Substimilk Blue Label 20-20

Formulated with milk proteins. Available as non-medicated, with direct-fed microbials (probiotics), or with approved levels of antibiotics (oxytetracycline or neomycin/oxytetracycline).

Substimilk Blue Label 20-20 is the standard. It is a top-quality all-milk milk replacer formulated to meet the needs of calf raisers who strive to grow well-developed, healthy herd replacement calves. Substimilk Blue Label 20-20 is formulated with high-quality milk proteins and stabilized, highly digestible animal fat.

It is fortified with the essential minerals and vitamins at levels which meet or exceed recommendations for calf milk replacers in the National Research Council’s Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle, Seventh Revised Edition, 2001. One-fourth of the zinc, manganese, and copper are in the chelated form. Substimilk Blue Label 20-20 is a complete and balanced milk replacer.

Various Formulations Available

Substimilk Blue Label 20-20 is available in non-medicated and medicated formulations for the individual calf producers' requirements as follows:

• Direct-Fed Microorganisms (DFM) can be added to provide a source of viable (live), naturally occurring, beneficial micro-organisms (Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillusacidophilus, Bifidobacterium lactis, Bacilus lichiniformis, Bacillus subtilis, Lactobacillus lactis). DFMs are added to help maintain the normal digestive microflora at the expense of deleterious microorganisms.
• Oxytetracycline can be added at 20 g. per ton for calves (up to 250 lb.) for increased rate of gain and improved feed efficiency. A higher level, 100 grams per ton, can be added for calves (up to 250 lb.) for treatment of bacterial enteritis (scours) caused by Escerichia coli susceptible to oxytetracycline.
• Neomycin and Oxytetracycline can be added at 200 g. and 100 g. per ton or 400 g. and 200 g. for calves as an aid in preventing or in treating bacterial enteritis (scours), respectively.

High-Quality Milk Proteins Used

Only high-quality animal and food-grade milk proteins are used as the protein sources in Substimilk Blue Label milk replacers. The principal dried milk protein products used are dried whey protein concentrate (WPC), dried non-fat skimmed milk (NFSM) and dried whey (DW). Other milk proteins such as dried buttermilk (BM), dried buttermilk product (BMP), and dried milk protein concentrate (MPC) also are used.

• Dried non-fat skimmed milk (NFSM) is, as the name implies, dried skimmed milk. Only the water is removed leaving the proteins, minerals, vitamins and the milk sugar, lactose.
• Dried whey (DW) is produced when the whey produced during cheese manufacturing is dried. It contains the proteins, minerals, vitamins and lactose not retained in the cheese curd. Only water is removed during the drying process.
• Dried whey protein concentrate (WPC) is made by concentrating the proteins in whey. This is done by removing lactose and minerals by various processes. The final protein content depends on the amount of lactose and minerals removed.
• Dried buttermilk (BM) is made by drying the buttermilk derived from the churning of butter.
• Dried buttermilk product (BMP) is analogous but contains less protein. Again, only water is removed during drying.
• Dried milk protein concentrate (MPC) is made by processes that concentrate the proteins in NFSM. Lactose and minerals are removed to achieve the desired protein content in the final product.

These high-quality milk proteins form the foundation of Substimilk Blue Label milk replacers.

Vitamin and Mineral Fortification

Vitamin fortification of Substimilk Blue Label milk replacers starts by meeting or exceeding the recommendations of the National Research Council’s Nutrient Requirementsof Dairy Cattle, Seventh Revised Edition, 2001, with highly available sources of the fat-soluble vitamins (A, D3, K and E) and the water-soluble vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, pantothenic acid, biotin, folic acid and vitamin B12). These micronutrients are essential in the preruminant calf for energy and amino acid utilization and for proper growth and development. They must be present in the milk replacer because the calf cannot synthesize any of them at this early age. As the rumen develops and the amount of fermentation increases, the need for a dietary source of water-soluble vitamins decreases. The fat-soluble vitamins A, D3 and E cannot be produced by rumen fermentation and the need for dietary fortification does not diminish.

Mineral fortification of Substimilk Blue Label milk replacers also meets or exceeds the recommendations of the NRC, Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle, 2001, for all of the macrominerals (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium,sodium and potassium) and all of the trace minerals (zinc, manganese, copper, iodine, cobalt, and selenium). Again, sources with high biological availability are used to help ensure the requirements are met. To help ensure adequacy, one-fourth each of the added zinc, manganese and copper is in the organic or proteinated (chelated) form. Macromineral balance is critical. The amount of particular macrominerals in a f inal blend can differ depending on the milk proteins used to make the product. Protein concentrates such as WPC or MPC will have less sodium, potassium and other ingredients and may contain less calcium and phosphorus. These minerals must be added to make the milk replacer as nutritionally complete as we know how. Attention to sodium and potassium is especially critical for calves raised in hot weather. Marginal or submarginal levels of these nutrients will adversely affect calf health and performance.

Other Milk Replacers

• Substimilk Blue Label D+E Medicated
• Substimilk Blue Label Accela Calf 28-15
• Substimilk Blue Label Pro-Calf, 20-20 or 28-15, Non-Medicated with Protimax® and Direct-Fed Microbials
• Substimilk Blue Label 20-20, Professional Formula with Direct-Fed Microbials
• D-M Red Label 20-20-.15, 21-16-.15, 22-18-.15
• D-M 21-16-.6

Articles of Interest

"Successful Calf Raising: A Manual"
Feeding and care of calves from before birth and throughout a cow's productive life

"Biosecurity, Dry Cow Prep, and Calf Care Immediately after Birth"
Methods of ensuring successful calf birth

"Selecting a Milk Replacer"
Types of milk replacers and reasons for using each type

"Calf-Raising Basics"
Why and how to use a milk replacer

"Evaluating Milk Replacers for Calves"
Components of milk replacers

"Feeding Newborn Calves Day 2 to Weaning"
Specific guidelines for feeding colostrum through calf starter

"Why Should Direct-Fed Microbials Be Considered in Milk Replacers?"
What direct-fed microbials (probiotics) are and why to use them

Ordering Information

To place an order, please contact

Joy Fisher, Logistics Manager
800.654.2569
jfisher@dairymanufacturers.com

For sales and technical information, please contact

Carl Smith, Sales Manager
936.569.8007 (office)
972.569.7964 (cell)
csmith@dairymanufacturers.com

For information on custom blending, ingredients supply, or support services, please contact

Ramiro Treviño, General Manager
800.654.2569
972.347.2341
972.347.2816 (fax)
rtrevino@dairymanufacturers.com