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Mixing Milk Replacer - Getting It Right!

A new guide for mixing milk replacer is now available at www.atticacows.com. It can be accessed by clicking HERE. An outline of content appears below.

Mixing Tips for Milk Replacer 

• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for mixing temperature, amount of powder and volume of water. 
• Have a written recipe [so many calves = so much powder and water]. 
• Use scales to measure milk replacer powder. 
• Calibrate containers rather than estimating water volume. 
• Make a calibrated measuring stick for mixing. 
• Use a thermometer to get the right temperature mix. 

An additional resource is the December issue of the calf management newsletter - go to this issue by clicking HERE. The title is "Mixing Milk Replacer: Are You Using Best Management Practices?" 

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