New frontiers in young animal nutrition
Advances in milk replacers lead the charge
As livestock producers strive toward new innovations to optimize the health and productivity of their animals, right from the start, new advances in all-natural, nutritionally optimized milk replacers are stepping up to the challenge.
Great start, great finish
“The more we learn from the growing body of science, the more clearly we understand just how critical it is to maximize nutritional support during the early stages of an animal’s life,” says animal nutritionist Bernie Grumpelt. “Milk replacers are a nutritional technology that is rapidly advancing in sophistication and has an important role to play. The right approaches during the early stages of development with young animals allow producers to lock-in unique advantages that carry forward throughout the production cycle, turning a great start into a great finish.”
Not all options created equal
Studies show key differences among different milk replacers, with top options resulting in significantly higher growth rates, less incidence of health issues and other major benefits, says Grumpelt. “Not all options are created equal when it comes to raising healthy, profitable livestock. It’s important to do your homework and find the best fit. Choosing the right option can make a big difference in results.”
The best new milk replacer options strengthen the care and health of the animals, support optimal productivity and, preferably, fit the type of all-natural, animal-care driven solutions increasingly demanded by industry, major food brands and consumers, he says. “Today we are seeing a new level of science-driven innovation in milk replacers that offers multi benefits for the animals, for the producer and for meeting the requirements of the marketplace. It’s a good time for producers to take a fresh look at the options and make sure they are taking full advantage of the latest technology backed by the right nutritional strategies.”
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