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Youngstock rearing is essential in laying the foundation for top-quality dairy cattle for the future herd. The VITA nutritional programme has everything you need to ease this process; a comprehensive range of milk replacer, youngstock feeds and a team of specialists to support you focus on key areas (nutrition and management) which can help you control growth and health.

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Trialling calf protocols for growth

In a bid to improve calf growth rates one high performing dairy unit tested a new feeding proto...

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Feeding calves: milk replacer or whole milk?

Good calf nutrition plays a vital role in supporting calf performance and the debate continues ...

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Calf-rearing protocols key to driving performance

Reviewing feeding and weighing regimes has helped one Dorset-based family to improve calf ...

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Maintaining calf performance in colder weather

Developing a simple, lower cost system is helping one Cumbria-based dairy herd to build a susta...

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Meet our Youngstock team

Find out more about our Youngstock team. They are full of knowledge and are here to help you an...

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Future focus on youngstock management

After developing a successful, high-yielding dairy herd, two Dorset-based producers are continu...

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Youngstock event will provide Welsh dairy farmers with expert advice

Dairy farmers from across North Wales are invited to attend a youngstock rearing and transition...

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Getting the most from heifers at grass

Getting heifers to the right weight and stature for 24 month calving requires an average weight...

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Hygiene, Hygiene, Hygiene

"Don't tiptoe around hygiene when it comes to calf health and performance", said ...

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The motor that drives calf performance

"The first 50 days of a calf's life are crucial to its organ and tissue development, h...

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Youngstock Products

VITAMILK Classic

A high quality calf milk replacer formulated for consistent performance with dairy and beef calves.

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VITAMILK Omega Gold

The digestive system of the newborn calf is very sensitive to nutritional changes. VITAMILK Omega Gold offers a well balanced, highly digestible fat and protein level to avoid digestive problems. This ensures the calf has a plentiful supply of energy for survival and protein for growth.

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VITAMILK Premium

The finest quality skim based calf milk replacer formulated to produce healthy, fast growing calves.

  • Improved digestive health
  • Accelerated growth rates
  • Superior bloom and condition
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