<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 3.2 Final//EN"> <html> <head> <title>Blue Star</title> <meta name="generator" content="BBEdit 4.5" /> <META BLUE STAR, MERRICKS, BABY ANIMAL NUTRITION> </head> <body text="#000000" link="#C62121" vlink="#00085A" alink="#FFCC00" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:11px;"> <center> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td width="96" align="LEFT" valign="TOP"> <a href="product.html"> <img src="gif/tb1prod.gif" alt="Product Info" width="96" height="23" border="0"></a><br> </td> <td width="101" align="LEFT" valign="TOP"> <a href="newprod.html"> <img src="gif/tb1newprod.gif" alt="New Products" width="101" height="23" border="0"></a><br> </td> <td width="95" align="LEFT" valign="TOP"> <a href="tech.html"> <img src="gif/tb1tech.gif" alt="Tech Library" width="95" height="23" border="0"></a><br> </td> <td width="91" align="LEFT" valign="TOP"> <a href="bio.html"> <img src="gif/tb1bio.gif" alt="Biological Safety" width="91" height="23" border="0"></a><br> </td> <td width="43" align="left" valign="top"> <a href="IndustryLinks.htm"> <img src="gif/tb1links.gif" alt="Industry Links" width="43" height="23" border="0"></a></td> <td width="72" align="LEFT" valign="TOP"> <a href="company.html"> <img src="gif/tb1about.gif" alt="About Us" width="72" height="23" border="0"></a><br> </td> <td width="77" align="LEFT" valign="TOP"> <a href="merricks_contactus.htm"> <img src="gif/tb1contact.gif" alt="Contact Us" width="77" height="23" border="0"></a><br> </td> </tr> </table> </center> <br> <center> <a href="index.html"> <img src="gif/bluestar2.gif" alt="Blue Star - The ideal replacement for cow's milk by Merricks, Inc" width="480" height="135" border="0"></a></center> <br> <p> <center> <b> <h2> Proven Performance at an Economical Price</h2> </b> </center> <center> <li><a href="pdf/BlueStarPS.pdf" target="_blank">Download PDF Version</a></li> </center> <br> <br> <center> <table width="610"> <tr> <td> <center> <a href="#intro">Introduction</a> | <a href="#options">Medication Options</a> | <a href="#analysis">Guaranteed Analysis</a> | <a href="#ingredients">Ingredients</a> | <a href="#packaging">Packaging</a> | <a href="#no.">Product No.</a> | <a href="feedinstr.html#program"> Mix &amp; Feed Program</a> | <a href="feedinstr.html#good">Good Management Practices</a> <!--| <a href="feedinstr.html#wean">Early Wean Program</a>--> </center> <p> </td> </tr> </table> <a name="intro"></a> <table width="500"> <tr> <td> <div style="font-size:19px; "> NUTRITION</div> <div style="text-align:justify; color:#202020;"> The quality and quantity of milk protein plays an important role in the formulation of a good milk replacer. BLUE STAR Instant 22-20 combines Merrick's high standards of quality control with a 22% total protein content to reduce stress and build strong, healthy calves. </div> <p> <div style="font-size:19px; ">ECONOMICS</div> <div style="text-align:justify; color:#202020;"> The combination of protein sources used in BLUE STAR significantly improves economics. As a result, you can produce healthy calves at a reasonable price. </div> <p> <div style="font-size:19px; ">ENERGY</div> <div style="text-align:justify; color:#202020;"> Because Merrick's high standards for fat used in our BLUE STAR 22-20 are comparable to edible standards, the fat provides extra energy for greater rates of gain over low standard products. The 20% fat level provides additional energy needed during high stress periods. </div> <p> </td> </tr> </table> <a name="options"></a> <table width="500"> <tr> <td> <p> <div style="font-size:19px; ">NONMEDICATED</div> <center> <b> MEDICATED:</b> 200 g/ton Oxytetracycline & 400 g/ton Neomycin Base (from Neomycin Sulfate) <br /> <b>OR AVAILABLE WITH: </b>45.4 g/ton *<b>DECCOX&#174;</b> * DECCOX&#174; brand of Decoquinate is a registered trademark of Alpharma Inc. </center> <p> </td> </tr> </table> <a name="analysis"></a> <table width="500"> <tr> <td> <div style="font-size:19px; ">GUARANTEED ANALYSIS</div> <table border="1" width="100%"> <tr> <td> Crude Protein, minimum</td> <td align="right"> 22.00%</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Crude Fat, minimum</td> <td align="right"> 20.00%</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Crude Fiber, maximum</td> <td align="right"> 0.50%</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Calcium, minimum</td> <td align="right"> 0.50%</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Calcium, maximum</td> <td align="right"> 1.00%</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Phosphorus, minimum</td> <td align="right"> 0.60%</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Ash, maximum</td> <td align="right"> 10.00%</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Moisture, maximum </td> <td align="right"> 3.00%</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Vitamin A, minimum</td> <td align="right"> 35,000 IU/lb</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Vitamin D3, minimum </td> <td align="right"> 7,500 IU/lb</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Vitamin E, minimum</td> <td align="right"> 150 IU/lb</td> </tr> </table> <p> </td> </tr> </table> <a name="ingredients"></a> <table width="500"> <tr> <td> <div style="font-size:19px; ">INGREDIENTS</div> <div style=" font-size:15px; text-align:justify; color:#202020;"> Dried Whey, Dried Whey Product, Dried Milk Protein, Dried Skimmed Milk, Animal Fat preserved with BHA, Soy Flour, Lecithin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vitamin A Acetate, d-Activated Animal Sterol (source of Vitamin D3), Vitamin E Supplement, Menadione Dimethylpyrimidinol Bisulfite (source of Vitamin K Activity), Riboflavin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Choline Chloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Cobalt Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Sodium Silico Aluminate, Natural and Artificial Flavors.</div> <p> </td> </tr> </table> <a name="packaging"></a> <table width="500"> <tr> <td> <div style="font-size:19px; ">PACKAGING</div> <div style=" text-align:justify; color:#202020;"> Available in 25 lb and 50 lb easy-open bags, with separate heat-sealed poly liners for moisture protection. The paper used in Merrick's bags is recyclable and a renewable resource.</div> <p> </td> </tr> </table> <a name="no."></a> <table width="500"> <tr> <td> <div style="font-size:19px; ">PRODUCT NO.</div> <table border="1" width="100%"> <!-- <tr> <td> 10711031</td> <td align="right"> 25 lb bags Medicated-CTC</td> </tr> <tr> <td> 10711032</td> <td align="right"> 50 lb bags Medicated-CTC</td> </tr>--> <tr> <td> 10811031</td> <td align="right"> 25 lb bags Medicated-Oxy/Neo</td> </tr> <tr> <td> 10811032</td> <td align="right"> 50 lb bags Medicated-Oxy/Neo</td> </tr> <tr> <td> 10011031</td> <td align="right"> 25 lb bags Decoquinate</td> </tr> <tr> <td> 10011032</td> <td align="right"> 50 lb bags Decoquinate</td> </tr> <tr> <td> 10911031</td> <td align="right"> 25 lb. bags Nonmedicated</td> </tr> <tr> <td> 10911032</td> <td align="right"> 50 lb. bags Nonmedicated</td> </tr> </table> <p> </td> </tr> </table> <br> <a href="#top"> <img src="gif/toptop.gif" alt="Back to Top" width="610" height="19" border="0"></a><br> </center> <i> <center> All product names registered or trademarked by Merrick's, Inc.</center> </i> <center> <br> <img src="gif/blueline1.gif" alt="Blue Line" width="610" height="2" border="0"><br> <img src="gif/transpace.gif" alt="Blank Space" width="2" height="6" border="0"><br> <font size="2"> <center> <b><a href="product.html">Product Info</a> | <a href="newprod.html">New Products</a> | <a href="tech.html">Tech Library</a> | <a href="bio.html">Biological Safety</a> | <a href="IndustryLinks.htm">Industry Links</a> | <a href="company.html">About Us</a> | <a href="info.html">Contact Us</a><br> <img src="gif/transpace.gif" alt="Blank Space" width="2" height="6" border="0"><br> <img src="gif/blueline1.gif" alt="Blue Line" width="610" height="2" border="0"><br> <br> </center> </B></font> <p> </B> <p> <center> <img src="gif/merricklogo.jpg" alt="merrick's logo" width="208px" height="147px" border="0" /><br /> <div style="color:#ee1c23; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal; padding-bottom:10px;"> The Performance Leader in Baby Animal Nutrition </div> <font color="#2e3092" size="5"><b>MERRICK'S, INC.</b></font><br /> <div style="color:#2e3092; font-style:italic; font-weight:bold;">A Subsidiary of Merrick Animal Nutrition, Inc.</div> <div><span style="padding-right:10px;">P.O. 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