Wheat Protein Calf Milk Replacement
Prairie Star- Formulated with a Combination of Milk and Wheat Proteins
Prairie Star Plus- Formulated with Milk, Wheat Proteins and Porcine Plasma
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Alternative Protein Formulas
Merrick's ongoing research into alternative protein sources resulted in the development of another high performance, economical milk replacer for progressive producers. Our new milk replacer formulations containing a combination of milk and wheat proteins, or with milk, wheat proteins and porcine plasma are effective, economical alternatives to all milk protein milk replacers.

Research at Merrick's calf facility shows that calves fed with wheat protein milk replacer perform the same as calves receiving all milk proteins. No differences were observed in growth rate or starter consumption between the treatment groups.

Average Daily Gain: Equal weight gains. No significant differences were observed between calves receiving milk protein or milk plus wheat protein.	Starter Intake: Equal starter intake. No significant differences were observed between calves receiving milk protein or milk plus wheat protein.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

Crude Protein, minimum	20.00%
Crude Fat, minimum	20.00%
Crude Fiber, maximum	0.15%
Calcium, minimum	0.75%
Calcium, maximum	1.25%
Phosphorus, minimum	0.70%
Vitamin A, minimum	35,000 IU/lb
Vitamin D3, minimum	7,500 IU/lb
Vitamin E, minimum	150 IU/lb

INGREDIENTS
PRARIE STAR- Dried Whey, Dried Whey Product, Dried Milk Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten, Dried Skimmed Milk, Animal Fat and Coconut Oil preserved with BHA, Lecithin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, L-Threonine, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Riboflavin, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin Supplement, Choline Chloride, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K Activity), Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Cobalt Sulfate, Iron Sulfate, Selenium Yeast, Calcium Iodate, Mineral Oil, Sodium Aluminosilicate, Natural and Artificial Flavors.

PRARIE STAR PLUS- Dried Whey, Dried Whey Product, Dried Milk Protein, Porcine Animal Plasma, Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten, Dried Skimmed Milk, Animal Fat and Coconut Oil preserved with BHA, Lecithin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, L-Threonine, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Riboflavin, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin Supplement, Choline Chloride, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K Activity), Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Cobalt Sulfate, Iron Sulfate, Selenium Yeast, Calcium Iodate, Mineral Oil, Sodium Aluminosilicate, Natural and Artificial Flavors.

MIXING & FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
No whole milk is required after the colostrum feeding period when calf milk replacer is used.

Mix milk replacer powder at the rate of 8 oz of dry powder per 2 quarts of water (100¡ã- 120¡ãF). Feed approximately 2 quarts of reconstituted milk replacer TWICE A DAY.

FOR BEST RESULTS: Provide starter (grain mix) for calves when they are about 4 days of age and feed free choice up to appetite.

Calves can be weaned when they consume between 2 to 3 lbs of starter feed for 2 to 3 days. Weaning time may need to be adjusted for smaller calves.

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