Protect Your Genetic Investment
Protect the investment you make in your herd’s genetic future
by using the CONVERT™ Calf Program. Keeping your calves healthy
and growing allows them to maximize all of the genetic potential
you are putting into them by using Select Sires semen.
Historically, many producers have used milk replacers containing
sub-therapeutic levels of antibiotics. This is now being scrutinized,
citing the potential for resistant strains of bacteria, the higher
cost of milk replacers, as well as noting the antibiotic levels used
are ineffective in preventing disease.
Recently, the Washington State Dairy Federation recommended replacing
the practice of feeding these milk replacers with proven practices
such as good colostrum management, bio-security protocols, feeding
coccidiostats and direct-fed microbials.
CONVERT Calf Products
CONVERT calf products are a special blend of naturally occurring
direct-fed microorganisms (Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus
acidophilus
and Bifidobacterium), unique and proprietary L-form lactobacillus,
microbial
sugars, enzymes and specialized proteins. These ingredients provide
essential
management tools for production and environmental-related challenges.
These
products do not contain antibiotics and are proven to be safe and
effective.
CONVERT calf products include Day-One Calf Gel and Bolus (effective at
birth
and during times of extraordinary challenges), Newborn Calf Formula
100D
(100-dose milk additive) and Calf Powder 1000D Ranch Pack (1,000-dose
milk additive).
Ideally, the CONVERT Calf Program incorporates Day-One Gel orally at
birth and
Calf Powder in the milk for the first 14 to 21 days.
Usage
CONVERT calf products provide an economical solution that provides
protection against losing valuable herd replacements. In addition,
they offer the flexibility to increase or decrease the amount given
depending on the challenges the calves are facing. Use the
"Dial-It-Up/Dial-It-Down" approach with CONVERT Day-One Calf Gel, using
between a 5-cc and 15-cc dose based on your farm challenges.
The CONVERT Powder can be fed to equal a 15-cc dose of CONVERT Day-One
Gel by using eight times the recommended daily feeding rate listed on
the CONVERT Powder label. For those that would rather use the product
in the milk or milk replacer, this is a great option.
Evidence
Research done at Oklahoma State University shows improved recovery of
shipping-stressed calves. The use of CONVERT Day-One Gel during the
first antimicrobial treatment reduced the need for a second treatment
by nearly 50 percent as compared to the control. Also, in a recent
calf trial conducted at Purdue University, a numerical reduction in
calf scours as well as a decrease in medication expense was cited
for sick calves that were treated when using CONVERT Day-One Gel.
Most importantly, producers using CONVERT calf products report
reduction in scours, improved appetites, increased growth rates
and decreased calf mortality.
Cost
The CONVERT Calf Program will cost as little as $9 per calf. With
today’s high value of replacement heifers, $9 is a small investment
to help protect the future of your herd. Ask your Select Sires
representative to help you set up a CONVERT Calf Program to protect
your genetic investment. For technical assistance, contact Agrarian
Marketing Corporation at (888) 254-1482.
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For more information on CONVERT Calf Care Products click here.
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™CONVERT is a trademark of Agrarian Marketing® Corporation, Middlebury,
IN.
®Agrarian Marketing Corporation is a registered trademark of Agrarian
Marketing Corporation, Middlebury, Ind.
Select Sires Inc., 11740 U.S. 42 North, Plain City, Ohio 43064 / Phone: (614) 873-4683 Fax: (614) 873-5751
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