To learn more about Calf’s 1st Choice Milk Replacercontact your Vita Plus sales representative,

Vita Plus dealership or call the toll free number below:1.800.362.8334

Vita Plus CorporationPO Box 259126, Madison, WI 53725-9126

800.362.8334 • www.vitaplus.com

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Vita Plus Calf Products

Growing Tomorrow’s Herd

Calf’s 1st Choice

Calf’s 1st Choice is a 20/20, all-milk protein, high fat, insta-mix milk replacer designed to replace whole milk. • Highqualityfatsandthecorrectaminoacidbalanceallowforoptimumweightgainsandfeedefficiency

• GelCoatTechnologyhelpstocoatandsoothetheintestinalliningduringtimesofstress

• Bio-Mos® helpsstimulatetheimmunesystemandpreventcolonizationofgramnegativepathogens

• Organicseleniumisreadilyavailableforthecalf,promotingoptimal growth and health

• LowerpHlimitsproliferationofgutpathogenicbacteria, improvinghealthanddigestion

• Insta-mixmanufacturingprocessassuresrapiduniform mixingalongwithingredientsstayinginsuspension

Advantages of Feeding Vita Plus Milk Replacer• Biosecurity–Preventtheinfectionofyoungcalveswithdiseasesalreadypresentonthefarm

• Balanced Nutrition–VitaPlusformulasarebasedonNRCrecommendations to maximize calf performance

• Consistency–VitaPlusguaranteesconsistencywithhighqualityingredientsineverybagofmilkreplacer

• Convenience–Easytouse.Noextraequipmentandexpenseisneededtosupportthesimpleprocessofmixingand feeding

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Gel Coat TechnologyTheuniquegelcoattechnologyhelpstocoatandsoothetheintestinalliningduringtimesofstress.

Bio-MosBio-Mos consists of non-digestible, complex sugar (mannan-oligosaccharides–MOS),thathavebeenshowntomanipulatethebacterial population of the gastrointestinal tract in young calves.Mannanscompetitivelybindgramnegativebacteria,preventingtheirattachment to the intestinal mucosa and colonization of thegastrointestinal tract. MOShasbeenshown to stimulateantibodyproductionandenhanceintestinalstructureandfunction.

Organic SeleniumCalf’s 1st Choice includes organic forms of selenium derived fromyeastthataremoreefficientlydigested,metabolizedandretainedinthetissuesofanimalsthaninorganicseleniumsources.Seleniumisanessential tracemineral for youngcalves; it providesantioxidantprotection,improvestheimmuneresponseandpromotesgrowthandmuscledevelopment.

pH ModifiersThe lower pH in Calf’s 1st Choice, compared to conventionalmilkreplacers, limits proliferation of gut pathogenic bacteria, improvinghealth and digestion.

Insta-Mix ManufacturingTheinsta-mixmanufacturingprocessassuresrapiduniformmixing;ingredientsstayinsuspension.

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Vita Plus Calf ’s 1st Choice

Quality GuaranteedCrudeProtein Min. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 20.0%CrudeFat Min. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 20.0%CrudeFiber Max. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 0.15%VitaminA Min. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 40,000IU/lbVitamin D3 Min. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 5,000IU/lbVitaminE Min. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 150IU/lb

Mixing and Feeding Instructions:•Weighpowderandmixwiththecorrectvolumeofwarmwater(110°F)toobtaintherecommendedfeedingrate

• Feedmilkreplacersolutionbetween100°Fand105°Ftwicedaily

• Feedcalvesyoungesttooldesttoavoiddiseasetransmission• Keepfeedingtimesthesameeveryday• Cleananddisinfectallfeedingequipmentandallowforcompletedryingbetweenconsecutiveuses

• Continuetofeedmilkreplacerduringperiodsofscours.Add1-2additionalfeedingsofVitaLytePluselectrolytebetweennormalfeedings

• Provideaccesstofresh,cleanwateratalltimes• Tohelpcalvesovercomestressduringcoldweather,increasetheamountofpowderateachfeeding,addathirdfeeding or add Calf Energize

Medication OptionsNeo–Terra® (400/200g/ton)Deccox®(45.4g/ton)Bovatec®(90g/ton)

Calf’s 1st Choice is a 20/20, all-milk protein, high fat, insta-mix milk replacer designed to replace whole milk. The high quality fats and correct balance of amino acids in Calf’s 1st Choice allow for optimum weight gains and feed efficiency. High levels of vitamin E and trace minerals offer optimum level of disease protection. Calf’s 1st Choice contains gel coat technology, Bio-Mos®, organic selenium, pH modifiers and insta-mix manufacturing.