Concentrate Feeds play a pivotal role in the early development of a calf’s rumen, setting the foundation for lifelong productivity and health. At birth, a calf’s rumen is undeveloped, relying primarily on milk for nutrition. The transition to a functional rumen starts with feeding quality concentrates. Concentrates, rich in fermentable starch and proteins, promote the growth of beneficial rumen microbes. As these microbes ferment the feed, they produce volatile fatty acids (VFAs), particularly propionate and butyrate, which stimulate rumen papillae development and facilitate nutrient absorption.
By introducing Fane Valley Feeds Excelsior Pedigree Nuts early, you accelerate this process. Excelsior Pedigree Nuts is designed to provide the optimal balance of energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals to support rumen development while minimising digestive challenges. As a 16% protein, Excelsior Pedigree Nuts is suitable for both dairy heifers and suckler calves from birth. Protein supply from high quality Hi-Pro Soya and Rapeseed provides undegradable protein and Maize Gluten that supplies rumen degradable protein for this optimal feed breakdown and digestion. The inclusion of Actisaf Yeast encourages rumen development by providing optimal ruminal conditions along with Safmannan Yeast and Fane Valley Feeds Calf Minerals to boost immunity. The improved rumen capacity leads to better forage digestion, faster growth rates, and smoother weaning transitions, giving calves a strong start to reach their genetic potential.
Incorporating Excelsior Pedigree Nuts into your feeding program ensures a healthier, more productive herd while maximising return on investment.
Excelsior Pedigree Nuts is a proven product, delivering daily live weight gains (DLWG) on average of 0.92kg from birth to weaning. An established Feed conversion of 2.05kg of Excelsior Nuts results in 1kg DLWG has been witnessed on multiple occasions.
Excelsior Pedigree Nuts promote a faster rumen development, which enables calves to accelerate nutrient absorption for growth and subsequent performance.
Choose Fane Valley Feeds Excelsior Pedigree Nuts for stronger, thriving calves and improve the profitability of your herd. Contact your local Fane Valley Feeds Advisor or call 028 8224 3221.
