Shine

Shine – The number 1 choice when the choice is Skim milk

If you want to feed skim milk dried with your calves in mind then Shine is your only man. Every year Shine is used to rear 100,000 heifers in the UK and Ireland.

Many commentators suggest there is no difference between skim milk and whey in performance and in older calves that’s true, but in large herds, in young calves, in less than ideal housing -low heat skim milk provides better protection every time.

Shine is the also the most tried and tested twice a day powder in the British Isles. For Example, why fed more or anything else when Shine delivers growth rates of 0.97-98kgs/day in calves on 600g powder/day (Harper Adams University trials 2014 and 2015).

By using a blend of skim milk buttermilk and a range of plant oils, Shine encourages dry feed intake and rumen development prior to weaning- minimising stress and upset after weaning.

Shine – The health option for calves

Sean Tynan Testimonial

Last January Sean invested in a Dairymaster computerised feeder but has taken the sensible decision and not allowed the machine to do all the work.

Help and Advice

FOR CALVES

Fighting illness – Frequently Asked Questions

Calf rearing hints

Do calf jackets help prevent disease? What is the best bedding to prevent disease in calves? Is there much of a risk to calf health if you don’t clean out calf pens and keep adding plenty of straw? Find out more in our frequently asked questions.

@CalfChat by Bonanza Calf Nutrition

Calf rearing hints, Event

@CalfChat is an initiative by Bonanza Calf Nutrition whereby farmers can discuss their calf rearing experiences. It is aimed to provide an unbiased platform for farmers to be able to freely share their experiences and ask questions they may not ask otherwise.

Transition milk and Transformula

Calf rearing hints

Transition milk is produced by the cow after colostrum and before regular whole milk. The amount of milkings it can take varies between cows but it is generally milkings 2-6 post-partum.