Medicated Calf Milk

Britmilk milk replacers are the result of many years expertise and experience coupled with the constant aim of producing the finest milk products to feed to young calves and lambs.  

Britmilk is the leading supplier of Medicated calf milk powder and many of our Calf Milks are available with medication.

 Rearing calves successfully is probably the most difficult enterprise on any dairy farm or specialist calf rearing unit. The problems of scour and pneumonia (viral/bacterial) are widespread resulting in ill-thriven calves and increased mortality.  

The use of BRITMILK MEDICATED CALF MILK has transformed the fortunes of many calf-rearers throughout the UK and Ireland . The reduction in scour and pneumonia has been dramatic. This has translated itself into strong healthy calves with exceptional performance.

In order to get supplied with Britmilk Medicated Calf Milk you must first consult your veterinary surgeon for advice. Only when we have obtained a prescription from your vet can we supply the calf milk.

Remember successful calf rearing is based on:

 1)     Proper feeding of the dry cow which may involve vaccination for Rotavirus, Coronavirus. B.V.D, Salmonella and E-coli strains plus feeding a quality Dry Cow mineral. Taking early swabs of scouring calves with help to identify the problem organisms. Blood tests can also identify if calves have had sufficient colostrum.

2)    Clean calving boxes plus the use of Cosisan (powder disinfectant) will help to prevent infection both via navels and orally through contamination of the teats.

3)     Ensure adequate colostrum in the first 6 hrs (2-3 litres) and up to 36 hrs

4)    Keeping calves’ dry and well bedded and draft free at all times.

5)    Control of lice from an early age (10 days onwards). Ringworm is often a sign that lice are present.

6)   Coccidiosis in calves is a growing problem (brown/reddish scour /loose dung). Dung sample will confirm presence.

7)   Clean water/ straw/quality mixture/ pellets should be available at all times from 7 day old.

8)   Only Wean when calves are eating a minimum 0.75Kg per head/day.