HerdFirst® Calf Feeds
Rumen development holds the key to success, which is why Cargill went beyond the protein basics and into the health of the gut to evaluate what really drove rumen papillae length. From our proprietary research into calf nutrition, we developed GutXpert™ advanced nutrition, to deliver the ideal environment for rumen development.
GutXpert™ advanced nutrition is the synergistic effect of our proprietary blend of key components to improve the gut health of the calf and properly develop the rumen:
- Better feed intake and transition from milk via rumen development
- Improved lower gut health, reducing risk of scours
- Maximized efficiency of nutrient utilization
HerdFirst® Starter
- Amino acid formulation built from proprietary research
- Organic trace minerals to support immune health and bone development
- Ionophore to support healthy growth
- Diamond V Original XPC™ to support enteric health and rumen papillae development
- Palatability-enhancing flavoring to encourage intake
HerdFirst® Total Calf
- Designed to be fed from birth and into post-weaning
- Amino acid formulation built from proprietary research
- Organic trace minerals to support immune health and bone development
- Ionophore to support healthy growth
- Diamond V Original XPC™ to support enteric health and rumen papillae development
- Palatability-enhancing flavoring to encourage intake
HerdFirst® Grower
- Formulated with a carbohydrate and protein balance that supports rumen fermentation, helping calves transition to the post-weaning group
- Organic trace minerals to support immune system and bone development
- Ionophore to support healthy growth
- Diamond V Original XPC™ to support enteric health and rumen papillae development
- Palatability-enhancing flavoring to encourage intake