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Created: Tue Sep 21 09:36:44 1999
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BIOGROW
The Natural Feed Additive
Calves
Biogrow for Calves
Biogrow is a microbial feed additive developed for use in calf milk replacers and
also for inclusion in coarse and pelleted feed.
The active ingredients in Biogrow are the bacterial strains Bacillus subtilis and
Bacillus licheniformis which produce digestive enzymes as they progress along the
intestinal tract. These enzymes assist in the breakdown of feed, resulting in
efficient feed conversion rates and improved live weight gains. This is shown in the
following trial data.
Field Trial One
"Increases in daily live weight gain"
812
Biogrow in milk replacer
820
D A I LY W E I G H T G A I N ( g )
The rumen of young calves can take 800
between 6-8 weeks to develop fully.
780
756
Therefore during this period the most
760
important energy source for pre-weaned
calves is milk fat. The digestive enzyme 740
lipase, produced by the Biogrow bacteria, 720
accelerates the break down of milk fats, 700
to fatty acids and glycerol which are then
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easily absorbed by the calf. Lipase as
well as breaking down the fats also
releases fat-soluble products like
vitamins A, D, E and K helping prevent
"Improved feed conversion"
deficiencies in these essential nutrients.
The benefit gained is an efficient 1.136
utilisation of the energy available and 1.14
results in improved performance from 1.12
FEED CONVERSION
1.091
calf herds at this critical time in their 1.10
development. 1.08
1.06
Biogrow was added to the milk replacer
1.04
in a trial carried out on 34 calves from
1.02
55-100 kg.
1.00
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The results showed that the Biogrow
fed calves had an increased daily weight
gain of 7.4% over the control calves and
an improved feed conversion of 4.0%.
7.4%
increased daily live weight gain
Field Trial Two
"Increases in daily live weight gain"
Biogrow in coarse rations 1400
1389
D A I LY W E I G H T G A I N ( g )
As calves develop, energy from fats 1380
becomes less important as rumen
1360
function begins. The main source of
1330
energy switches to carbohydrates. 1340
Another enzyme produced by the
1320
Biogrow bacteria 'amalyse' breaks down
starch to sugar. By supplementing the 1300
animal's digestive enzymes the use of CONTROL BIOGROW
Biogrow will ensure a more efficient
conversion of the feed and result in
improved body condition and increases
in daily live weight gain. "Improved feed conversion"
To demonstrate the beneficial effects of
4.5
this process in coarse rations an ad-lib
4.4
feeding trial was carried out on 40 calves
FEED CONVERSION
4.3
4.11
from 120-287 kg, over 140 day period. 4.2
3.97
4.1
4.0
The calves receiving Biogrow achieved a 3.9
3.8
4.4% increase in daily weight gain when
3.7
compared with the control calves. This 3.6
resulted in an improvement of feed 3.5
conversion of 3.4%. CONTROL BIOGROW
4.4%
increase in daily weight gain
Field Trial Three
"Increases in daily live weight gain"
Biogrow in pelleted feeds
The Bacillus bacteria in Biogrow have the To show the benefits of the Bacillus strains
ability to form spores under adverse Biogrow was mixed with calf feed and the
conditions. These spores are able to feed was then pelleted. The trial was carried
withstand high temperatures and out on 52 calves from 55-125 kg.
pressure making them suitable for use in
processed and pelleted feed. The trial showed an overall improvement of
7% in live daily weight gain over control
When conditions again become when Biogrow was used. The calves fed on
favourable for growth such as in an Biogrow had greater feed intakes than the
animals digestive tract the spores control calves but still demonstrated an
transform into active cells producing improvement in total feed conversion.
enzymes and other desirable
7.0%
metabolites.
increase in daily weight gain
1.06
1.1
0.98
D A I LY W E I G H T G A I N ( g )
1.0
0.9
0.77
0.8 0.73
0.7
0.6
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S TA RT W E A N I N G WEANING 12 WEEKS
Summary
These trials were conducted under Product Description - Biogrow is a free flowing powder in which the active
ingredients are equal amounts of the freeze-dried spore-forming bacteria
differing management systems on calves Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus licheniformis at a minimum concentration of
9
3.2 x 10 viable spores/g.
ranging in age from 3-32 weeks. Some of
Recommendations for use
the trials were conducted on younger - Feed additive for calves.
calves with the Biogrow in the milk - Can be blended into ready-to-use rations. In feed pelletised at 75°-95°C
approximately 85% of spores will be recovered.
replacer while the older calves received
Application rates
the Biogrow in coarse rations or pelleted Calves: 0.4-0.6 kg per tonne feed, equivalent to a concentration of
1.28-1.92 million spores per gram feed.
feed. In all instances Biogrow improved
Storage and handling - Store in a dry area at temperatures not exceeding
productivity. In conclusion the trials show 37°C to maintain optimal activity.
an average daily live weight gain in calves Stability - Minimum 24 months from the production date when stored as
specified above.
of 6.3% and an overall improved feed
Pack Size - Biogrow is packed in 20 kg bags and 1 kg tubs.
conversion of 2.8%.
Withdrawal - Nil
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