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

Purchasing calves – Frequently Asked Questions

Calf rearing hints

What is the ideal age to purchase calves? What should volume of milk/milk replacer should calves be feed in the days after purchasing? Is it important to thoroughly understand the calves start in life to make an appropriate decision? Explore answers to some of the most common questions.

Managing late-born calves – Frequently Asked Questions

Calf rearing hints

What is a ‘late-born’ calf? Are late-born calves less likely to flourish? Is there any change based on whether they are a dairy or beef cow? Explore answers to some of the most common questions.

Weaning – Frequently Asked Questions

Calf rearing hints

Assuming calf hits appropriate weights, what’s the difference you get weaning at 6 weeks or 8 weeks? What is the ideal weight for weaning calves? What do you mean by ‘sufficiently developed rumen’? Explore answers to some of the most common questions.