Milkbar 50 Teat Mobile Calf Feeder9002514

Please Note: 21-day lead time

Milkbar mobile calf feeder offers a convenient and efficient solution for calf feeding, promoting natural drinking behaviours and ensuring proper digestion and nutrition. Key features include: 

Capacity and Design:

-The feeder holds 500L of milk and features 50 teats, providing ample feeding capacity for multiple calves.

-Designed on a single axle for easy transportation and cleaning, with a foot plate for convenient access to the tank.

-Equipped with a secure flip lid and a 45cm diameter opening for easy filling.

Construction:

-Constructed with a galvanized frame for durability.

-Fitted with heavy-duty tyres on the single axle for stability during transportation.

Feeding Mechanism:

-The feeder utilizes a manual leveller to ensure an even flow of milk to all teats, promoting fair access to nutrition for all calves.

-No pipes or tubes are present in the feeder, reducing the risk of clogs and bacteria buildup.

Cleaning:

-The feeder is designed for easy cleaning, with no need to remove the teats during the process.

-This design feature simplifies maintenance and reduces cleaning time.

Safety:

-The weight on the drawbar can be adjusted to ensure balance and safety during transportation.

Feeding Process and Natural Digestion:

-Mimics the natural drinking process of calves, encouraging slow feeding with the neck stretched out to produce saliva.

-Saliva helps balance the pH in the abomasum and aids in curding the milk, promoting proper digestion.

-Encourages calves to adopt the correct drinking position, reducing the likelihood of cross-sucking and ensuring sufficient saliva production for digestion.

Timing and Milk Consumption:

-Optimal feeding time is around 150 seconds (2 minutes 30 seconds) per litre to prevent overfeeding and encourage proper digestion.

-Feeding too quickly may lead to inadequate saliva production and potential digestive issues.

Tips for Usage:

-Consider the feeder size based on the caregiver's ability to handle it.

-Maintain teat height below 60cm for ease of access for the calves.

-Regularly clean teats with an alkali detergent to ensure hygiene.

-Monitor calves for signs of infectious scours and adjust feeding practices accordingly.

-Note that calves absorb more IgG when fed colostrum from a bottle rather than tube feeding.