Farmer feedback and independent research shows that the Queen of Calves Nutrition Programme
- Enhances a calf’s rumen development
- Reduces the time to weaning
- Improves liveweight gains
- Improves hoof-horn strength
- Enhances calf skeletal development
- Increases milk production in the lactating cow by up to 18%
Combined these attributes should reduce labour costs and improve fertility, and more milk means more money in your pocket. Up to $370 per calf in each of its first two lacatations. All for a one-off additional investment of $60
| Traditional | Queen of Calves programme | Difference | |
| Calf rearing costs* | $240 | $300 | $60 investment |
| First season milk solid production | 275 kg | 324 kg | 49kg additional milk solids |
| First season revenue** | $2,063 | $2,430 | $367 additional revenue |
| First season return on investment (per calf) | $307 | ||
* accounts for cost of QoC and X Factor and difference in inputs for milk and meal
**based on a $7.50 per kg milk solids payout
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