How is Ancalf™ made?

Rearing a quality calf starts with good nutrition and management of the cow, to support a healthy robust calf at  birth, followed by quality nutrition and management practices during rearing.

Nutrition plays a crucial role in the development, growth and well-being of your future-producing  cows, so it makes sense to feed  a milk replacer that you can trust,  one that lives up to the quality  standards of Fonterra, with a  profile similar to that of whole milk. 

The brands of calf milk replacers owned by Fonterra Co-operative are Ancalf™, Ancalf™ Finisher & Nutricalf™. They are all made from specific milk-based ingredients sourced primarily the Co-op.

They are produced under Fonterra subsidiary NZAgbiz, Ancalf™ calf  milk replacer has been a staple on  New Zealand farms since the  1960s and is renowned for its quality and consistency. 

With Ancalf™ having a similar composition to whole milk, it’s the ideal alternative for good whole milk that can go to the factory, allowing  you to maximise your milk cheque, while ensuring your replacement  heifers get a great start to life.

HOW IS ANCALF™ MADE?

NZAgbiz procures stock food-grade ingredients from Fonterra manufacturing sites and turns them into quality products, like Ancalf™. Each recipe is carefully blended and tested for guaranteed consistency every time.

NZAgbiz National Sales and Marketing Manager Carla Rawson says, “Our farmers tell us time and  again how  much they appreciate the quality and consistency they get with Ancalf™.  Every time they use it, they know they can trust the product to  deliver   on the nutritional requirements that their calves need – with no compromises.”

NZAgbiz General Manager Sam Allnutt takes pride in the fully circular business. 

“Going circular means designing  products to help create a circular economy in New Zealand, and that’s exactly what NZAgbiz does. We’ve worked hard to reduce the number  of layers in our supply chain, selling  a large portion of our products directly  back to our farmers. We’ve also positioned our North and South Island plants strategically to keep our carbon footprints as low as possible,” he says.

This is all good news for farmers seeking to increase efficiencies on-farm. 

“Our products are designed to offer animals a great start to life and help farmers future-proof their herd. Every drop of vat milk counts towards your  milk cheque. Not only could you earn more today, feeding Ancalf™ will help ensure your calves develop to their  full potential,” Sam says.

Talk to your local NZAgbiz sales representative to find out more about the benefits of using Ancalf™.