Head Start/Head Start LF
Give calves a Head Start towards a profitable finish.
Features:
• H
ighly palatable formulationproven consumption and
performance.
• Z
inpro performance trace
mineral fortification for
enhanced
immune response.
• D
iamond V Yeast to stabilize
rumen function.
• M
icro-Aid yucca extract for
improved consumption and
digestive aid.
Benefits:
• O
ptimize dry matter
consumption
in as few as 2-3 days to reduce
cost of gain.
• P
roper nutrition to assist the
animal’s natural immune
response and reduce number of
sick calves.
• C
omplete feed that eliminates
sorting and digestive upsets
that result from sorting.
• P
rovides a feeding program
that transitions calves to
homegrown feedstuffs without
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Guaranteed Analysis
Head Start
Head Start LF
Protein
13.0
16.0
Fat
1.0
1.5
Fiber
22
15
.5-1.0
1-1.5
.4
.5
.25-.75
.5-1.0
Potassium
1.0
.8
Selenium
.25
.5
Vitamin A
6500
13000
Vitamin D
650
1300
Vitamin E
40
80
Head Start
Head Start LF
10-15 lbs
5-7 lbs
2-5 lbs
8-12 lbs
Average Daily Gain**
2.5-4.0 lbs
1.8-2.2 lbs
Medication
Optional
Optional
Calcium
Phosphorus
Salt
Feeding Guide
Feeding Rate*
Additional Hay*
*Feeding rate and additional hay consumptions are approximate. Actual consumption will vary with the weight, health, and
nutritional
status of the cattle and the quality of the forage.
**ADG is based on years of performance and demonstration trials. Your results may vary depending on the quality of cattle, hay,
and management practices.
Head Start/Head Start LF
Management Tips & Guidelines
Feeding Tips
• Divide the daily ration into two equal feedings.
• Keep fresh water and feed available at all times.
• Cattle should be fed their fill of grass hay on day one, then adapted to
a full feed of Head Start with reduced hay intake over the next
2-3 days. Calves should consume 2-3 percent of their body weight within a
few days. Continue to full feed Head Start until the calves have consumed
approximately 250-300 pounds, then gradually transition
to an appropriate feedlot ration.
• Head Start LF is utilized in much the same way, but should be
limited to 5-7 pounds per head per day with the balance of their diet consisting
of an appropriate feedlot diet.
• It is strongly recommended that Head Start and Head Start LF
be bunk fed. Adapting Head Start to a self-feeder requires
additional management to reduce the risk of bloat and other
digestive disturbances.
• Offer long stem hay to the calves when they have been switched to
the grower ration.
Medication Options
• Ionophores: Bovatec or Rumensin
• Coccidiostats: Decoquinate or Amprolium
• Antibiotics: CTC, OTC, AS700
The Payback
5 lbs. hay x
_________________ cost/lb =
_________/hd/day
10 lbs. Head Start x
_________________ cost/lb =
_________/hd/day
Yardage =
_________/hd/day
Total Cost =
________/hd/day
Divided by:
Estimated 3.5 pounds/head/day gain
Cost per pound of gain =
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___________ $/lb
This feed was made in a feed
manufacturing facility that does
not handle or store products
containing animal proteins
prohibited in ruminant feed.
Manufactured By:
CHS Nutrition
Sioux Falls, SD
(800) 677-4482
www.paybacknutrition.com