Opti-Skim Calf Milk Replacer 20Kg

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Opti-Skim Calf Milk Replacer is the newest product in the AUCTUS milk replacer range. Opti-Skim gives the farmer the option to raise their calves on a skim based product which delivers high-quality proteins, increasing weight gains from the first week of life. It is made from the highest grade of skim-milk power so that energy is slowly released throughout the day, the skim-milk powder is absorbed slowly through the abomasum. 

Opti-Skim milk replacer is a premium quality milk replacer. Specially formulated to maximise skeletal and structural growth. Opti-skim boasts top quality whey milk ingredients, resulting in maximum protein absorption. An easy-mixing milk replacer, Opti-skim is Ideal for once and twice a day feeding. Opti-skim milk replacer is also compatible with computerised and ad lib calf rearing systems.

Analytical Constituents:

• Protein 24%
• Oil and Fat 19%
• Ash 6.5%
• Fibre 0.1%

Triple Shield Protection

OPTI-SKIM calf milk replacer uses the triple shield protection system. This triple action system ensures your calves are healthy and strong by doing the following:

Increases intestinal micro flora production: Intestinal micro flora plays an essential role in the development of a calf by helping to build a strong and healthy immune system and builds a healthy digestive system.

Reduces scour: Scour in calves can be more common in hand reared calves causing dehydration, loss of electrolytes and minerals, reduces weight gain and in severe cases can even lead to death. OPTI-SKIM calf milk replacer reduces scour in hand reared calves making them just as healthy as calves that are being suckled by their mothers. The OPTI-SKIM can help in reducing any E-coli, Clostridia and Salmonella scours that may occur on your farm.

Minimizes Harmful bacteria: OPTI-SKIM calf milk replacer will reduce the amount of harmful bacteria such as E-coli, Clostridia and Salmonella in a calf's system. This will help promote healthy calves.

Feeding Routines

OPTI-SKIM calf milk replacer is highly versatile and can be used for either once a day or twice a day systems. OPTI-SKIM is also ideal for ad lib and computerised systems. The calf milk replacer is easy to prepare: simply mix 40°C water with the OPTI-SKIM powder at the rates shown in the table below: 

Key reasons for using OPTI-SKIM calf milk replacer

High Quality Ingredients: OPTI-SKIM calf milk replacer is manufactured using high quality whey milk ingredients. Using these high quality ingredients leads to highly efficient absorption of the high levels of protein. It is produced out of skim milk products.

Triple Shield Protection: This system leads to increased growth of intestinal micro flora, reduces scours in calves and reduces the growth of harmful bacteria

Versatility: OPTI-SKIM calf milk replacer can be used for once a day or twice a day feeding and is ideal for computerised or ad lib feeding systems.

Decreased Disease Risk: Using milk replacer greatly reduces the threat of Johne's disease. Johne's disease causes the the gut wall to thicken over time and it's symptoms include, reduced productivity, weight loss, scouring and ultimately death. Johne's disease is typically spread through the mammary glands. The milk from infected cattle should never be fed to calves.

Antibiotic Resistance: Feeding calves antibiotic waste milk should always be avoided. Calves that are fed milk with traces of antibiotics have shown to build resistance to antibiotics. This can lead to the animal not responding to antibiotics later in life.

Beef Enterprises: When calves are bought into beef herd milk replacer is the only option available. OPTI-SKIM calf milk replacer is ideal for these calves and the triple shield protection system will help strengthen the calves immune system and reduce stress to the calves.

Key Features of Opti-Skim Replacement Milk

• Triple Shield Protected
• Optimizes skeletal and structural growth for replacement heifers in dairy and beef herds
• Decreases risk of scour and diseases
• Contains sodium bicarbonate which acid balance healthy in new born calves
• Contains sodium butyrate which ensures feed conversion efficiency in the abomasum 

​Shelf Life:

Up to 18 months

Delivery Information

Delivery Service

Here at Agridirect we have joined forces with DPD to ensure all packages are delivered promptly and safely to you. We ship to all mainland countries within the EU. Deliveries take place Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays. Once your order has been dispatched from our warehouse you will be notified by email. If there is a delay with your order for any reason you will be contacted immediately. 

Due to Brexit we are temporarily unable to ship to the UK. Shipping to Northern Ireland will remain in place.

Delivery Times

Some products have an extended delivery time, this is noted on the products.

Delivery Rates

A selection of the products we sell are only licensed for sale within the Republic Of Ireland and can not be shipped outside of the country. These products are noted as only being available within the Republic of Ireland on the individual product pages.

There may be an addition charge on certain bulky items. This charge will be clearly marked on an applicable products and will be explained on the checkout page before payment has been made.

Agridirect Returns Policy

We’re sorry your purchase didn’t work out. But don’t worry; we have a great returns policy to help you out.

All purchases can be returned to us within 14 days of delivery and returned goods must be received within 14 days from the date you informed us of the return.

Purchases may be opened for inspection but must not be used and must be repackaged securely in the original packaging if you wish to return it.

If we discover goods have been used or there has been a loss in value of the goods due to damage to the goods, while in your care or whilst being returned to us, we will reduce the amount refunded, which may amount to the full cost of the product, to cover loss of value of goods.

All returns should be complete which includes boxes, manuals and accessories that may have been included with the order.

All returns must be packaged appropriately for shipping, we will not accept responsibility for damages or loss which occur during shipping of a return product.

We accept no responsibility for goods damaged or lost while in transit to us. 

How do I return a product?

We have partnered with DPD to make your returns process easy and secure. simply follow the steps below and bring your package to an official DPD pickup point.

1) All returns must be accompanied with a fully filled out returns form which can be downloaded here.

2) To print off your return label click here or visit www.dpd.ie/returns and follow the on-screen instructions. Make sure and use your order number as your reference.

• Select “Continue as Guest”
• Select “Agridirect” from the drop-down menu
• Select your reason for returning
• Select the size of the package you wish to return
• Accept DPD’s terms and conditions
• Fill in your payment details
• Fill in your own details
• Follow the instructions to print off your label

3) Bring your package to a DPD pickup point. To find your nearest drop off point here.

Once the returned product has been received into our warehouse and been fully inspected a refund will be issued.

If you choose not to use the DPD returns service we recommend that you use a method that can be tracked.

For the return of bulk products please contact us at sales@agridirect.ie

I have received a damaged product from you, what should I do?

First off, if you have received a damaged electrical product from us, do not plug it in. Any electrical products that are plugged in are deemed ‘as used and accepted’ and are not accepted as returns. All damages must be reported to us via phone or email within 24hours of receipt of goods. Please ensure you check your items upon delivery.

How do I begin the returns process?

If you wish to begin the return process, please email us at sales@agridirect.ie and ensure the following information is included in your email. Your name, phone number, Order id, the item you wish to return, reason for return and if the product is damaged we require photos of the product.

Once you have sent us all required information a member of our team will assess your claim and will contact you as soon as possible. Please hold off on returning products until a member of our team has called you to confirm.

Refunds

Once the returned product has been returned to us and fully inspected a refund will be issued.

Please Note: A typical timeline for a refund to show in your account is up to 10 working days from the date processed, depending on your bank.