Kiwi Power Whey

Words by Dr Rob Derrick

Power Whey has been a great product, but shipping delays and rising costs have been increasingly challenging in recent years. Taking the opportunity to re-invent a classic we have made some fundamental changes to Kiwi Power Whey:

The crude protein level has been lifted from 23 percent to 26 percent. We are pleased to be relying on whey protein concentrate from domestic production which is a more concentrated protein source than whey from cheese production. Research has shown that at the higher levels of growth rates sought in ‘accelerated growth programmes’, protein can become limiting when higher levels of milk replacer are being fed. Also, when fortifying our typically high fat whole milk, a higher protein level calf milk replacer is a better complement.

Coccistop has been added as a proven coccidiostat to help protect calves from an early age. Coccistop is very effective but much less toxic for both calves and non-target species which can sometimes steal some milk.

To link to NRM starter calf feeds we have added the same essential oil blend to deliver the same taste and smell to give young calves more confidence in the hard feed.

Feedback from early users has been fantastic and because we can increase production to meet demand rest assured that if you want more we will be able to meet your needs.