Animal Nutrition · Calf feed
Calf Starter Pellets
HS Code 2309.90
Pelleted feed for young calves, made in India and exported through Chennai Port. Available in two grades in line with BIS IS 5560:2024: calf starter at min 23% crude protein for calves from about 3 to 26 weeks, and calf growth at min 22% for growing calves from about 27 to 108 weeks. Low in fibre and highly digestible, it supports early rumen development and steady growth.
Forms available: Pellet
- Grades
- 2
- Crude protein
- min 22–23%
- Bags
- 10–70 kg
Key features
- Two grades for the starter and growth stages
- Formulated in line with BIS IS 5560:2024
- Small 3–6 mm pellets sized for young calves
- NABL laboratory Certificate of Analysis for every batch
Composition
Formulated from grains, oilcakes, brans, minerals and vitamins. No animal-origin ingredients other than milk products, in line with BIS IS 5560.
Feeding guidance
Introduce calf starter in small quantities, around 50 g a day, alongside milk, and increase gradually as the calf’s intake grows. Move to calf growth feed from about 27 weeks. Keep clean water and good-quality fodder available at all times.
Specification
Technical specification
A Certificate of Analysis from an NABL-accredited laboratory accompanies every consignment, issued for the specific batch shipped. How we test
Specification by grade
| Parameter | Calf Starter | Calf Growth |
|---|---|---|
| BIS standard | IS 5560 (calf starter) | IS 5560 (calf growth) |
| Form | Pellet | Pellet |
| Crude Protein (%) | min 23 | min 22 |
| Crude Fat (%) | min 4.5 | min 4.0 |
| Crude Fibre (%) | max 9 | max 10 |
| Moisture (%) | max 10 | max 10 |
| Acid insoluble ash (%), max | max 1.5 | max 1.5 |
| Salt (%), max | max 1.0 | max 1.0 |
| Calcium (%), min | min 0.8 | min 0.8 |
| Total phosphorus (%), min | min 0.5 | min 0.5 |
| Aflatoxin B1 (µg/kg), max | max 20 | max 20 |
| Pellet size | 3–5 mm | 4–6 mm |
| Appearance / colour | Small uniform brown pellets | Small uniform brown pellets |
| Bag sizes | 10, 20, 50 or 70 kg | 10, 20, 50 or 70 kg |
Values except moisture are on a dry-matter (moisture-free) basis, as per BIS.
Packing and shipping
Packaging, loading and terms
Packaging options
- Plain PP woven bags, BOPP-laminated PP woven bags, PP or HDPE woven bags with an inner liner
- Jumbo bags (1 tonne)
- Bag sizes: 10, 20, 50 and 70 kg
- Custom printing with buyer brand and details on request
Order and shipping
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum order quantity | 1 × 20 ft container |
| Lead time | 10–15 days from order confirmation, subject to vessel schedule |
| Port of loading | Chennai Port, India |
| Incoterms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Loadability - 20 ft container | 18–20* MT |
| Loadability - 40 ft container | 25–27* MT |
*Ranges depend on packing. Exact loading is confirmed with each quotation, based on bag size.
Shelf life and storage
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shelf life | 2 months from date of manufacture |
| Storage conditions | Store in a cool, dry, ventilated place, off the floor and away from direct sunlight. |
Intended for
- Calf Starter (min 23% CP): calves from approx. 3 to 26 weeks of age
- Calf Growth (min 22% CP): growing calves from approx. 27 to 108 weeks of age
Documents supplied with this product
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Certificate of Analysis
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Bill of lading
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