The Benefits of AmNeo™ Technology for Calf Growth...

Dugdale Nutrition
7 hours ago
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When it comes to raising strong, healthy dairy calves, nutrition is the foundation. For years, calf diets have been built around crude protein (CP) levels in milk replacers. But calves don’t grow on protein alone—they grow on the building blocks of protein: amino acids. That is where AmNeo™ Technology makes a difference.

Why Amino Acids Matter

Calves rely almost entirely on their liquid diet (milk or milk replacer) for growth before weaning, and the exact balance of amino acids is critical for lean tissue development. Simply adding protein isn’t enough, calves need the right amino acids in the right proportions.

What is AmNeo™?

AmNeo™ is a research-proven approach to balancing amino acids in calf milk replacers. Developed over nearly two decades of trials, AmNeo™ ensures that calves receive an ideal amino acid profile tailored to their growth needs. This precise nutrition allows calves to thrive without unnecessarily high levels of crude protein.

The Benefits of AmNeo™

Improved Growth Performance

Studies show that calves fed milk replacers with balanced amino acids gained weight faster. In fact, a 24% CP milk replacer with added amino acids supported the same growth as a 28% CP replacer without amino acids. In some trials, calves grew over 15% faster when AmNeo™ formulations were used.
Greater Efficiency, Lower Costs
By reducing reliance on crude protein and using amino acids more efficiently, AmNeo™ lowers milk replacer costs. Farmers achieve more average daily gain (ADG) per unit of feed, which means stronger calves at a lower cost per kg of gain.
Earlier and Healthier Development Calves receiving balanced amino acids reached target weights sooner. In one study, supplemented calves hit 90.7 kg of body weight 8 days earlier than their peers. Faster early growth leads to earlier maturity, which can pay off in improved productivity throughout the animal’s lifetime.
Long-Term Productivity The benefits don’t stop at weaning. Heifers raised on amino acid-balanced milk replacers went on to produce over 544 kg more fat-corrected milk in their first lactation compared to those raised without supplementation. That’s a long-term return on an early-life investment.
Sustainable Nutrition AmNeo™ not only improves calf performance but also reduces nutrient waste. By feeding exactly what calves need, farmers avoid oversupplying protein, lowering nitrogen excretion and supporting more sustainable farm practices.

The Future of Calf Nutrition

The dairy industry is evolving, and calves deserve the benefits of scientifically optimised diets. AmNeo™ Technology brings that precision to dairy calf nutrition, ensuring healthier calves, improved efficiency, and more productive cows.

With AmNeo™, dairy farmers can expect faster-growing, more efficient, and ultimately more productive calves. It’s not just about protein — it’s about feeding smarter with amino acids.

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