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Calf Start Paste (12 Count Box)

Calf Start Paste (12 Count Box)

$142.40 USD
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One Tube Preventative Care for Immune Support in Newborn Calves.

Support the natural immune & digestive system - FAST!

Calves are born with a naive immune system and immature digestive system,
which leaves them vulnerable to disease.

Put the odds in your favor and get ahead of disease with LifeStock’s Calf Start.
One tube in the mouth during the first couple of days - maybe while you’re
tagging, then go get some rest, you probably need it!

A single-dose tube of Calf Start given by mouth at birth, along with colostrum, has been proven to support the natural immune system, gut defenses & microbiome.

Multiple Solutions in 1 Product
Calf Start is the only product on the market containing egg derived
1) 7 Natural Targeted Antibodies 
2) Microbiome Boosting Probiotics (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bacillus subtilis, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium thermophilum , Bifidobacterium longum)
3) Vitamin A
4) Vitamin D
5) Natural Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol)

Calf Start was developed to keep your calves safe and healthy during their most vulnerable days of life.

Common Questions about Calf Start

Why do newborn calves need vitamins and what kind?

Yes, newborn calves are often deficient in vitamin E because of Low Placental Transfer of Vitamins A, D and E do not pass efficiently from the cow to the fetus during pregnancy, meaning calves are born with very little stored vitamins.

What Probiotic Strains does Calf Start Use and How Much?

1 Billion CFUs - Calf Start includes a broad spectrum of probiotics (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bacillus subtilis, Enterococcus faecium, Bifidobacterium spp.), which help establish a healthy gut microbiome right from the start. Probiotics support digestion, improve nutrient absorption, and reduce the risk of diarrhea and scours, making them a key component in Calf Start. Most competitors, like First Defense, focus primarily on antibodies or vaccines, but Calf Start provides a more holistic approach by also addressing gut health.

How Does Calf Start Support the Immune System

Calf Start contains dried egg-derived immunoglobulins (IgY), which provide immediate, broad-spectrum immune protection against 7 of the most COMMON bovine pathogens
1. E. coli k99
2. Bovine Rotavirus 1
3. Bovine Rotavirus 2
4. S. thyphimurium
5. S. dublin
6. Coronavirus
7. Clostridia

This passive immunity is essential in the first 24 hours of life, especially when the calf’s own immune system is not fully developed, and colostrum intake may be delayed or insufficient. While other products like First Defense and Nursemate also provide antibodies, Calf Start delivers these antibodies in a highly bioavailable form, along with additional benefits from probiotics and vitamins.

Using egg-derived antibodies (IgY) is a fascinating intersection of avian biology and bovine health. Because newborn calves are born with virtually no immune system (agammaglobulinemic), the first few hours of life are a race against the environment.

Here are some scientifically backed, "shareable" facts about IgY that highlight why it is a powerhouse for calf health.