Protein Meals for Calf Rearing in New Zealand
Our range of protein meals can support calf growth as young stock begin consuming solid feed. Our meals are an ideal ingredient for those formulating their own feeds. Produced from oilseed crops and processed in New Zealand, our rapeseed, sunflower and full fat rapeseed meals provide a concentrated source of plant protein and energy to complement calf starter feeds and on farm feeding systems.
Our Most Popular Calf Rearing Meal
Our full fat canola meal is produced in New Zealand using a cold pressing process that retains the natural oil and nutritional value of the seed. We work closely with New Zealand arable farms to produce a high protein, high energy stockfeed ingredient containing around 40% oil, making it an excellent addition to calf starter rations where extra energy and quality protein are required.
Because of the naturally high oil and energy content, inclusion rates are typically lower than standard protein meals. It is always recommended to work with a nutritionist when determining the best way to incorporate it into a calf ration.
WEIGHT & MUSCLE GAIN
Weight & Muscle Gain
Supports strong growth in young calves by supplying quality protein and energy to help build frame and muscle.
ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS
Essential Amino Acids
Provides key amino acids needed for muscle development and efficient protein utilisation in young animals.
HIGH ENERGY INGREDIENT
High Energy Ingredient
A concentrated energy source that helps support daily growth and performance in developing calves.
BYPASS FAT
Bypass Fat
Naturally occurring bypass fat delivers energy that supports growth and condition without disrupting rumen function.
SUPPORT CALF DEVELOPMENT
Support Calf Development
A balanced combination of protein, oil and nutrients to help calves grow well and transition into productive animals.
UP TO 40% OIL CONTENT
Up to 40% Oil Content
Full fat canola meal contains up to 40% natural oil, providing a dense and efficient energy source in feed mixes. Sunflower meal retains 14% oil, and extruded canola retains 12%.
WEIGHT & MUSCLE GAIN
Weight & Muscle Gain
Supports strong growth in young calves by supplying quality protein and energy to help build frame and muscle.
ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS
Essential Amino Acids
Provides key amino acids needed for muscle development and efficient protein utilisation in young animals.
HIGH ENERGY INGREDIENT
High Energy Ingredient
A concentrated energy source that helps support daily growth and performance in developing calves.
BYPASS FAT
Bypass Fat
Naturally occurring bypass fat delivers energy that supports growth and condition without disrupting rumen function.
SUPPORT CALF DEVELOPMENT
Support Calf Development
A balanced combination of protein, oil and nutrients to help calves grow well and transition into productive animals.
UP TO 40% OIL CONTENT
Up to 40% Oil Content
Full fat canola meal contains up to 40% natural oil, providing a dense and efficient energy source in feed mixes. Sunflower meal retains 14% oil, and extruded canola retains 12%.
Young calves typically require 18–22% protein in starter feeds to support growth.
Young calves typically require 18–22% protein in starter feeds to support growth.
Our Meal Range for Calf Rearing
Choose from three high quality stockfeed meals designed to suit different feeding systems and nutritional needs. Each provides a valuable source of plant protein and energy that can be incorporated into calf rations and on farm feed blends.
If you are unsure which option is best for your calves or feeding system, our team is happy to help recommend the right meal for your setup.
High oil energy and protein in one ingredient. Ideal as a feed additive where extra energy density is required. Download fact sheet.
High quality plant protein with a strong amino acid profile. Suitable for feed systems and balanced calf rations. Download fact sheet.
Digestible fibre and plant protein that complement calf starter feeds and support steady growth. Download fact sheet.
New Zealand grown soybean meal, very high in protein and heat treated for digestibility. Download fact sheet.
FAQs
Yes. Many calf rearers include these meals in their own feed mixes. They provide a reliable source of protein, energy and essential nutrients to support growing calves.
No. Our meals are produced using mechanical pressing and extrusion processes rather than chemical extraction.
Our extruded canola and sunflower meals flow well and are suitable for most feed handling and mixing systems. Full fat canola meal is typically used as a feed additive rather than in automated feed systems.
Full fat canola meal is generally included at lower rates in feed mixes to increase energy levels. It is best used as a high energy additive alongside other feed ingredients.
Yes. Our rapeseed/canola meal and extruded sunflower meal are commonly used in calf starter feeds and concentrate blends where consistent flow and easy mixing are important.
Full fat canola meal contains a much higher level of natural oil, providing additional energy. Because of this, it is typically used as an ingredient or additive in feed mixes rather than a primary meal ingredient.
The best option depends on how you are feeding calves and the results you want to achieve. Our team can help recommend the right combination of full fat canola meal, canola meal or sunflower meal based on your feeding system and nutrition goals.
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