Is your calf developing a large “pot-belly” instead of growing tall? Stunted growth (known locally in East Africa as Kudumaa) is the silent enemy of your future dairy herd.
Many farmers feed their calves well, yet the animals remain short, with rough coats and swollen bellies. This is not just a cosmetic issue; it is a sign that you need a proven calf growth accelerator to fix skeletal development and inefficient digestion.
Ndamaplus® is the advanced calf growth accelerator formulated specifically to turn East African calves—whether Friesian, Ayrshire, or Boran crosses—into strong, heavy heifers faster. Stop raising stunted calves and start building a high-production herd today.
Why Choose the Ndamaplus® Calf Growth Accelerator?
Ndamaplus® is not just a common mineral salt; it is a triple-action nutritional engine. Unlike basic salts that only provide maintenance minerals, a dedicated calf growth accelerator actively fuels the biological processes required for height and bone density.
1. Rapid Skeletal Growth (Height vs. Weight)
A common mistake farmers make is confusing fat with growth. A short, fat calf is not a good dairy cow. You need height and frame length. By using this calf growth accelerator, you focus on:
Bone Elongation: Ensuring the calf grows tall (skeletal development minerals).
Frame Capacity: Building a rib cage capable of holding a high-production rumen later in life.
Calves are highly vulnerable to environmental stress. While a standard salt offers basic support, our comprehensive calf growth accelerator is fortified with high levels of Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin E. This creates an internal shield against:
Pneumonia: Critical during the cold/rainy seasons.
Scouring (Diarrhea): Helps the gut recover quickly from digestive upsets.
Rough Coats: Turns staring, brownish coats into shiny, healthy fur within weeks.
3. Superior Rumen Development
The transition from milk to solids is the most dangerous time for a calf. Using a calf growth accelerator aids rumen papillae development, helping the calf digest complex fibers like Napier grass, hay, pellets, and sweet potato vines without stress or weight loss.
The Economics of Early Maturity: Why Speed Matters
Why invest in a premium calf growth accelerator? The answer is simple: Profit.
In many East African systems, heifers don’t get pregnant until they are 24 to 36 months old because they grow too slowly. This is “dead capital”—you are feeding an animal for 3 years before it gives you a single liter of milk.
By using Ndamaplus® to accelerate growth:
Reduce Age at First Service: Aim to breed your heifer at 15-18 months.
Save Feed Costs: You save an entire year of feeding a non-productive animal.
Faster Payback: Get milk in the bucket a year sooner.
How to Use Ndamaplus® (Dosage & Protocol)
For maximum results, strict adherence to the dosage schedule is required. We recommend a “Continuous 3-Month Cycle” approach: administer the product daily for 3 months, review progress, and repeat the cycle until the animal reaches maturity.
1. Dosage Schedule by Age/Weight
Stage 1 (Calves 1 to 3 Months):
Dose: Give 12.5 grams (approx. 1 Teaspoon) per calf per day.
Stage 2 (Calves 3 to 15 Months):
Dose: Increase to 25 grams per calf per day.
Goal: Maintain this dose continuously. Repeat the 3-month cycle until the heifer is ready for insemination or the bull proceeds to finishing.
Rescue Protocol (Stunted Heifers):
Who is this for? If your heifer is older than 15 months but still weighs below 250kg, this calf growth accelerator is essential.
Dose: Continue giving 25 grams daily until she reaches the target bulling weight.
2. Application Tips
Mixing: Mix thoroughly with calf pellets (dairy meal) in the morning feeding.
Dusting: If feeding forages, dust the powder effectively onto wet feed (like sweet potato vines, lucerne, or silage) to ensure it sticks and is consumed.
Consistency: Do not skip days. Constant mineral availability is required for steady bone growth.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: My calf has a big “pot-belly” but isn’t growing tall. Is this right for me?A: Absolutely. A pot-belly is the classic sign of Kudumaa (stunted growth) and poor digestion. It means the calf is filling up on fiber but not absorbing the nutrients to grow bone. Ndamaplus® fixes gut health to turn that feed into skeletal height and strong frames, eliminating the pot-belly appearance over time.
Q: At what age can I give this supplement to my calf?A: It is best used during the rearing and weaning phase (1 to 15 months). However, it is also highly effective for older heifers that have faced stunted growth and are still below 250kg. It acts as a powerful calf growth accelerator to help them catch up.
Q: Can I give this to mature cows?A: While safe, this specialized calf growth accelerator is specifically balanced for growing bones, not milk production. For milking cows, we recommend switching to our specific lactation minerals once the heifer is confirmed pregnant and approaching her first calving.
Manufacturer’s Guarantee: Manufactured by Viéhpro Industries Limited, a subsidiary of Dairyverse Consulting Ltd. We provide science-based animal nutrition you can trust, tailored specifically for the unique needs of East African dairy farming.
