MILKBAR CALF TRAINING TEAT YELLOW 900300
Milk Bar™ Training Teat
Product Code: 900300
A combination of controlled flow with a softer rubber formulation makes the Milk Bar™ Training Teat perfect for training young calves or supporting weaker calves.
The teat design encourages the correct suckling action so calves produce enough saliva.
Saliva has antimicrobial properties to boost immunity and also provides Pre-Gastric LIPASE which is necessary for the digestion of fats.
"Pancreatic Lipase activity is highest in calves fed with a teat vs bucket" (Nelson & al, 1977)
The Milk Bar™ Training Teat can be supplied with a round back for tube feeders upon request.
How to use
Getting the first few feeds right are critical to the overall performance of the calf. The calf needs to suckle properly to produce saliva. Saliva has antimicrobial properties and combined with the iGg in the colostrum, helps to boost immunity.
It’s tempting to use a fast flow teat to train calves. Try to resist, a fast flow teat puts the digestive system under pressure and calves do not produce enough saliva!
1. Use a bottle or feeder with a Milk Bar™ Training Teat for the first two or three days.
2. When calves are fully trained, move them onto the Milk Bar™ Teat for optimum calf performance.
The softer rubber compound is specific for training but the flow is a little faster than the Milk Bar™ Teat. Changing to the more controlled flow of the Milk Bar™ Teat safeguards calves against the harmful effects of fast feeding.
How do I change my teats?
Milk Bar Teats have a pull through design to sit snugly against the feeder wall for optimum hygiene. However, while this is the most hygienic system, it can also be difficult to change teats!
Use a Teat Tool: This is by far the easiest method. The purpose designed Teat Tool plucks the teat from the feeder with minimal effort in seconds.
Pull the teats out by hand: When removing by hand, make sure to either pull the teat directly down or up. If you try to pull the teat straight out, it will be a tough job!
Cut the teats out: Make sure the blade is sharp and you use the knife away from you. Be sure to check the teat alignment is correct and the slit is vertical!
Cleaning
Milk is a difficult substance to clean off of surfaces. You need hot water to remove the fat, but the heat can bake the protein onto the surface. Using warm water to get rid of the protein leaves a film of fat. When fats and proteins stick to the surface of equipment, they form a biofilm, a nutrient-rich layer in which bacteria grow.
The biofilm protects bacteria from the cleaning process and results in equipment that appears clean but has bacteria on the surface. The cleaning process not only needs to remove fat and protein from surfaces but prevent the formation of a biofilm.
Made from renewable, high quality natural rubber, Milk Bar™ Teats are kinder to the environment. Natural rubber absorbs the milk fat and protein which can cause the teats to become softer and start to drip. The milk flow can become faster, decreasing calf performance.
Recommended cleaning: Use Milk Bar™ Detergent, a dishwashing detergent, or any other non-chlorine/ chloride dairy detergent twice a week. Important! Chlorine/chloride based dairy detergents degrade natural rubber which reduces teat performance and voids any warranty.
1. Rinse your teats with water.
2. Use a gentle detergent, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use Chlorine/chloride based dairy detergents!
3. Using a brush, lightly scrub the outside of the teats making sure to bend the teats. By bending the teats, any milk gets pushed back inside the feeder so the detergent can make contact with the inside of the teat wall.
4. Rinse clean.
FAQs
Milk Bar™ Training Teats come in packs of 10 pieces.
Milk Bar™ Training Teat: 10 pack Code 900300
The Milk Bar™ Training Teat is available with a round back at special request.
Milk Bar™ Teats are made from a natural rubber with no synthetic or oil based rubber.
Common Questions
What's the Milk Bar Training Teat used for?
The Milk Bar™ Training Teat is designed for training young calves or supporting weaker calves. It has a softer rubber formulation with controlled flow that encourages the correct suckling action, helping calves produce enough saliva. Saliva has antimicrobial properties to boost immunity and provides Pre-Gastric Lipase, which is necessary for the digestion of fats.
How long should I use the Training Teat before switching?
Use the Milk Bar™ Training Teat for the first two or three days. Once your calves are fully trained, move them onto the standard Milk Bar™ Teat for optimum calf performance. The Training Teat has a slightly faster flow than the standard teat, so switching safeguards calves against the harmful effects of fast feeding.
How many teats come in a pack?
Milk Bar™ Training Teats come in packs of 10 pieces.
What's the best way to clean the teats?
Use Milk Bar™ Detergent, a dishwashing detergent, or any other non-chlorine/chloride dairy detergent twice a week. Rinse with water, apply detergent following the manufacturer's instructions, then gently scrub the outside with a brush—bend the teats to push milk inside so detergent reaches the inner walls. Rinse clean. Never use chlorine or chloride-based dairy detergents, as they degrade the natural rubber and reduce teat performance.
What are the teats made from?
Milk Bar™ Training Teats are made from natural rubber with no synthetic or oil-based rubber. They're kinder to the environment, though natural rubber can absorb milk fat and protein over time, which may cause the teats to soften and drip—proper cleaning helps prevent this.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via Australia Post or road courier. Select your preferred shipping method at checkout.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.