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A premium quality probiotic powder – High performance, micro-encapsulated and multi-strain probiotic non-antibiotic powder milk additive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalves aren’t born with a full complement of gut bacteria for robust immune function. BioCalf probiotic powder promotes immunity, recovery and improves digestion. BioCalf is a non-antibiotic powder additive for milk and milk powder (milk replacer) that protects your next generation naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Farming is so intense nowadays that calves are exposed to more harmful bacteria than ever before. The traditional rates of probiotics in milk are no longer relevant in modern calf-rearing practice. 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