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Vita Plus Dairy Nutrition Programs

By Vita Plus Corporation

Last reviewed: February 2026

Employee-owned feed manufacturer providing custom dairy nutrition from calf through lactation with on-farm consulting.

Employee-owned feed manufacturer in Madison, WI providing custom dairy nutrition programs including calf milk replacers, TMR formulations, and mineral supplements since 1948.

Key Features

  • Custom Ration Formulation: On-farm nutritionist visits with rations adjusted to current forage and milk data
  • Calf Precision Milk Replacer: 24/18 formulation (24% protein, 18% fat) designed for rapid early calf growth
  • Pelleted Calf Starters: 20%+ protein starters for smooth transition from milk to solid feed
  • Mineral Programs: Badger Breeder Mineral and other formulations tailored to Midwest forages
  • Local Feed Manufacturing: Multiple mills ensuring fresh feed with short delivery times

Advanced Features

  • Medicated Options: Cattle's Choice Bova/DBZ with Lasalocid and other medicated minerals
  • Dairy Summit: Annual educational event with leading dairy nutrition researchers
  • Heifer TMR Programs: Custom formulations for 50:50 concentrate/forage transition programs

Ideal For

Farm Types: Midwest family dairies, Commercial operations in WI, MN, IA, IL, MI, Calf and heifer raising programs

Competitive Advantages

What sets Vita Plus Dairy Nutrition Programs apart from alternatives:

  • Employee-owned structure aligns nutritionist incentives with producer outcomes
  • 75+ years of Midwest dairy nutrition experience since 1948
  • Multiple local feed mills ensure freshness and short delivery lead times
  • On-farm consulting model with regular nutritionist visits

Pricing Information

Here is the pricing information for Vita Plus Dairy Nutrition Programs:

Vita Plus prices feeds per ton with nutrition consulting included as part of the relationship. Calf milk replacers are priced per bag. Contact Vita Plus at 800-362-8334 for current pricing in your area.

Pricing Model: Per ton for manufactured feeds; consulting included in feed program

Pros & Considerations

Advantages:
  • Employee-owned, incentives aligned with producer success
  • Local manufacturing for feed freshness and reliability
  • Regular on-farm nutritionist visits
  • 75+ year track record in Midwest dairy
Considerations:
  • Geographic coverage limited to Midwest states
  • Smaller company may have less R&D resources than national brands
  • Not available outside WI, MN, IA, IL, MI service area

Implementation & Setup

How to implement Vita Plus Dairy Nutrition Programs on your dairy operation:

Implementation Timeline: 1-2 weeks for initial consultation and first feed delivery

Training & Support

Training and support options available for Vita Plus Dairy Nutrition Programs:

Support Channels:

    Evaluation Questions

    Key questions to consider when evaluating Vita Plus Dairy Nutrition Programs:

    1. Is Vita Plus manufacturing and delivery available in your area?
    2. How often would a Vita Plus nutritionist visit your farm?
    3. What is the delivered cost of Vita Plus feeds vs. your current supplier?
    4. Does Vita Plus offer a calf program that fits your heifer-raising goals?

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