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Lamb Milk Replacer

• For rearing Orphaned Lambs & supplemental feeding of Multiple Birth Lambs

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Technical Specifications

Guaranteed Analysis

This feed contains added selenium at 0.3mg/kg

Crude Protein	Minimum	22%
Protein from Milk Sources	Minimum	22%
Crude Fat	Minimum	28%
Crude Fibre	Maximum	0.15%
Ash	Maximum	7%
Calcium	Actual	0.85%
Phosphorus	Actual	0.70%
Vitamin A	Minimum	60,000IU/kg
Vitamin D3	Minimum	4,000IU/kg
Vitamin E	Minimum	150IU/kg

Mixing Instructions – for 1 litre of Dairy Lamb

1. Measure	2. Mix	3. Add	4. feed
190g of powder per litre of solution (A scale provides the best precision)	with 0.5 litre hot water (60°C) for 3 minutes using a good whisk or a paint mixer	0.4 litre cool water and mix for 1 minute(Total 1 litre)	The milk solution at a temperature of 38-40°C(body temperature) (thermometer provides best results).

Colostrum

• The newborn lamb should receive a minimum of 50ml/kg body weight of ewe’s colostrum right from birth and every 6 hours during the first 24 hours. This will provide protection against future infections.
• First milking colostrum of mature ewes can be kept frozen in ice cubes and thawed when needed.
• Cow colostrum (from first milking) or commercial substitutes can be used when the above is not possible.

Daily Feeding Guide for Bottle feeding 3.5kg lambs

Lamb Age	mL of solution/feeding	no. feeding/day
Day 1	200	4
Day 2-4	200	4
Day 5-7	300	4
Day 8-14	500	3
Week 3	600	3
Week 4	700	2
Week 5	700	1

General recommendations

• Start feeding milk replacer once newborn has received colostrum.
• The suggested feeding program should be considered as a minimum. Approximately 8 kg of milk replacer will be consumed per lamb.
• Quantities offered should be adjusted to weight, increasing gradually from birth to weaning.
• Any change in the feeding schedule should be done with judgement, according to growth, size, general health and stool consistency.
• Frequent feeding of small amounts decreases chances of digestive upsets.
• Weigh lambs regularly to ensure that milk intake is adequate.
• Reconstituted Dairy-Lamb may be refrigerated up to 24 hours. Discard any unused portion after 24 hours.
• If warmed in microwave only use medium setting and mix thoroughly and regularly. Check temperature before feeding.The milk replacer solution can be served in a nipple bottle or via a lamb bar.
• Free-choice milk is served at room temperature; do not leave lamb bar empty for more than 2 hours.
• Lambs fed free-choice milk may consume as much as 20% more milk than the above feeding schedule.Teats should be at 40-45cm (16-18ins) above the stall floor.
• Clean ALL feeding utensils and equipment after each feeding: rinse in lukewarm water, wash with a detergent in hot water, rinse with clean water (ideally a 10% bleach solution once a day) and dry thoroughly with a ‘clean’ towel.
• Consult your veterinarian for any signs of disease, fever, parasites, …

Starter ration, water, forage and weaning

• Introduce a quality lamb creep ration (17-20% CP) from 4 days of age; offer small quantities twice daily.
• Offer good quality roughage at 2 weeks of age. Do not feed silage before 6 weeks of age.
• Fresh, clean water should be always available, particularly when consuming a significant amount of solids.
• When the lamb is consuming a minimum of 120-150g of creep ration per day for more than 2 consecutive days, the weaning process can be initiated. Suggested weaning weight is about 12 kg. Consult your local feed dealer for feed recommendations.

NOTE: Store this product in a cool dry location, protected from the sun. To maintain freshness, keep partially used bag closed tightly after opening and store in a clean, closed, plastic container.

CAUTION: Directions for use must be carefully followed. Do not use in association with another feed containing supplemental selenium.

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Liability Disclaimer: Because individual results may vary due to management, environment, genetic, health and sanitation differences, Grober Inc. and its distributors do not warrant or guarantee individual results.

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