African ElephantGro Milk Replacer
For:
Artificially rearing newborn African elephant calves
Feeding orphaned African elephant calves
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein | (Minimum) | 28% |
| Crude Fat | (Minimum) | 41% |
| Crude Fiber | (Maximum) | 0.15% |
| Ash | (Maximum) | 5% |
| Calcium | (Minimum) | 0.55% |
| Phosphorus | (Actual) | 0.36% |
| Vitamin A | (Minimum) | 20,400IU/lb |
| Vitamin D3 | (Minimum) | 1,800IU/lb |
| Vitamin E | (Minimum) | 35lU/lb |
Colostrum
At birth, the calf must receive colostrum (first mother’s milk) in the first 24 hours following birth. This will provide protection against future infections, particularly if the colostrum is fed before 12 hours. If the mother’s colostrum is not available, use cow colostrum. If also not available, use a commercial colostrum replacer product.
Provide injectable Vitamin E to the calf according to veterinary prescription.
General recommendations
- Start feeding milk replacer once newborn has received colostrum.
- 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 and stool consistency.
- Frequent feeding of small amounts will decrease chances of digestive upsets.
- Weigh calves regularly to ensure that milk intake is adequate
- Reconstituted ElephantGro may be refrigerated up to 24 hours. Discard any unused portion after 24 hours.
- The quantity of milk replacer fed to the calf will vary depending on health, size and availability of mother’s milk.
- Clean ALL feeding utensils and equipment after each feeding: rinse in lukewarm water, wash with a detergent in hot (176oF) water, rinse with clean water (ideally a 10% bleach solution) and dry thoroughly with a ‘clean’ towel.
- Consult your veterinarian for any signs of disease, fever, parasites, …