LambGro Lamb Milk Replacer

For:

• Rearing Orphaned Lambs
• Replacement Feeding of Multiple Birth Lambs

Guaranteed Analysis of LambGro lamb milk replacer

Features and Benefits of LambGro lamb milk replacer

• All-milk proteins
• Contains Bio-mos®

o        A mannan oligosaccharide product derived from yeast cell wall

• Mildly acidified – reported to improve live-weight gain and feed conversion efficiency in young ruminants (Peris and Calafat, 2001)

Producer Objectives

• Raising strong lambs with good daily live-weight gain
• Optimizing growth with all-milk proteins, while encouraging grain intake
• Providing nutrient rich feed in a smaller meal to promote satiety in the lamb
• Improved immune function through optimal levels of protein and immunity-enhancing ingredients

Attaining Producer Objectives with Lamb Milk Replacer

Removing lambs from the ewe and rearing them with a lamb milk replacer has been shown to improve lamb production over suckling from the ewe.  How many lambs born to each ewe and how much milk is available per lamb are variables that are difficult to control.  The consistency of lamb milk replacer and the ability to ensure all of the lambs are being fed adequate nutrition can help producers reach their production and economic goals.

(Toteda et al, 2004)

Machine Feeding

Machines are a useful feeding tool designed to provide multiple feedings/day with warm milk replacer that has been thoroughly mixed for even distribution of nutrients in the solution.  Labour efficiencies give lamb managers more opportunity to look over the animals and identify problems instead of spending precious time measuring, preparing and feeding milk or milk replacer.  Machines still need human attention to ensure that they are working optimally.  Grober Nutrition  commits itself to providing technical support to ensure that the machine is providing the right nutrition for your lambs.

Colostrum

The newborn lamb should receive a minimum of 0.75fl oz/ lb 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.

Colostrum Source

• first milk from the dam after giving birth
• This milk is rich in antibodies – the proteins needed to begin building a strong immune system

Daily Feeding Guide for Bottle feeding 7.5lb lamb

General recommendations

• Start feeding lamb milk replacer once newborn has received colostrum.
• The suggested feeding program should be considered as a minimum.  Approximately 18lbs 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 LambGro lamb milk replacer 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 lamb 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 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, …
• 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 4-5 oz of creep ration per day for more than 2 consecutive days, the weaning process can be initiated. Suggested weaning weight is about 26 lbs.  Consult your local feed dealer for feed recommendations.

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 4-5 oz of creep ration per day for more than 2 consecutive days, the weaning process can be initiated. Suggested weaning weight is about 26 lbs.  Consult your local feed dealer for feed recommendations.

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