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Lamb Milk ReplacerNZAgbiz Ltd’s milk replacers are specially formulated for feeding
lambs in New Zealand and Australia. They are also suitable for feeding
to goat kids, piglets, puppies, fawns, cria (infant alpaca) and foals.
This brochure primarily looks at rearing lambs but also contains
feeding guidelines for fawns, foals, goat kids and cria. For further
information on feeding please call NZAgbiz on 1800 644 531.
Feeding lambsColostrum is essential for young lambs. A newborn lamb should
receive colostrum from its mother within 6-12 hours of birth. This
colostrum feeding would naturally be continued for the next 4
days. If this has not occurred its chances for survival are greatly
reduced. After ensuring the Lamb has received colostrum, Lamb
Denkavit, or My LambTM should be introduced.
HygieneLambs navels should be checked and sprayed with iodine to prevent
navel infection. All feeding and mixing equipment must be thoroughly
cleaned between feeds. Pens should be cleaned prior to lambs
arriving and between batches of lambs.
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notes
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anLamb™ milk replacer is a specialised milk powder sourced wholly
from cow’s milk in New Zealand.
The formulation contains essential vitamins and minerals required
for early growth and development. anLamb™ contains no coccidiostat
and thus is safe for all label claim species.
anLamb™ can be fed to young animals such as lambs, goat kids,
foals, fawns, puppies and cria.
anLambTM
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Metabolisable Energy 21 MJ/kg
Fat 26%
Protein 26%
Lactose 38%
Minerals 6.5%
Moisture 3.5%
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Denkavit Lamb is one of New Zealands leading lamb milk replacers,
proudly manufactured by Fonterra and marketed by NZAgbiz Ltd.
Denkavit Lamb is specially formulated to supply lambs with essential
vitamins and minerals required for early growth and development.
Denkavit Lamb can also be fed to other young animals such as goat
kids, piglets, puppies, foals, fawns and cria.
Denkavit Lamb
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Metabolisable Energy 21 MJ/kg
Fat 26%
Protein 26%
Lactose 38%
Minerals 6.5%
Moisture 3.5%
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Jump-Start™ colostrum
Jump-Start™ Full Cream Colostrum is
a full cream colostrum powder, and is
designed as a natural supplement for
newborn calves that have received little
or no colostrum at birth. It is an antibody
supplement that will provide a level of
IgG to a newborn animal.
Jump-Start™ has added vitamins and
minerals and is high in Vitamins A and
E, and Niacin.
For maximum 1gG uptake Jump-Start™
should be fed solely on day 1. For days
2 to 4 it is recommended that the animal
receives 1 feed of Jump-Start™ and 1
feed of milk or a suitable milk replacer
each day.
Feeding recommendations:
150g Jump-Start™ to 1 Litre of warm water.
Jump-Start™ is available from rural retailers nationwide.
Each 600 grams sachet makes 4 litres of colostrum milk.
Colostrum is well recognised as being of benefit to ill or scouring
calves.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Protein 42%
Fat 27%
Lactose 22%
Moisture 3%
Minerals 6%
IgG 7%
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Feeding lambsColostrum is essential for young lambs. A newborn lamb should
receive colostrum from its mother within 6-12 hours of birth. This
colostrum feeding would naturally be continued for the next 4 days.
If no colostrum is available Jump-Start™ Full Cream Colostrum can
be used as a suitable alternative for the first day. For the next 3 days
a lamb milk replacer (anLamb™ or Denkavit Lamb ) should be fed
in conjunction with Jump-Start™. For special instructions see page
3 on Jump-Start™.
HygieneLambs navels should be checked and sprayed with iodine to prevent
navel infection. All feeding and mixing equipment must be thoroughly
cleaned between feeds. Pens should be cleaned prior to lambs
arriving and between batches of lambs.
Feeding recommendationsAlways follow the feeding instructions, do not increase volumes as
lambs are susceptible to bloating and/or scouring from overfeeding.
Check the hole in the teat is not too big as this can also cause
bloating. Tip the bottle upside down. If the milk is free flowing from
the teat the hole is too big.
If lambs are weak and unable to suck, they should be fed colostrum
and/or a lamb milk replacer using a lamb reviver (tube feeder).
feeding recommendations
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Mix the lamb milk replacer @200g/litre of water.
Add milk replacer to half of the required volume and mix thoroughly.
Top up with water to the required volume ensuring that the
temperature of the milk is 40oC.
Each bag contains a 40g scoop** (= this makes 200mls of milk)
As a guide:Scoops of powder Milk volume made
1 200ml
2 400ml
3 600ml
4 800ml
5 1 litre
** The correct weight may vary depending on the density of the
powder and the level of the scoop. Check with a set of kitchen
scales for accuracy.
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Feeding ratesMixing rate is constant at 200g/litre
Age of lamb Number of Volume per Number 40g
(days) feeds per day feed (mls) scoops required
per feed
1 day 6 100 colostrum
2 to 4 6 150 <0.5
5 to 7 4 250 1.25
8 to 21 4 350 1.75
21 to weaning 2 500 2.5
Fresh clean water should also be available at all times. A meal
concentrate and / or hay may be offered from day 7.
feeding rate
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WeaningLambs should be weaned gradually. This can be done by reducing
the number of feeds to one 500ml feed per day. This is best done
for at least one week before the lamb is taken off milk. Lambs must
have been eating solid food for a minimum of 10 days and be
drinking water freely at time of weaning. As a general guide, lambs
should be at least 40 days old and weigh approximately 15kgs.
TroubleshootingThere are various reasons why hand reared lambs can become sick.
Some common ailments are:
Scouring: often a simple nutritional disorder caused by overfeeding.
It is important to follow feeding instructions.
In pet lambs it is common for lambs to be poisoned when they
begin to nibble plants. This is particularly common with children's
pet lambs where they are often out of the rearing area, and able
to get to poisonous plants. Playing with lambs in the garden area
is a good example of where this may occur.
Bloat is one of the leading causes of death in lambs and goat kids
and is a severe condition that requires urgent attention.
Bloat is generally caused by a gas-producing bacteria called Sarcina
ventriculi which is commonly found in the ground.
Upon detection of bloat immediately contact your vet for advice.
Sudden death is often a sign that the lamb has been poisoned,
usually from nibbling on a plant poisonous to the lamb.
weaning - troubleshooting
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Management tipsWhen reducing twins to a single, it is best to remove the smaller
lamb. When reducing triplets to twins it is best to leave the best-
matched pair.
Lambs should be left to 'settle' for 6-8 hours after removal (unless
very weak) before feeding colostrum or milk.
Cold and hunger are the leading causes of death in newborn lambs.
Weak and cold lambs should be kept warm and dry at approximately
25ºC, and fed 150mls of warm lamb milk replacer every 2 hours,
until appetite increases, at which point normal feeding should be
introduced.
For commercial rearing, 1 square metre per lamb should be allowed
and a maximum of 15 lambs per pen.
management tips
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feeding goat kids
Feeding Goat KidsLike other young animals, it is important that kids receive colostrum
at birth. Where possible leave the kid with the nanny for 24 hours
after birth. If nanny colostrum is not available fresh cow colostrum
or Jump-Start™ Full Cream Colostrum are suitable alternatives.
Jump-Start™ is available from your rural retailer.
Ensure clean fresh water is available ad lib and a meal can be
introduced from week 2.
Feeding recommendationsMix 160 grams of anLamb™ per litre of water. Add anLamb™ to half
of the required volume of water and mix thoroughly. Top up with
water to the correct volume and ensure the temperature of the milk
is about 40oC. Always follow the feeding instructions, do not increase
volumes or concentrations above recommended levels.
Age of kid Number of Volume per Number 40g
(days) feeds per day feed (mls) scoops required
per feed
1 day 6 100 Colostrum
2 to 4* 6 150 <1/2
5 to 7 4 250 1 scoop
8 to 21 3 450 1 < scoop
21 to weaning 2 500 2
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feeding foals
Feeding FoalsIt is important that foals receive colostrum within 4 hours of birth.
It is unlikely a foal will survive if it does not receive colostrum. If
colostrum is not available from the mare, Jump-Start™ Full Cream
Colostrum should be fed. Jump-Start™ is available from your rural
retailer.
Ensure clean fresh water is available from day 1, and from first week
high protein, high energy pellets should be offered.
Feeding recommendationsanLamb™ should be mixed at 100 grams per litre of water, and the
feeding guide below should be followed. DO NOT increase the
concentration (100gm/litre), however volumes may vary depending
on the size and strength of the foal.
IMPORTANT: These tables are a guide only. Feed requirements vary between 21%
and 25% of bodyweight. If in doubt contact your vet.
HORSEAge of foal feeds per day quantity per anLamb™ per total volume
feed (mls) feed (gms) per day (l)up to 2 weeks 12 900 90 10.82-6 weeks 12 1100 110 13.26-12 weeks 8 1300 130 10.412-21 weeks 6 1500 150 9
PONYAge of foal feeds per day quantity per anLamb™ per total volume
feed (mls) feed (gms) per day (l)up to 2 weeks 12 720 70 8.62-6 weeks 12 1000 100 106-12 weeks 8 1100 110 8.812-21 weeks 6 1300 130 7.8
From 21 weeks the amount of milk should be gradually reduced
over a 3 week period. Ensure that the foal is strong and consuming
adequate amounts of foal pellets and soft hay.
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Feeding FawnsEnsure that fawns receive colostrum at birth. Colostrum should be
available for at least 24 hours, and longer if possible. If hind colostrum
is not available fresh cow, goat or Jump-Start™ Full Cream Colostrum
are suitable alternatives. Jump-Start™ is available from your rural
retailer.
Clean fresh water should be available at all times.
Feeding recommendationsMix 240 grams of anLamb™ per litre of water. Add anLamb™ to half
of the required volume of water and mix thoroughly. Top up with
water to the correct volume and ensure the temperature is about
40oC. Always follow the feeding instructions, do not increase
volumes or concentrations above recommended levels.
Age of red Number of Volume per Number 40g
deer fawn feeds per day feed (mls) scoops required
(days)** per feed
1 day 6 150 colostrum
2 to 4* 6 150 1
5 to 7 6 150 1
8 to 10 4 300 2
11 to 14 3 500 3
14 to weaning 3 650 4
** Fallow deer fawns require 1/2 of the feeding rates for red deer.
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Feeding PigletsIt is important the piglet receives colostrum at birth. Colostrum
should be available for at least 24 hours. If colostrum is not available
from the sow, Jump-Start™ Full Cream Colostrum should be fed.
Jump-Start™ is available from your rural retailer.
Feeding recommendationsMix 160 grams of anLamb™ per litre of water. Add anLamb™ to half
of the required volume of water and mix thoroughly. Top up with
water to the correct volume and ensure the temperature of the milk
is 40oC.
Age of piglet Number of Volume milk
(days) feeds per day per feed (mls)
1 day 8 20 - 30 colostrum
2 8 20 - 30 anLamb™
3 - 7 6 40 - 50 anLamb™
8 to 14* 6 80 - 100 anLamb™
15 - weaning* adlib adlib anLamb™
* Encourage piglets to drink from an autofeeder or shallow dish as
early as possible.
Introduce milk based feeds to the piglets at 8 - 14 days.
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Feeding PuppiesIt is important that puppies receive colostrum within the first 12
hours of birth. Ideally the puppies should receive colostrum from
a bitch, but if this is not possible Jump-Start™ Full Cream Colostrum
should be fed. Jump-Start™ is available from your rural retailer.
Feeding recommendationsMix 200 grams of anLamb™ per litre of water. Ensure the water has
been pre boiled and bought down to a suitable feeding temperature
of 38oC before adding the anLamb™ powder.
Always follow the feeding instructions, do not increase volumes or
concentrations above recommended levels.
feeding puppies
Puppies need to be fed by bottle and teat until their eyes are open.
Puppies can then lap milk. When lapping begins drinking water
must be readily available to the puppies.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Puppies must be stimulated to defecate and
urinate after each feed. Consult your veterinarian or breeder for
particular advice about caring for your breed of puppy.
Feeding recommendations for Adult dogs100 grams of anLamb™ mixed into dry feed is an excellent supplement
to the daily requirement of working dogs and nursing bitches.
Breed! Small Dog Medium Dog Large DogMixing Rate! 200g per litre 200g per litre 200g per litreAge of Animal Feeds Milk per Feeds Milk per Feeds Milk per " per day feed (ml) per day feed (ml) per day feed (ml)
1 - 3 days Feed colostrum (10% of bodyweight)
4 - 7 days 10 3 10 5 10 10
1 - 2 weeks 10 4 10 7 10 20
2 - 4 weeks 5 12 5 15 5 40
4 - 8 weeks 3 25 3 30 3 60
8 - 12 weeks 3 45 3 50 3 80
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Feeding Cria (infant alpaca)If bottle feeding from birth, it is important that colostrum is fed to
cria within 6 hours of birth and then for at least 2 days. If alpaca
colostrum is not available then colostrum from deer, goats or cows
may be used. Alternatively Jump-Start™ Full Cream Colostrum is
available from your rural retailer.
Research and information on feeding cria is not abundant in New
Zealand. Feeding recommendations below are a guideline only, as
many rearers are still working on 'trial and error' with rates and
concentrations. We would appreciate your feedback of experience
with hand rearing cria. Phone us on 0800 809 011.
Feeding recommendationsUnlike many other infant animals, cria will stop feeding when they
are full, so it is best to offer them more than you expect them to
drink.
Mix 200 grams1 of anLamb™ per litre of water. Add anLamb™ to
one third of the required volume of water and mix thoroughly. Top
up with water to the correct volume and temperature.
Age of cria Number of Volume per Number 40g
(days) feeds per day feed (mls) scoops required
per feed
1 to 42 6 100 1/2
5 to 14 6 150 1
15 to 21 4 200 1
22 - weaning3 3 350 2
1 Some rearers have reported increasing this concentration if weight gain is not adequate.2 Cria should be fed colostrum for the first 2 days, at least. anLamb™ should only be fed
during this time if no form of colostrum is available.3 Bottle fed cria often wean themselves earlier than naturally suckled cria. This may
happen from around 3 months.
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anLambTM BottleanLambTM Bottles are manufactured from high
density, durable recycled polyethylene.
The rounded design of the bottle enables ease
of cleaning.
Feeding measures on the side of the bottle
ensures that the lamb receives the correct
amount from day one to weaning. Each
bottle comes with its own lamb teat.
anLambTM Bottles in conjunction with a
Lamb Baaa enables one person to feed up
to five lambs at one time with each lamb
receiving the recommended quantity for
the age of the lamb.
anLambTM Bottles are available from all
leading merchant stores. Proudly marketed
by NZAgbiz Ltd.
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Lamb Baaa
The Lamb Baaa is essentially a device used for feeding lambs by
bottle. It enables up to 5 lambs to be fed simultaneously and ensures
that each lamb receives the correct quantity of milk.
Although this concept of feeding is not new, the Lamb Baaa is
unique in it's versatility. Historically holders were attached to a
permanent frame that could not be moved.
The Lamb Baaa has five plastic bottle holders and is simply placed
into a suitable piece of ground. Weighing only 3 kilograms, it can
be easily removed and carried to another location. This ensures that
feeding areas do not become wet and muddy, which can create a
breeding ground for harmful bacteria. The bottle holders are set at
a 45° angle and the feeding height is at 50cm.
The Lamb Baaa is a strong, versatile and easy to use feeding frame
that will save you hours of time and frustration when feeding
multiple lambs, ensuring none are overfed and none are underfed.
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