FIRST COLOSTRUM

Description

First Colostrum

• Powder colostrum for lambs and calves.
• A complementary feeding solution when maternal colostrum is insufficient or of poor quality.
• First Colostrum has a protein content of 25% and crude fats content of 24%.
• Contains vitamins A, D3 and E.
• Contains trace elements Iron, Manganese, Iodine, Selenium and Zinc.
• First Colostrum should be fed after any maternal colostrum as soon as possible after birth as maximum absorption occurs in the first 2 hours of life.
• Do not re-heat stored product in a microwave, this will damage the proteins present.
• For animal use only.
• Not for human consumption.
• First Colostrum available in 250g, 500g, 1kg and 200g calf bottle & teat.

Composition

• Whey powder, ewe milk whey, whey protein concentrate, palm oil, fat bovine colostrum, coconut oil, wheat gluten, yeast product, egg powder, magnesium chelate and potassium chloride.

Instructions For Use

Calves

• For use when dam has insufficient or poor quality colostrum, multiple calves or calves born to heifers.
• To supplement maternal colostrum add 500ml of warm (45°C) water to 250g powder.
• Mix until powder is completely dissolved.
• Make up to 1 litre with further warm water.
• Administer by bottle and teat or stomach tube.
• When calves have received minimal maternal colostrum repeat feeds may be necessary.

Lambs

• For use when dam has insufficient or poor quality colostrum, multiple or orphaned lambs.
• To supplement maternal colostrum mix 25g (2 heaped scoops) in 80ml warm (45°C) water to make a single feed.
• Repeats after 4 hours if necessary.
• When lambs have received minimal maternal colostrum mix 50g (4 heaped scoops) in 120ml warm (45°C) water.

Storage

• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store between 5° and 25°C out of direct sunlight in original container.
• Close container tightly when not in use.
• Mixed product may be stored in refrigeration for up to 24 hours.
• Reheat in warm water.
• For use where access to maternal colostrum from the dam is not possible.

See also:

Monshield Lamb Colostrum, Shepherdess Lamb Milk & Screw On Lamb Teat Red.