The Llama-Gro & Alpaca-Gro milk replacer was formulated to provide the nutritional needs of crias (baby Llamas) and Alpacas. This all milk product is able to mimic the dam’s milk and allow a great growth to the offspring.
Feeding Directions
- An average Cria (baby llama) weight is 20-30 pounds at birth, which looks like all neck and legs.
- A normal Cria is usually up within 30 minutes of birth nursing and trying to walk, and in some cases, run, within the first day.
Technical Specifications
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein | (Minimum) | 29% |
| Protein from Milk Sources | (Minimum) | 29% |
| Crude Fat | (Minimum) | 27% |
| Crude Fibre | (Maximum) | 0.15% |
| Ash | (Maximum) | 8% |
| Calcium | (Actual) | 0.95% |
| Phosphorus | (Actual) | 0.75% |
| Vitamin A | (Minimum) | 60,000 IU/kg |
| Vitamin D3 | (Minimum) | 4,000 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E | (Minimum) | 150 IU/kg |
Grober Mixing Chart for 1 litre of LlamaGro or AlpacaGro
| 1. MEASURE | 2. MIX | 3. ADD | 4. FEED |
| 200g of powder per litre of solution (A scale provides a best precision) | with 0.5 litre hot water (60oC) for 3 minutes using a good whisk or a paint mixer | 0.45 litre cold water and mix for 1 minute(Total 1 litre) | The milk solution at a temperature of 38-40oC (thermometer provides best results) according to daily feed schedule. |
Colostrum
- All newborns should receive Colostrum (first mothers 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 mothers colostrum is not available, the second option is to use goats colostrum. If also not available, use a commercial colostrum replacer product and consult a veterinarian.
General recommendations
- Start feeding milk replacer once newborn has received colostrum.
- Quantities offered should be adjusted to weight. Weight gain should be about 220-450g/day.
- 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 crias regularly to ensure that milk intake is adequate
- Reconstituted milk may be refrigerated up to 24 hours. Discard any unused portion after 24 hours.
- The milk replacer solution can be served in a nipple bottle or in an open bucket (older than 2 weeks).
- Do not leave the milk in an open bucket for more than 2 hours.
- Clean ALL feeding utensils and equipment after each feeding: rinse in lukewarm water, wash with a detergent in hot (80oC) water, rinse with clean water (ideally a weak bleach solution) and dry thoroughly with a ‘clean’ towel.
- Consult your veterinarian for any signs of disease, fever, parasites, …
- Starter ration, water, forage and weaning
If a starter ration is available, offer small quantities daily from about 3 months of age. - Offer good quality roughage (leafy material) and/or pasture on a free choice basis.
- Fresh, clean water should be always be available, particularly when consuming a significant amount of solids.
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 plastic container.
CAUTION: Directions for use must be carefully followed.
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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.