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Multi Species Milk Replacer

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Multi Species Milk Replacer

This treatment applies to the following species:

Company: Aspen

NON-MEDICATED

Complete & Balanced Multi Species Nutrition

All milk proteins for optimal growth

Complete and balanced nutrition for multiple species

Contains vitamins and minerals

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:

Crude Protein, Min	24.00%
Lysine, Min	2.10%
Crude Fat, Min	24.00%
Crude Fiber, Min	0.15%
Moisture, Max	6.00%
Calcium, Min	1.00%
Calcium, Max	1.25%
Phosphorus, Min	0.80%
Sodium, Min	0.50%
Sodium, Max	1.00%
Copper, Min	10 ppm
Copper, Max	15 ppm
Selenium, Min	0.3 ppm
Zinc, Min	120 ppm
Vitamin A, Min	30000 IU/lb.
Vitamin D3, Min	5000 IU/lb.
Vitamin E, Min	115 IU/lb.

INGREDIENTS:

Dried whey protein concentrate, animal fat (preserved with BHA, BHT), dried whey product, dried skimmed milk, dried whey, dried milk protein, coconut oil, lecithin, potassium sorbate (preservative), citric acid (preservative), dicalcium phosphate, L-lysine, calcium carbonate, calcium silicate, artificial flavor, DL-methionine, ferrous sulfate, taurine, vitamin E supplement, choline chloride, zinc sulfate, vitamin A supplement, manganese sulfate, ascorbic acid, selenium yeast, brewer’s dried yeast, niacin supplement, biotin, vitamin D3 supplement, calcium pantothenate, vitamin B12 supplement, copper sulfate, folic acid, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, cobalt sulfate, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), ethylenediamine dihydroiodide, pyridoxine hydrochloride

Nutritionally complete milk replacer to be fed to young animals from day 2 to weaning.

Storage

Store dry milk replacer powder in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place. Best if used within 12 months of manufacture. Shelf life can be extended by freezing the dry powder in a tightly sealed container. After mixing powder with water, refrigerate extra milk replacer solution promptly and use within 24 hours. Reheat gently over warm water and mix thoroughly before feeding. Do not microwave or freeze solution.

IMPORTANT: FOLLOW FEEDING DIRECTIONS.

NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

MIXING AND FEEDING DIRECTIONS:

The enclosed cup holds approximately 4 ounces of milk replacer powder level full. The cup is provided for your convenience. For most accurate mixing, weigh milk replacer powder. See individual species instructions below. Add milk replacer powder to warm water (110-115°F) and stir with a whisk until completely dissolved. Cool milk replacer solution to body temperature before feeding.

Always offer clean, free-choice water.

Feed colostrum as directed below for the first 24 hours of life. If there is no colostrum available, feed a colostrum replacer according to label directions. Begin feeding milk replacer on day 2. Mix the dry milk replacer powder into clean, warm water (110-120°F) as directed below by species. Mix thoroughly until completely dissolved. Allow the milk replacer solution to cool to about 100°F before feeding. The enclosed measuring cup holds approximately 4 ounces by weight (113 grams) of dry powder. Use a standard liquid measure for water.

ANIMAL/MIXING DIRECTIONS	AGE	FEEDING DIRECTIONS
CALF	Birth to 24 hours of life	Feed ONLY COLOSTRUM (no milk replacer), 2 to 3 quarts every 6 to 8 hours.
	Day 2 until weaning	Mix 3 enclosed cups (12 oz) of dry powder into 2 quarts (1/2 gallon) of warm water. Offer 2.3 to 3 quarts of liquid milk replacer twice daily.
	Day 3	Feed and water: Beginning on day 3, offer calves clean water and calf starter free-choice.
LAMB & GOAT KIDS	Birth to 24 hours of life	Feed ONLY COLOSTRUM (no milk replacer 2 to 4 fluid ounces every 4 to 6 hours. Day 2-4: Add 2 level tsp (powder) of multi-species colostrum to each feeding of milk replacer. (Pygmy goat kids: add 1 level tsp to each milk replacer feeding)
	Days 2 to 10	Lambs: Mix 1/2 enclosed cup (2 ounces) of dry powder into 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) of warm water. Goat kids: Mix 3/4 cup (3 ounces) of dry powder into 1 pint (16 fluid ounces) of warm water. Offer lambs and standard goat kids 1/2 to 1 cup (4 to 8 fluid ounces) of liquid milk replacer every 6 hours.
	Day 11 until weaning	Lambs and standard goat kids: mix as directed for days 2 to 10 and offer 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) of liquid milk replacer every 6 to 8 hours. Pygmy goat kids: Offer 1/2 to 2/3 of the amounts listed above for standard goat kids, adjusting for body weight and appetite.
	First Week	Feed and water: Beginning in the first week, offer all goat kids and lambs clean water, and pellets free-choice. Begin offering fine-stemmed forage (hay or grass) at about 3 weeks of age.
PIGLETS	Offer the following amounts of liquid milk replacer per pig at each feeding (adjust as needed for body weight and appetite):
	Days 1 to 5	1/2 to 1 pint per pig
	Days 6 to 10	1-1/2 to 2-1/2 pints per pig
	Days 11 to 15	2-1/2 to 4 pints per pig
	Days 16	4 to 6 pints per pig
	First Week	Feed and water: Offer clean water in the first week and pellets free-choice starting at 7 to 10 days of age.
FOAL	Birth to 24 hours of life	Feed ONLY COLOSTRUM (no milk replacer), 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) every 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Day 2-4: Add 1/2 level tbsp dry multi-species colostrum supplement per milk replacer feeding.
	Day 2 to 7	Mix 1/2 cup (2 ounces) of dry powder into 2-1/2 cups (20 fluid ounces) of warm water. Offer 1 to 1-1/2 pints (16 to 24 fluid ounces) every 3 hours.
	Day 2 to 4	Mix 1 cup (4 ounces) of dry powder into 2-1/2 pints (40 fluid ounces) of warm water. Offer 2 pints (32 fluid ounces) of liquid milk replacer every 3 to 4 hours.
	Day 5 to 6	Mix 1 cup (4 ounces) of dry powder into 1 quart (32 fluid ounces) of warm water and offer 2 to 3 pints (32 to 48 fluid ounces) of liquid milk replacer every 4 to 6 hours.
	Day 7 until weaning	Mix 1 cup (4 ounces) of dry powder into 1 quart (32 fluid ounces) of warm water. Offer 3 pints of liquid milk replacer every 6 to 8 hours. Amounts listed are intended for a light breed foal that will mature at about 1000 pounds. Miniature and pony foals:* Offer about 1/3 to 1/2 of the amounts listed, adjusting for body weight and appetite. Draft foals: Offer up to twice the amounts listed, adjusting for body weight and appetite.
	8 to 12 weeks of age	Feed and water: Start feeding creep feed when foals are 8-12 weeks of age (at roughly 1% of body weight, not allowing foals to over eat). Offer high-quality forage at weaning. Always offer clean water to all animals.
LLAMA & ALPACA CRIAS IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Male crias that are bottle-raised should be castrated to help prevent dangerous aggressive behavior. If this is not possible, care should be taken to minimize handling.	Birth to 24 hours of life	Feed ONLY COLOSTRUM (no milk replacer). Llama crias: offer 6 to 8 fluid ounces of colostrum every 4 hours. Alpaca crias: offer 4 to 6 fluid ounces of colostrum every 4 hours.
	Days 2 to 4	Add 2 level tsp (powder) of multi-species colostrum to each feeding of milk replacer.
	Days 2 to 14	Mix 1/4 enclosed cup (1 ounce) of dry powder into 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) of warm water. Llama crias: offer 6 to 8 fluid ounces of milk replacer every 4 hours. Alpaca crias: offer 4 to 6 fluid ounces of milk replacer every 4 hours.
	Day 15 until weaning	Mix the milk replacer as directed for days 2 to 14. Llama crias: offer 2 to 3 cups (16 to 24 fluid ounces) of liquid milk replacer 4 times daily. Alpaca crias: offer 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 cups (12 to 18 fluid ounces) of liquid milk replacer 4 times daily. NOTE - Crias should be fed no more than 10% to 12% of their body weight in milk replacer daily. Adjust amounts fed according to body weight and appetite, and consult with your veterinarian if you have questions.
	1 and 3 weeks of age	Feed and water: Offer clean water and high-quality creep or starter feed free-choice starting at 1 week of age. Offer high-quality forage at 3 weeks of age.

FAWNS (FALLOW & WHITETAIL DEER) & ELK CALVES

Mix 1/2 enclosed cup (2 ounces) of dry powder into 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) of warm water. See the following table for feeding instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Male deer and elk that are bottle-raised should be castrated to help prevent dangerous aggressive behavior.

Amount of Mixed Milk Replacer to Offer a Fawn (in fluid ounces)

**Offer elk calves about twice as much milk replacer as fawns, adjusting for body weight

Week 1:

2 1/2 oz every 3 hours

Week 5:

6 to 7 oz every 6 hours

Week 9:

10 to 12 oz twice daily

Week 2:

3 1/2 oz every 3 1/2 hours

Week 6:

9 oz 3 times daily

Week 10:

9 to 10 oz twice daily

Week 3:

4 oz every 4 hours

Week 7:

8 to 9 oz 3 times daily

Week 11:

8 to 9 oz twice daily

Week 4:

5 oz every 5 hours

Week 8:

8 oz 3 times daily

Week 12:

12 to 15 oz once daily

Manufactured For: Aspen Veterinary Resources^®, Ltd., Liberty, MO 64068

www.aspenveterinaryresources.com

NET CONTENTS:

8 lb (3.62 kg)

A575MP

Rev. 11/15/16

01-6685

BB45

CPN: 1475330.0

ASPEN VETERINARY RESOURCES, LTD.
3155 W. HEARTLAND DRIVE, LIBERTY, MO, 64068

Telephone:		816-415-4324
Fax:		816-415-4314
Website:		www.aspenveterinaryresources.com

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