Land o lakes milk replacer for goats

Q: What is the best milk replacer for baby goats?

Feeding LAND O LAKES® Does Match® Kid Milk Replacer provides optimal nutrition for bonus, orphan, weak, or small kid goats. Research has shown that kid goats fed LAND O LAKES® Does Match® Kid Milk Replacer have higher average daily gain compared to kid goats that are naturally reared.

Q: How do you mix milk replacer for goats?

Mixing and Feeding Instructions: Into 1 1/2 pints of warm (110°F) clean water, add 4 ounces (1 cup*) of Agri-Best Kid Milk replacer powder and mix thoroughly. For large batches, mix 1.33 pounds of milk replacer per gallon of warm water.

Q: How much milk replacer do you feed a baby goat?

You should always follow mixing instructions on the back of the colostrum replacer bag when you can, and when that isnt possible, a good rule of thumb we like to follow is 2 ounces of colostrum per 4 pounds. It is best to split this into 2-3 feedings over the first 24 hours after birth.

Q: Can goats drink cow milk replacer?

Several experiments have compared performance of young goats raised on goat milk, cow milk, or milk replacer. The findings indicate that young goats use milk substitutes very well.

Making sure lambs and kid goats build a strong immune system has never been simpler. Set your newborn goat and newborn lamb up for a productive life with LAND O LAKES® Colostrum Replacement for Kid Goats and Lambs. Features & Benefits Immune Support LAND O LAKES® Colostrum Replacement for Kid Goats and Lambs contains over 20% Immunoglobulin G (IgG) to help provide essential antibodies and build kid goat and lamb immune systems. For Every Situation While colostrum direct from the doe or ewe is best, it’s not always possible. Feed this colostrum replacer when: • Quality or quantity of maternal colostrum is inadequate • Newborn kid goat or newborn lamb is unable to drink from doe or ewe • You have a first pregnancy doe or ewe • You suspect ewe or doe health challenges USDA Licensed LAND O LAKES® Colostrum Replacement for Kid Goats and Lambs is licensed and tested by the USDA. Each batch is tested to ensure product meets passive transfer requirements. Feeding Directions Colostrum Replacer Feeding Schedule Feed colostrum replacer three times within the first 18 hours of birth based on body weight. See product packaging for more feeding instructions. Best Results Feeding Kid Goats and Lambs for Best Results Water temperature for mixing colostrum replacer should be 110-120 degrees F. Colostrum replacer should be 105 degrees F when delivered to the kid or lamb. Always weigh powder for accurate mixing.

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What is the best milk replacer for baby goats?
How do you mix milk replacer for goats?
How much milk replacer do you feed a baby goat?
Can goats drink cow milk replacer?

To be fed to goat kids from second day of life through weaning.

MIXING DIRECTIONS

To be fed to goat kids from second day of life through weaning. Always weigh Doe’s Match Kid Milk Replacer powder for accurate mixing.

Use ONLY LOW SODIUM (<50 ppm) water for mixing and feeding!

While stirring, mix 0.37 lbs dry weight or fill enclosed measure* heaping full of Doe’s Match Kid Milk Replacer in 1 quart (2 pints) of 110-120° F water by slowly adding powder to water. Mix thoroughly.

*Enclosed measure holds approximately 0.37 lbs dry weight when heaping full. Weigh dry milk replacer powder for accurate mixing.

HAND FEEDING GUIDELINES

NOTE: ALWAYS offer free choice LOW SODIUM (<50 ppm) water.

Use the following schedule as a guideline for feeding reconstituted milk replacer:

Kid Weight (lbs)

Milk Replacer Powder Fed Per Day (lbs)

Pints of Reconstituted Milk Replacer Fed Per Day*

0.2

1.20

0.3

1.80

0.4

2.40

0.5

3.00

*Daily amounts should be split into 3 to 4 feedings daily at first, feeding no more than 1/2 pint per feeding. Feeding rates may be adjusted according to age and desired growth goals. Always offer free choice water and high quality dry feed.

FREE CHOICE FEEDING

Use of a free choice device requires that the milk replacer solution be kept cool (< 60° F.) to prevent overconsumption. Kids may need to be trained to suckle from nipples; however, they will readily adapt in a day or two. Always offer fresh milk replacer. Feeding equipment should be cleaned each day.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Keep all equipment used for mixing and feeding thoroughly cleaned.

2. Newborn kids should receive colostrum as soon after birth as possible (within 3-4 hours).

3. When hand feeding by bottle or shallow pan, milk replacer should be about 100 to 105° F.

4. Consult with your veterinarian on a dry doe and kid vaccination program, including, but not limited to E. coli, Clostridium and Salmonella.

5. Always provide fresh, clean, free choice water and provide a high quality dry feed on a free choice basis.

6. If scouring occurs due to bacterial infection, kids may need treatment with an oral antibiotic. If scours persist, seek assistance from your local veterinarian.

This product was made in a feed manufacturing facility that does not handle or store products containing animal proteins prohibited in ruminant feeds.

Store in cool, dry location. Do not double stack pallets of milk replacer.

NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Doe’s Match and LAND O LAKES logo are registered trademarks of Land O’Lakes, Inc.

Manufactured By: Land O’Lakes Animal Milk Products Co., SHOREVIEW, MN 55126-2910

www.lolmilkreplacer.com

For additional information on baby animal management, please call Land O’Lakes Animal Milk Products at 1-800-618-6455.

What is the best milk replacer for baby goats?

Feeding LAND O LAKES^® Doe's Match^® Kid Milk Replacer provides optimal nutrition for bonus, orphan, weak, or small kid goats. Research has shown that kid goats fed LAND O LAKES^® Doe's Match^® Kid Milk Replacer have higher average daily gain compared to kid goats that are naturally reared.

How do you mix milk replacer for goats?

Mixing and Feeding Instructions: Into 1 1/2 pints of warm (110°F) clean water, add 4 ounces (1 cup*) of Agri-Best Kid Milk replacer powder and mix thoroughly. For large batches, mix 1.33 pounds of milk replacer per gallon of warm water.

How much milk replacer do you feed a baby goat?

You should always follow mixing instructions on the back of the colostrum replacer bag when you can, and when that isn't possible, a good rule of thumb we like to follow is 2 ounces of colostrum per 4 pounds. It is best to split this into 2-3 feedings over the first 24 hours after birth.

Can goats drink cow milk replacer?

Several experiments have compared performance of young goats raised on goat milk, cow milk, or milk replacer. The findings indicate that young goats use milk substitutes very well.