Land o lakes kid milk replacer directions

Milk Replacer Mixing Instructions
Start by feeding 1/2 pint of milk replacer mixture 3-4 times a day for the first three days. Gradually decrease the number of feedings and increase the amount per feeding. Feeding rates may be adjusted according to age and desired growth goals.

Feeding Baby Goats for Best Results

Begin feeding kid goat milk replacer on day 2 after feeding colostrum. Provide fresh, clean water along with a high-quality dry feed on a free-choice basis. Water temperature for mixing kid goat milk replacer should be 110-120 degrees F. Kid goat milk replacer should be 105 degrees F when delivered to the kid. Always weigh milk replacer powder for accurate mixing. Kid goat milk replacer fed from a free choice device should be kept cool at approximately 60 degrees F.


Important

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

Warning

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.