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Ext. 210
In Canada and USA
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Technical Specifications
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Guaranteed Analysis
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Crude
Protein |
(Minimum) |
29% |
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Protein from Milk Sources
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(Minimum)
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29%
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Crude Fat |
(Minimum) |
39% |
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Crude Fibre |
(Maximum) |
0.15% |
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Ash |
(Maximum) |
6% |
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Calcium |
(Actual) |
0.85% |
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Phosphorus |
(Actual) |
0.60% |
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Vitamin A |
(Minimum) |
50,000
IU/kg |
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Vitamin D3 |
(Minimum) |
4,000
IU/kg |
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Vitamin E |
(Minimum) |
150 IU/kg |
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Grober
Mixing Chart for 1 litre of Deer-Gro |
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1. MEASURE |
2. MIX |
3. ADD |
4. FEED |
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225g of powder per litre of
solution (A scale provides a best precision)
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with 0.5 litre hot water (60oC)
for 3 minutes using a good whisk or a paint mixer |
0.35 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. |
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Daily feeding schedule for
8-10kg newborn
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Age |
ml of solution
(per feeding) |
# Feedings
per day |
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Day 1 :Colostrum |
150 |
8 |
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Week 1 |
300 |
6 |
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Week 2 |
400 |
5 |
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Week 3-5 |
500 |
4 |
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Week 6 |
600 |
3 |
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Week 7 |
800 |
2 |
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Day 50 – weaning |
600 |
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Colostrum
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The newborn fawn should be
fed maternal colostrum (first mother’s milk) in the first 24hours.
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This
will help provide protection against future infections, particularly if
the colostrum is fed before 12 hours.
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If the doe’s colostrum is not
available, the second option is to use cow’s colostrum.
General recommendations
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The quantity
of milk replacer fed will vary depending on health, size and
availability of mother's milk.
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Fawns should
receive 18% of its body weight for the first 3 weeks, 15% between weeks
3 – 6, and 10% afterward.
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Approximately
25kg of powder will be consumed over an 8 week period.
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Quantities
offered should be adjusted to weight, (i.e. for bigger fawns the intake
will be higher) and increased gradually from birth to weaning.
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Any change in the feeding schedule
should be done with judgement, according to calf's growth, size and
stool consistency.
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Frequent
feeding of small amounts will decrease chances of digestive upsets.
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Weigh calves regularly to ensure that
milk intake is adequate.
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The milk
replacer solution can be served with a nipple bottle. A soft lamb’s
nipple, with a mildly enlarged hole will work.
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Reconstituted Deer-Gro may be refrigerated up to 24 hours. Discard any unused
portion after 24 hours.
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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 10% bleach solution) and dry thoroughly with a
‘clean’ towel.
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Deer calves need
assistance to help urinate and defecate for the first 2-3 weeks of
life. You need to assist by using a warm moist cloth and massaging over
the anal area and perineum while the fawn is nursing, until they urinate
and or defecate. You must be persistent, this is very important to the
fawns well being.
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Consult your
veterinarian for any signs of disease, fever, parasites.
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If mother's milk is insufficient for
the calf’s need, wean the calf as early as possible and feed milk
replacer only.
Starter ration, water, forage and weaning
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Introduce a quality starter ration,
offer small, fresh quantities daily from 2 weeks of age.
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Offer good quality roughage (leafy material) and/or
pasture on a free choice basis.
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Fresh, clean
water should 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 clean, closed, plastic container.
CAUTION:
Directions for use must be carefully followed.
Pour obtenir une fiche technique en
français, communiquez avec nous.
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.
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