Impact Colostrum - Available in 250g and 500g resealable plastic jars
Colostrum is the first milk produced after birth, containing high levels of immunoglobulins and antibacterials, that provide immunity and intestinal protection to young animals. Impact Colostrum Supplement is made from powdered bovine colostrum with added whey protein, lactalbumin, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Feed Impact to newborn animals or marsupial joeys as a replacement for or as an adjunct to milk replacers.
Impact should be fed as soon as possible after birth, and preferably before milk is fed.
Impact can be absorbed for up to 48 hours after birth, depending on the species. Weigh the animal and select the appropriate weight range from the chart. Mix the amounts of Impact powder and warm pre-boiled water to make the daily Impact requirement. Refrigerate prepared Impact for one day only or store frozen in ice cube trays for up to 1 month. Do not mix or feed Impact with milk.
Newborns that have not received maternal colostrum or milk. First 12 hours: Do not feed milk during this time. Prepare a daily dose of Impact as described above and feed 1/4 of the amount every 2 hours. Next 36 hours:Commence feeding milk every 4 hours. Prepare a daily dose of Impact as described above and feed 1/4 of the amount every 4 hours. Feed Impact 2 hours after the fi rst milk feed so that the remaining Impact feeds are mid way between the next milk feeds.
Newborns that have received some milk but no maternal colostrum. First 12 hours: Stop feeding milk. Prepare a daily dose of Impact as described above and feed 1/4 of the amount every 2 hours. Next 36 hours: Recommence feeding milk. Prepare a daily dose of Impact as described above and feed 1/4 of the amount mid way between milk feeds.
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Feeding Chart For Impact | ||
Body Weight KG | Impact Powder (grams) | Warm Water ml |
5-10 kg | 60 | 190 |
10 - 20 kg | 100 | 320 |
20 - 30 kg | 130 | 420 |
30 - 40 kg | 160 | 510 |
40 - 50 kg | 200 | 640 |