Mazuri Alpaca Growth and Repro Diet is a coarse-textured sweet feed designed to provide the necessary nutrients for growing, gestating and lactating alpacas. It was developed with the leading alpaca veterinarian and nutritionist, Dr. Norm Evans.
_ Specially formulated to meet the nutritional needs of alpacas.
_ A coarse mixture of grains and pellets, more suitable for crias to creep feed.
_ Contains shredded beet pulp, an excellent source of insoluble fiber.
_ No distillers dried grains and solubles may reduce the risk of mycotoxin contamination.
_ Added vitamin E and selenium.
_ Fortified with vitamins and organic minerals to enhance bioavailability.
_ Contains yeast cultures to promote feed digestibility and added palatability.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
Crude Protein (min), 12.0%
Crude Fat (min), 2.00%
Crude Fiber (max), 14.0%
Ash (max), 12.0%
Calcium (min), 1.65%
Calcium (max), 2.15%
Phosphorus (min), 1.60%
Salt (min), 0.45%
Salt (max), 0.95%
Sodium (max), 0.65%
Selenium (min), 1.0 ppm
Selenium (max), 1.2 ppm
INGREDIENTS
Wheat middlings, ground soybean hulls, dried beet pulp, cane molasses, sun cured alfalfa, monocalcium phosphate, dicalcium phosphate, cracked corn, dehulled soybean meal, wheat flour, soybean oil, calcium carbonate, yeast cultures, salt, zinc proteinate, thiamin mononitrate, phosphoric acid, dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate (form of vitamin E), propionic acid (preservative), manganese proteinate, apple flavor, niacin, choline chloride, sodium selenite, calcium sulfate, manganese sulfate, vitamin A acetate, copper chloride, calcium pantothenate, biotin, cobalt proteinate, cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), riboflavin, vitamin B12 supplement, calcium iodate, iron proteinate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K), folic acid
FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
To be fed with free-choice hay or pasture. In order to meet NRC recommendations for new world camelids, animals being fed hay should consume this product at a rate of at least 0.5% of body weight (BW). Animals on fresh pasture should consume this product at a rate of at least 0.25-0.33% of animal body weight. Always provide animal(s) with plenty of fresh, clean water. Daily supplement amounts shown below should be divided between two feedings.
Pregnant females in good condition: 0.75 to 1.0 pounds/50 pounds of body weight for last four weeks of gestation.
Lactating females: 0.75 to 1.0 pounds/50 pounds of body weight through three to four months of lactation.
Crias (8 weeks of age to weaning): 0.25-0.34 pounds/50 pounds of body weight.
Active or growing animals: 0.33-0.50 pounds/50 pounds of body weight.
Caution _ Follow label directions: Feeding added selenium at levels in excess of 0.3 ppm in the total diet is prohibited. DO NOT FEED TO SHEEP DUE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF SUPPLEMENTAL COPPER.
Store in a cool (75degrees Fahrenheit or colder), dry (approximately 50% RH) location. For best results, store contents in a container with a sealing lid. Freezing will not harm the diet and may extend freshness. Use within 1 year of bag manufacturing.
Due to changes in commodity availability ingredients and/or guaranteed analysis may change. Please see the product label for the most up-to-date information.