Koala Milk Replacer – Late Lactation 1.2kg

Description

Wombaroo Koala Milk Replacer – Late Lactation 1.2kg milk substitute for koala joeys older than 180 days until weaning. Joeys at this stage are emerging or fully emerged from the pouch, and becoming more active. Short to dense, long fur. Teeth erupted and nibbling on leaves. Leaf represents an increasing proportion of the diet from 270 days.

Use for fully-furred joeys that are emerging from the pouch and starting to consume eucalyptus leaves. Impact Colostrum Supplement may be fed to enhance the immune system. Note that at about 180-210 days of age young koalas should ideally be provided with ‘pap’ from an adult animal to assist the transition onto eucalyptus leaves.

Key Features:

Specifically formulated to match the composition of late lactation koala milk. High energy (fat content), to cater for increased activity levels. High in protein to coincide with peak growth rate. Reduced carbohydrate to assist weaning on to leaf diet. May also be used as nutritional support for sick or debilitated adults (e.g. burns patients).

Ingredients:

Whole milk solids (low lactose), whey protein, casein, vegetable oils, omega-3 & 6 fatty acids, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, C, D3, E, K, biotin, choline, inositol, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, selenium.

Analysis:

Protein 32%

Fat 43%

Ash 5%

Moisture 3%

Energy (ME) 25 MJ/kg

Making up Milk:

To make 100mL of milk: Mix 32g of powder (4 scoops) with 75ml of warm water.

To make 750mL of milk: Mix 240g of powder with 550ml of warm water.

Add about half of the water to the powder first and mix to a paste. Then make up with remaining water and mix thoroughly. Water is preboiled to ensure that it is sterilised. If the water is too hot it can cause the milk to curdle. If it is too cold then it will be difficult to disperse the powder. Wombaroo contains elevated protein and fat levels, so the milk needs to be well mixed to prevent it from separating out. An electric whisk can be used for mixing larger quantities. Milk can be stored in the fridge for a day or can be frozen for up to 2 weeks. It may be useful to store frozen milk in small portions (eg ice cube trays), so that the required daily feed volumes can be easily thawed out. Once thawed out, discard any unused milk, and wash feeding utensils thoroughly.