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on 11 Feb 2021 Lamlac – the proven milk replacer for surplus lambs When it comes to choosing the best milk replacer for rearing surplus lambs, Lamlac has the proven track record.
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Launched by Volac on the Irish market 44 years ago, Lamlac has consistently been the number one choice milk replacer for Irish sheep farmers and is still the market leader.
Containing 24% protein and 24% oil, it is formulated to supply all the vitamins, minerals, energy and proteins for maximum lamb performance. The ultrafiltrated milk proteins are highly digestible, leading to faster growth and less risk of nutritional upsets.
“Research results and farmer experience show that lambs fed on Volac milk replacer achieve growth rates of 0.4kg/day from birth to weaning.
A new animal study, published in the Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition, suggests regular walnut consumption may be a promising intervention for reducing negative outcomes associated with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, a widespread bacterial infection that affects more than half of the world's population.
Most calves on the Dairylink Ireland programme are born in the autumn.
Dairylink Ireland participants reviewed the performance of heifer calves on their farms during an online meeting last week.
Action points to improve growth rates were identified and will be implemented during the next calving season.
Calf rearing strategies have assumed increasing importance in the dairy industry with research showing that heifer calves which achieve a pre-weaning liveweight gain (LWG) greater than 0.8kg/calf/day produce more milk during their first lactation and have longer lifespans.
Phase two Dairylink farmers have been monitoring LWG among their calves this season and discussed their findings with Sarah Campbell from MSD Animal Health and Dr Alastair Boyle from CAFRE.