Surromel. Milk Replacer for Lambs

Surromel is a milk replacer that was developed after intensive research had been done. The product is specially formulated to provide full rations to young lambs during the first few weeks after birth. Surromel may be used to raise hand-fed lambs, surplus lambs and prematurely weaned lambs.

• Surromel is a high energy milk replacer with a minimum fat content of 12%.
• Surromel is unique in that it can keep for at least three days in prepared form.
• Surromel is an acidulated product with a low pH value that facilitates its long-life potential.
  
  

Characteristics of Surromel

• Labour saving: Large quantities of milk replacer can be mixed at the same time and the whole ration can be put out once a day.
• Management is facilitated: Feeding does not have to be done at the busiest time of the day and hot water is eliminated. On Sundays, lambs only have to be inspected as rations do not have to be distributed more than once on a weekend.
• Less diarrhoea: Overfilling the abomasum is prevented and the growth of harmful bacteria is counteracted.
• Cold water: Surromel is mixed with normal tap water. Thus feeding temperature is kept constant. Varying temperatures will have a detrimental effect on lambs.

Directions

Mix 2 to 2,2 kg milk replacer with 10 litres of water.  There are two recommended methods:

• Pour the desired volume of cold tap water into a clean container.  Then add the measured quantity of Surromel and mix well.
• Add the Surromel to approximately a quarter of the required water and stir until the mixture has a smooth, creamy texture.  Add the rest of the water and stir well.

N.B. In both cases: Always add the Surromel powder to the water.

Surromel Composition

Feeding Programme

1. Ad Lib Feeding Programme
This programme is very simple and requires the minimum labour and managerial skills.  The best results with regard to weight increase and effectiveness of feeding turnover are obtained with this method.

When following the ad lib programme, lambs should drink 1,5 to 2,5 ltres of milk per day. One teat for every 2 to 3 lambs will be adequate during the time that lambs have free access to the milk. When feeding is restricted, each lamb should have a teat.


2. Restricted Feeding Programme

Age		Feedings per Day	Maximum Milk Intake per Day	Quantity per Feeding
Weeks	Days
1 - 2 3 4 5	1 - 3 4 - 7 8 - 14 15 - 21 22 - 28 29 - 35	4 4 3 3 2 2	0,5 - 1 litre 1 litre 1,5 litres 1,5 litres 1 litre 1 litre	150 ml 250 ml 400 ml 500 ml 600 ml 500 ml

 

One teat for each lamb.  Concentrated feed and clean water as well as limited quantities of roughage that can be eaten within 3 - 4 hours should be provided from the end of the second week.

General Tips

• Milk containers and teats must be cleaned regularly.
• Diarrhoea is a sign of feeding disorder.  Milk consumption should be replaced temporarily.
• Lambs should not be bloated.
• Do not exceed the prescribed feeding volumes.
• Lambs that have not been drinking Surromel from birth must be made used to it systematically.
• House lambs in clean, protected areas in groups of 10.  Each lamb needs 0,5 sq metre floor space.
• Provide adequate dry bedding.
• Using a weaning mother will be convenient.
• Water, concentrated feed and roughage must be provided from the end of the second week.
• Lambs should drink colostrum for the first 24 hours.
• Drastic changes in feeding should be avoided at all times.

Packaging

• Packed in 25 kg bags.  Produced by Clover.
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