WHY LAUNCHPAD18? Quality colostrum is vital for growing newborn lambs or kids into strong, productive animals. They should receive a minimum of 10g IgG* within the first 12 hours of life. Launchpad18 is pure, whole colostrum. In other words, it’s gold colostrum that is frozen, transported, thawed and dried. There are no additives and it’s not manipulated in any way. High in fat (min 18%) and high in IgG (min 18%), it is an excellent source of immunity and energy for newborn lambs and kids.
18% IgG = 20% more IgGˆ than the next best option Natural, whole colostrum gold, dried & packaged as it comes from the animal Convenient. One feed per animal = immunity delivered Can be used to fortify maternal colostrum Easy to mix
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One feed is all it takes A newborn lamb or kid* needs 10g IgG in the first hours of life 200mL (one feed) delivers 10.8g IgG per lamb/kid 600g Launchpad18 makes 2L liquid colostrum – enough for 10 lambs/kids
Feeding Launchpad18 to small ruminants? Very small lambs/kids may not take 200mL all at once. Here’s a guide to giving the animal two smaller feeds. *Assuming birthweights of lambs/kids are approx 4kg. ^ IgG testing done May 2020.
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Three things to ask about colostrum powder for lambs or kids Providing a newborn animal with colostrum within 12 hours of birth is vital, we know that. And if maternal colostrum is unavailable or poor quality, a colostrum replacer can provide a healthy alternative. So, how do you select a good colostrum replacer? Price is always a factor but remember that a product selected on price may not give a newborn lamb or kid the start it needs. Consider these points when selecting a colostrum powder:
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Do you need a colostrum replacer or a colostrum supplement?
Although very similar, it’s important to note the difference between a colostrum replacer and a colostrum supplement. A colostrum replacer is designed to completely replace the first feeding of colostrum – most often when high-quality colostrum is not available. A feed of colostrum replacer will provide at least 10g of Immunoglobulin G (IgG) which is essential for achieving passive transfer in a lamb or kid. A colostrum supplement, on the other hand, is designed to be fed in conjunction with maternal colostrum. On its own, a colostrum supplement cannot replace high quality colostrum. Depending on your requirements, both options provide different benefits. However, a colostrum replacer is more cost-effective as it can be used as the sole source of colostrum or to enrich maternal colostrum.
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Has pasteurisation retained the natural ratio of all ingredients?
Products listed as “whole colostrum” are just that; made from colostrum collected from dairy cows. The colostrum must be heat-treated (pasteurised) to eliminate any potential disease-causing agents, such as Johne’s disease. Heat treatment is key here. Where standard pasteurisation involves high temperatures which can reduce IgG content and damage growth factors, whole colostrum is pasteurised through carefully timed heating and cooling cycles with regular testing to preserve the natural ratio of all ingredients, keeping key colostral components intact.
