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Mixing Livestock Milk Replacers Properly

1. Quantity to Be Prepared

Be sure to read instructions on bag or tag. Not all products have the same-sized cups, and different species require various mixtures.
Fill plastic cup with milk replacer (milk replacer density can vary; periodically check the quantity the cup holds).
Put required quantity of clean warm water at 110° to 115° in a clean bucket.

2. Mixing

Always use warm water except for products designed to be fed cold (C.A.L.F., pig milk replacer and lamb milk replacer).
Sprinkle milk replacer from the plastic cup onto the surface of the warm water.
If powder is dumped from cup onto the water surface, large balls may sink to the bottom of the
bucket.
Use a wire whisk that can reach the bottom of the bucket and stir briskly to completely suspend the milk replacer.
If using milk mixing machine, do not over mix by running the machine too long.
If a milk replacer contains alternate protein sources, a few quick stirs periodically will help keep the product suspended and prevent settling. If large quantities of milk replacer are mixed, stir every 5 minutes to prevent settling.

3. Feeding

4. Caution

Do not mix milk replacer and water in a nipple bottle. Instead, first prepare the solution and pour mixed milk into bottle.
Don’t use a stick or similar instrument to mix milk replacer—some agitation is needed whichcan best be achieved with a wire whisk.
Don’t add water to powder—it makes mixing more difficult.
Sanitation is important—clean all utensils after each feeding.
To keep milk replacer powder fresh, tightly roll the bag closed and store in a cool, dry place.

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