New Colostrum Supplements for Better Fawn Nutrition
Insufficient colostrum fed to each fawn should be ranked as the #1 concern for herd reproduction management. Developed with key industry professionals, La Belle introduces two new colostrum supplements for newborn fawns needing immediate colostrum nutrition. Use First-Catch Fawn Paste for the initial feeding to all fawns when tagging and releasing back into the wild. If you are bottle feeding, continue supplementation with First-Fawn Colostrum Powder.

Doe preparation, observation, insemination, pre-natal nutrition, and genetic selection are all important factors leading up to that crucial moment of fawning. Every owner understands that properly rearing a newborn through the first few months of life (whether by the mother or the owner) is crucial in the development of a good, solid animal. However, many tend to overlook the most important time period - the first 24 hours.

About Mother's Colostrum
At the time of birth, fawns are immediately exposed to the harmful pathogens and bacteria found in their outside environment. This exposure can lead to malnutrition and, in some cases, even death. With their mother's colostrum and the addition of these supplements, each animal will now receive a more balanced, nutrient-rich feeding for necessary protection.

The all-natural first milk is rich in antibodies and nutrients, providing vital immune support in the initial stages of life. Through passive transfer, immunoglobulins in colostrum move from the mother to the young fawn. The composition of colostrum is much different than that of regular milk. Not only does it contain immunoglobulins and bioactive proteins, it is also higher in fat, protein, and solids (all critical to neonates).

These important hormones and growth factors are absorbed through the gastrointestinal walls and serve to "jumpstart" the newborn's immune system. It is essential to feed colostrum shortly after parturition, before the gut closes off and passive transfer is no longer possible. Although feeding colostrum in the first few hours does not guarantee an animal's survival, this new program will help provide the vital nutrients that are needed to overcome the stress of being a newborn. For more information and implementation into your feeding schedule, please contact us at: 1-866-594-6700.