{"product_id":"bonanza-ewe-reka-lamb-milk-replacer-from-ewes-milk","title":"Bonanza Ewe-Reka Lamb Milk Replacer from Ewe's Milk","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBonanza Ewe-Reka Lamb Milk Replacer\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBonanza Ewe-Reka is a milk replacer for newborn lambs made from ewe's milk instead of cow's milk. It is designed for shepherds and smallholders rearing orphan, surplus, triplet or pet lambs that need bottle or bucket feeding through lambing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEwe's milk suits the lamb better than cow's milk because it contains specific antibodies that protect against specific sheep diseases. Ewe-Reka also tastes and smells like the mother's milk, which encourages a stronger drinking reflex, and it mixes easily in warm or cold water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEwe's milk base:\u003c\/strong\u003e made from ewe's milk rather than the cow's milk used by many alternatives.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheep-specific antibodies:\u003c\/strong\u003e ewe's milk contains specific antibodies that protect against specific sheep diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong drinking reflex:\u003c\/strong\u003e tastes and smells like the mother's milk, helping lambs take to the teat.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive vegetable oils:\u003c\/strong\u003e coconut, linseed, rape, soya and palm.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant extracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e help reduce the risk of clostridia bloat and scour in young lambs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible mixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e disperses easily in warm or cold water for bottle, bucket or ad-lib systems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBonanza\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLamb milk replacer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMilk base\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEwe's milk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOils\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoconut, linseed, rape, soya, palm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOther ingredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant extracts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMixing water\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm or cold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNewborn, orphan, triplet and pet lambs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake sure the lamb has had colostrum from the ewe or a suitable colostrum substitute before starting on milk replacer.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeasure the powder and water according to the mixing rate on the pack, using warm or cold water.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStir or whisk until fully dispersed with no lumps remaining.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeed by bottle and teat, bucket or automatic feeder, offering little and often to very young lambs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMix only what is needed per feed and discard any milk left standing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWash and rinse teats, bottles and buckets after every feed, and keep clean fresh water available alongside.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eRearing more than one orphan this season? Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agrihealth\"\u003eAgrihealth farm and livestock range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose a ewe's milk replacer over a cow's milk one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEwe's milk is better for the lamb's health than cow's milk because it contains specific antibodies that protect against specific sheep diseases, and it is closer to what the lamb would naturally drink.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill lambs take to it easily?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEwe-Reka tastes and smells like the mother's milk, which causes a stronger drinking reflex and generally makes it easier to start reluctant lambs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix it with cold water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Ewe-Reka is easily mixed in warm or cold water, which suits bottle feeding as well as ad-lib and machine systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it contain besides milk?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt contains five vegetable oils - coconut, linseed, rape, soya and palm - plus plant extracts, which help reduce the risk of clostridia bloat and scour in young lambs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it replace colostrum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Colostrum from the ewe or a suitable colostrum substitute should always be given first; a milk replacer is fed afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should it be stored?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the bag sealed in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight, and use within the period stated on the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Bonanza\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBonanza produces youngstock nutrition for sheep and other farm livestock, supplied in the UK within the Agrihealth range. 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