• Introduce Meal Time Alpaca Pellets plus Zinc gradually to allow digestive systems to adjust to the higher starch intake.
• Alpacas should always have access to a quality fibre source such as hay, chaff, pasture or silage to maintain a healthy digestive system.
• Do not allow individual animals to over consume. When feeding a group of animals spread the feed along the trough to allow for easy access by them all.
• Keep feed fresh and ensure feeding containers are kept clean.
• Ensure that Alpacas have access to fresh, clean water at all times.
Suggested Feeding Rates of Meal Time Alpaca Pellets plus Zinc to help prevent Facial Eczema:
• Feed Meal Time Alpaca Pellets plus Zinc from mid-January to mid-April to help with the prevention of Facial Eczema.
• Do not feed Meal Time Alpaca Pellets plus Zinc for more than 100 days continuously.
Suggested Feeding Rates to aid in prevention of Facial Eczema:
• Feeding Rate: 3grams/kg of body weight
• Adult Males(80kg): 240grams/head/day
• Adult Females(60kg):180grams/head/day
• Young: 50-150grams/head/day depending on weight
• Cria: 50-100grams/head/day depending on weight
