Encouraging early intake of a highly digestible creep feed that contains a balance of energy and protein for muscle growth along with a balance of minerals for skeletal development is critical to optimize growth in the young lamb. In addition, getting a lamb started on solid feed at a young age facilitates early weaning. Protein sources should be used that provide the necessary profile of essential amino acids that can be used by the lamb prior to and after the full development of the rumen. As the lamb continues to grow, feed intake increases and lean growth per day starts to decline. During this time the rumen also becomes fully functional. The development of the rumen allows for increased utilization of less expensive grains and roughage ingredients in the diet. However, ration palatability to insure adequate feed intake and a level of nutrients necessary to continue maximizing lean growth are essential throughout the lamb’s life.
- Akey Sheep Premix – a highly fortified vitamin and trace mineral premix for sheep. Contains no added copper.
- Akey Lamb Base – A highly fortified base mix for growing and finishing lambs. Contains no added copper to help prevent copper toxicity.
- Akey 18% Lamb Creep Pellet – a complete pelleted supplement that has been formulated to capitalize on young lambs lean growth potential. Fed as the complete diet up to 60 lb of weight.
