“We’re tight on shed space, so we want lambs to be fit and healthy to get them out quick. We use Aqua Lamb on every lamb—it’s just a little squirt, very easy to use.
It gives them energy and gets them up and sucking very quickly. Since using it, we have had no issues with watery mouth and have cleared scour out in the last two years. The benefit of the product always outweighs the cost; it gives you peace of mind knowing you have yourself covered.”
“Aqua Lamb has the hyper-immunised immunoglobulin in it to coat the gut.”
“It’s the simple things… get your bedding proper, your colostrum, and a product like Aqua Lamb that has the hyper-immunised immunoglobulin in it to coat the gut and stop the bad bacteria.
Watery mouth is caused by E. coli. If you can get that not to bind to your gut, it really will help to reduce the incidence of watery mouth.
It’s better to prevent than to have to treat it. A good start is half the battle.”
“We have been using Aqua Lamb for three years now in an indoor lambing system. All the lambs receive two pumps when I iodine their navels.
It gives me peace of mind knowing they’ve had it straight away, as it supports their gut health, prevents infection, and provides a boost of energy to get them up and going.
We have had zero cases of watery mouth (touch wood), which I attribute to good hygiene and Aqua Lamb.”
“We’ve been using Twin Plus and Cobalt B12 on our farm for almost 15 years, and we’ve seen a significant increase in our lambs weaned each year. Twin Plus has been especially effective in bringing up the body condition of our ewes before breeding, resulting in a higher number of healthy lambs at birth. We give all our lambs Cobalt B12 to ensure they thrive a few weeks after birth. These products have been a vital part of our farm’s success, and we highly recommend them to any farmer looking to increase their lambing percentage and the health of their flock.”
Young lambs face challenges with weak immune systems and reliance on maternal colostrum for passive resistant protection (Lorenz et al., 2015). However, even with support from maternal immunoglobulins, lambs still exhibit high mortality rates. This vulnerability is further compounded by their inability to generate an immune response to antigens, rendering them highly susceptible to infections (Lorenz et al., 2015).
Research conducted in Ireland emphasises the importance of early and effective gut microbiome supplementation to ensure the survival and health of young lambs. Probiotic supplementation is vital in establishing a healthy gut microbiome, which is crucial for developing the gut immune system in newborn lambs (Morrow-Tesch et al., 2006; Lorenz et al., 2015).
Studies conducted in the United Kingdom highlight the positive impact of probiotics on lamb health. These studies demonstrate the benefits of probiotics in improving gut health, enhancing immunity, and promoting overall lamb survival rates (Angell et al., 2017).
Establishing a diverse and beneficial gut microbiome is crucial for newborn lambs. Probiotics introduce beneficial microorganisms that contribute to developing a healthy gut microbiome in young lambs. This colonisation process improves gut health, enhances nutrient absorption, and strengthens the immune system (Morrow-Tesch et al., 2006; Angell et al., 2017; Gaggìa et al., 2018).
In summary, research has shown that early and effective gut microbiome supplementation, including the use of probiotics, can play a significant role in ensuring the health and survival of young lambs. The establishment of a diverse and beneficial gut microbiome promotes gut health, enhances immunity, and contributes to improved overall lamb well-being (Lorenz et al., 2015; Angell et al., 2017; Morrow-Tesch et al., 2006; Gaggìa et al., 2018).
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