Ralco Birthright Pig Milk Replacer

Make sure all pigs receive adequate colostrum as soon after birth as possible.

Supplementing litters: Birthright recommends using a 1-gal milk dispenser or an in-line milk system. Mix 5 cups or 1.1 lbs of Birthright baby pig replacer per gallon of water. Birthright Pig Milk Replacer should be fed cold, from 12 hours of age to day 14, and then discontinued to encourage the consumption of creep feed. Creep feed should be fed from 5 to 7 days of age until weaning, even during the period milk replacer is fed.

To start milk feeding, place about 1/2 cup of milk in bottom of the milk dispenser. The noses of 2 or 3 smaller pigs can be dipped in the milk to encourage consumption. Always keep enough milk in the dispenser so it does not run dry. Never mix the milk to dilute less than 5 cups. This can cause pigs to scour. In large litters or poor milking sows, increase the amount of milk powder to 6 to 7 cups. Be sure to provide fresh, clean source of water in the farrowing crate for all baby pigs.

Orphan pigs: Mix 8 cups or 1-3/4 lb of Birthright per gallon. Allow them to consume the milk free-choice. House in a warm, dry pen. Hoovers and mats can help keep piglets warm and prevent drafts. Make sure a clean water source is also available.

Show pigs: Top-dress on feed as needed.

The directions are for Birthright only, not for other baby pig milk replacers.