Artificial feed formulas

ARTIFICIAL FEED FORMULAS

Artificial feed formulas

  • Introduce in a gradual manner.
  • Monitor for signs of indigestion if any.

Item

Protein(%)

Fat(%)

Carbohydrate(%)

Solids(%)

Fiber (%)

Rice-based formula for elephant calf

1.7

1.5

8.0

12.4

0.04
  • Elephant calf under artificial feed formula should always gain a minimum of 0.5 kg body weight per day (recordings are available even with a weight gain of about 1.5 kg per day for extended periods of time).

Weight

Energy requirement per day

Rice based formula required per day

100 kg

6000-8000 kcal

400-550 oz

200 kg

16,000-20,000 kcal

1100-1333 oz

Artificial feed- formula intolerance

  • Monitor for the signs of ill health after you introduce the new artificial feed formula
  • Rule out pathogen or intolerance of artificial feeding formula
  • If formula intolerance is suspected, discontinue the artificial feed formula
  • If discontinued, feed water or 5 to 10 per cent dextrose until the elimination of the most of the old feed formula and subsequent introduction of a new artificial feed formula.
Last modified: Saturday, 28 April 2012, 9:56 AM