Camelid Nutrition
Camelid Nutrition
IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor-1) plays a significant role in the growth and development of camelids, similar to other mammals. Studies have explored its influence on various aspects, including: growth, reproduction, and responses to stress.
IGF-1's Role in Camelids
Growth and Development:
IGF-1, or Insulin like growth factor 1, along with growth hormone (GH), is crucial for normal bone and tissue growth in camelids. Studies have shown that IGF-1 stimulates protein synthesis and inhibits protein degradation, contributing to muscle growth.
Gene Polymorphisms:
Research has explored variations in the IGF-1 gene in dromedary camels, identifying potential links between gene polymorphisms and traits like body weight and weight gain.
Reproduction:
IGF-1 has been shown to improve in vitro meiotic resumption of oocytes in dromedary camels, suggesting a role in reproductive processes.
IGF-1 and Camel Milk Production:
IGF-1 is present in camel milk, although its concentration can vary. The concentration of IGF-1 in camel milk can be influenced by factors such as diet and lactation stage. Feed formulations for all camelids including Bactrian Camels, Dromedary Camels, Llamas, Alpacas and Guanacos.
Stress Response:
IGF-1 levels in camel plasma have been observed to change during dehydration, indicating its involvement in the camel's response to stress.
Camelid Feed FormuLations
Camelid (Cria) Starter #12
Formula: CCS-12
Formulated to be used in high protein pelleted feeds for nursing or weaned juvenile
Camelids 12 pounds or 5.44 kilograms of Nature's Formula IGF-1 provides a guaranteed analysis of:
33,000 international units Vitamin A
241.92 international units Vitamin D
90,000 international units Vitamin E
5 Mg Biotin Vitamin B7
100 Mg Folic Acid Vitamin B9
100 ppm (Min) Cobalt Carbonate
360,000 ppm Organic Selenium
8% Zin-Pro Organic Manganese
8% Zin-Pro Organic Zinc
Camelid Maintenance Formula #8
Formula: CMF-8
8 pounds or 3.63 kilograms of Nature’s Formula IGF-1, in cubed, pelleted or textured feeds formulated to fortify camelids with optimum nutrition that is crucial in maintaining overall herd health with a guaranteed analysis providing:
22,000 international units of vitamin A
161.28 international units of Vitamin D
60,000 international units of Vitamin E 3.3328 mg
Biotin Vitamin B7
66.664 Mg Folic Acid B9
66.664 ppm Cobalt Carbonate
240,000 ppm Organic Selenium
8% Zin-Pro Organic Manganese
8% Zin-Pro Organic Zinc
Camelid Breeding Formula #10
Formula: CBF-10
Formulated in cubed, pelleted or textured feeds enriched with essential vitamins and micronutrients, that are crucial in maintaining for bulls maintaining body mass during the breeding season fortified with key nutrients for increased conception rates and overall herd health during pregnancy with a guaranteed analysis providing:
27,500 international units of Vitamin A
201.6 international units of Vitamin D
75,000 international units of Vitamin E
4.166 Mg Biotin Vitamin B7
83.33 Mg Folic Acid B9
83.33 ppm Cobalt Carbonate
300 ppm Organic Selenium
8% Zin-Pro Organic Manganese
8 % Zin-Pro Organic Zinc
Designed to Fortify from Conception to Consumption
Nature’s Formula IGF-1 is manufactured and distributed by Nutra Blend LLC, and is readily available to any independent feed manufacturer in America. It is supported by the scientific focus on green vegetative components that stimulate growth factors in ruminants, optimizing fortification to the DNA blueprint of each animal.