Improved Alfamix and Alfabrok After one year of testing the composition of 1025 Alfamix rabbit and 5062 Alfabrok rabbit has greatly improved. The latest research on digestion in rabbits has led to improved compositions which naturally provide maximum protection against common intestinal diseases. Besides optimal natural protection against intestinal diseases, alfamix rabbit and alfabrok rabbit now ensure improved optimal growth, especially in large breeds, without the animals gaining weight. Alfamix rabbit has also changed visually. The food is now less sticky and much brighter in colour. The new formulation naturally provides, with a combination of acids, herbs and yeast cultures, maximum protection against common intestinal diseases! The acids ensure that the causes of disease cannot multiply and the yeast cultures adhere to the coli bacteria so that they no longer can function and are easily evacuated from the body with the stools. The test pens that in previous years had considerable difficulty with bloat, this year had no casualties due to this disease! Guarantees can not be given, but the results are promising, i.e. very low mortality in young rabbits. The new formulations also provide for a better (faster) growth than before without the animals gaining weight. From week 50 we expect to start delivering the new composition Alfamix rabbit. Alfabrok rabbit will follow early next year. The packages with the new composition are temporarily fitted with brightly coloured stickers to indicate that it is an improved formula. Two special feeds for white fowl 703 white feathers pellets: Garvo has gained many loyal users with the 700-series ornamental poultry feed. In several types in this series, we add carotene to achieve a better yolk colour or leg colour. All feeds also contain corn-carotene. That carotene can cause discolouration in poultry with white plumage. Especially for breeders of white animals, Garvo introduced earlier this year 703 white feathers pellets. A highly specialised feed to be used in various stages of life, combined with other feeds. Despite the specialised nature of this feed, the sales have far exceeded our expectations! 725 white cockerels growing pellets: Different breeders of white poultry from the Netherlands, Germany and the UK, asked us to produce very special feed for the growth of white cockerels and white heavy breeds in general. In mid January 2011 Garvo will therefore introduce 725 white cockerels growth pellets, which can be considered the carotene-free variant of 723 young cockerel pellets. 725 is a very protein-rich feed without carotene ingredient For white breeds with other than yellow legs, the feeding advice is now as follows: As laying feed for (hatching) eggs: 80% 703 white feather pellets + 20% wheat + unlimited shell grit Chicks from 0-3 weeks of age: 50% 703 white feathers pellets + 50% alfastart chicks (available in 12.5 kg and 800g). Hens (small breeds) from 3 weeks to mature: 100% 703 white feathers pellets. Cockerels and hens heavy breeds from 3 weeks to 12 weeks: 100% 703 white feathers pellets. Cockerels and hens heavy breeds from 12 weeks: 100% 725 white cockerels growth pellets, if there is a white animal with yellow leg colour, an optimum can be found with the different species in which the leg colour becomes beautifully intense yellow and the feathers do not fade. New labels on feed packaging As from 1 September 2010, a new EC Regulation (No 767/2009) is in force. This Regulation replaces seven European directives. The new regulation contains rules for the production and marketing of animal feed. It mainly has many consequences for the labelling of compound feed, single-feed and pet food. This summer we at Garvo have grappled with the new legislation. The mandatory information on the labels has changed with the new regulation so that the space on the existing labels is too small. All feed produced since September 1 has been labelled with larger labels and in a new layout under the new legislation. New is that all E-numbers of the vitamins and all chemical compounds of the trace elements must be indicated. Look for an example of an old label here and a new label here. All the labels look totally different, but the compositions have almost always remained the same! Follow Garvo news via TWITTER @garvo_uk Starting this week Garvo also has a Twitter account. This relatively new medium works as a type of group SMS. Follow us on our Twitterpage and stay quickly informed on new products, product changes, product information, new dealer addresses, events and facts about pets! Alfamix chickens, Alfamix chicks and Alfastart chicks in 12.5 kg We have repeatedly announced that we will sell alfamix chickens, alfamix chicks and alfastart chicks in 12.5 kg packaging. Unfortunately we have had to delay this several times due to setbacks. A few weeks ago the packages finally arrived. These bags consist of several layers of foil. The layers came loose, however, so the packaging was rejected by us and the launch had to be postponed. The bags are currently being reprinted (in Italy) and now we hope to introduce these feeds in gorgeous 12.5 kg packaging as from 1 January. Nutrition for fighting breeds and heavy breeds Garvo has carried the product Alfastart chicks in its assortment for a long time. Until now, the feed was only available in bags of 800g. At the end of December 2010 it will also be available in 12.5 kg packages. With this new package size, this unique feed becomes interesting for various fanciers. Alfastart chicks contains both high quality vegetable protein and animal protein (in the form of dried shrimp). This makes it particularly suitable as feed supplement for heavy breeds such as Brahma, Orpington, Marans and Faverolles. The same goes for fighting breeds such as Indian fighting fowl and Malaysian. This feed contributes to faster growth, stronger feathers and harder, muscular animals. Add one quarter to one third of alfastart chicks to Garvo chick feeds (701/702) or to breeding feeds (714, 715, 723) for best results in heavy breeds and fighting breeds. Egg inspections Last year we have tested alfastart chicks for a better quality egg. Alfastart chicks shows a very positive influence on the size of the eggs and the quality of the eggshells. The feed contains highly absorbable calcium and very high quality protein. These contribute to an egg format that fits the breed; the maximum genetic potential is expressed. Thanks to the highly absorbable calcium in alfastart chicks the chicken also develops eggs with a solid shell of uniform strength, smooth with a beautiful structure. If you bring eggs to evaluation, alfastart chicks is a powerful tool for perfect predicates. Add one quarter to one third of alfastart chicks to Garvo breeding feeds (716/717) or laying feeds (730/731).