The perfect feed to aid the transition from weaning to adult feeds
Crialibra™
A high specification complementary feed for adolescent camelids, designed to manage the transition from weaning to adult diets and promote healthy growth.
Crialibra™
The perfect feed for a smooth transition to adult feed.
A complementary winter feed for adolescent cria, designed to maximise weight gains, reduce dietary stress & ease the transition to adult feed.
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What are the Benefits of Feeding Crialibra?
- The perfect feed to aid the transition from weaning to adult feeds.
- Contains expertly balanced nutrients to support the camelid during the crucial adolescent growth period, particularly during poor grazing.
- Contains high quality whey protein concentrate to minimise the impact of dietary change.
- Contains high levels of essential vitamins, especially vitamin D3 and digestible sources of calcium, phosphorous and trace elements.
- Contains nucleotides for supporting good vital organ development and immunity.
- Provides digestible milk and globular proteins for growth and metabolic requirements like hormones, enzymes and plasma.
- Contains yeast cultures to aid fibre digestion through the development of foregut microbial fermentation.
- Contains natural antioxidants for overall short and long term health.
- Provides high levels of bio-available zinc, essential for high quality fibre and healthy skin.
- Helps to safeguard the delivery of important minerals against antagonists in feed and the environment.
- Contains the Oatinol® Delivery System™ to maintain a high rate of nutrient absorption.
- Manufactured to Universal Feed Assurance Scheme (UFAS) standards as palatable, easy-to-feed 2mm pellets.
When Should I Feed Crialibra to my Alpaca, Llama or Camel?
Crialibra is a complementary feed designed for all adolescent camelids to 12 months, to support growth and enable the smooth transition to adult feed.
The main part of your alpaca’s diet should be grass along with hay or haylage – usually 1.5% of the animal’s weight per day. Most alpacas will also need a nutritional supplement to maintain a healthy digestion, avoid impaction and ensure the correct balance of nutrients. Crialibra has been designed to bridge the gap between Hembra & Cria and Camelibra and to provide this vital nutritional support to adolescent camelids.
Why we Recommend Grass Testing
Our range is designed to meet the nutritional needs of your herd. However, as grass can vary across the country, we recommend that you carry out grass testing to check the specific nutrient and mineral levels in your local area. This helps to highlight any potential deficiencies or toxicities present on your land or in your feeding. For more information about grass testing please get in touch and we'll be happy to help.
Explained - Nutraceuticals & the Oatinol® Delivery System™
Explained - The 38 Active Nutraceuticals in Crialibra
Nutraceuticals are products derived from food sources with extra health benefits in addition to their basic nutritional value.
Betaine
Helps preserve the availability of essential amino acids methionine and choline for use within the body. Helps reduce heat stress.
Beta Carotene (Vitamin A Precursor)
A safe and effective way to provide the building blocks for vitamin A, which is vital for vision, appetite and growth.
Biotin
Essential for the integrity of cloven hooves and fleece, and maintenance of normal blood glucose levels.
Calcium
Essential as a major constituent of bones and required for muscle contractions (all movement), cell membrane function and enzyme regulation.
Carnitine
Improves mitochondrial efficiency and reduces free radicals. Supports heart muscle function, encourages lean body mass and supports joint health.
Choline
Essential for all cell membranes and neural function, necessary to support cognitive health.
Copper (inc. Protected)
Essential for improving blood flow and for the production of collagen, which provides the framework for muscles, organs and connective tissues.
Digestible Milk Proteins (Whey Protein Concentrate)
Sources of readily digestible milk proteins that provide key amino acids for supporting the growth of all tissues with high protein contents, namely: muscles, ligaments, tendons, fleece and hooves.
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
Important for growth and development and helps to produce healthy blood cells.
Glutamine
An important amino acid providing immune system support, intestinal health regulation and support with muscle recovery.
Iodine
Essential for the production of thyroid hormones. A deficiency of these can cause lethargy, poor performance, poor fleece quality and infertility.
Iron
Essential for the transport and storage of oxygen around the body. It is also needed for growth, healing and supporting immunity.
Magnesium
Essential for the nervous system and for normal growth and development. Important for regulating muscle contractions and movement.
Manganese (inc. Protected)
Essential for the production of chondroitin sulphate to aid healthy movement and the utilisation of fats and carbohydrates for energy.
Methionine (Protected)
An essential amino acid. The pseudo-ruminant environment alters organic methionine sources, so by protecting methionine we can ensure it reaches the small intestines and is absorbed as required.
Natural Calcium & Magnesium Carbonate
Natural buffering material helps to stabilise the pH in the foregut and encourage the development of beneficial fibre digesting bacteria. This is important when feeding cereal high sugar/soluble carbohydrate feeds, including spring grass, which is converted into lactic acid, which can increase acidity and create an unfavourable environment for the fibre digesting bacteria.
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Important for carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism, cell respiration and DNA repair.
Oligosaccharides (Mannan & Fructo) (Prebiotics)
Support the immune system by maintaining naturally high levels of macrophage activity to block harmful organisms being absorbed into the bloodstream and optimises the microbial population by supporting the natural expulsion of antagonists in the digestive tract.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Omega 3 fatty acids provide the precursors of anti-inflammatory regulators and are a daily source of essential fat components, providing the correct dietary balance with pro-inflammatory regulatory component omega 6. Omega 3's are also found in large concentrations in spermatozoa and are essential for maintaining cell wall integrity and preventing moisture/oil loss from the skin.
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
Essential in order for the body to synthesise coenzyme A, which is essential for fatty acid metabolism.
Phosphorous
Essential for growth, bone & teeth development, and supports urinary tract health.
Potassium
Aids fat & carbohydrate metabolism, nerve and muscle control.
Salt: Sodium Chloride
An important electrolyte which regulates bodily fluids across cells and essential for movement of nerve impulses across the body.
Seaweed Meal
High in potassium and a good source of iodine along with other trace elements. Helps sustain good bacteria in the digestive tract.
Selenium (inc. Protected)
An important antioxidant that works synergistically with vitamin E.
Sodium Bicarbonate
A natural buffering agent to help neutralise acid loads in the stomach.
Sulphur
Supports the production of collagen in the body and has antioxidant properties.
Toxin Binders
A blend of microscopic absorbent compounds that aid the natural expulsion of antagonists found in feed and the environment.
Vitamin A (Retinyl Acetate)
Essential for healthy eyesight, a strong bone structure, good fertility and an active immune system.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Supports neural pathways, appetite & muscle strength.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Supports appetite, growth and healthy skin.
Vitamin B6
Supports protein metabolism, growth and cognitive function.
Vitamin B12
Essential for the utilisation of amino acids; involved in the production of red blood cells and the integrity of the nervous system.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C directly affects the level of tissue growth and development and the maintenance of the body's immune system. Essential for the production of collagen in the body that forms the matrix of connective tissues.
Vitamin D3
Crucial for bone development. Also important for the immune system, fertility and the release of insulin.
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol)
A biological antioxidant and essential for healthy reproductive, muscular, circulatory, nervous and immune systems. Has anti-ageing properties.
Vitamin K
Supports optimal liver function and important for the blood clotting process.
Yeast Cultures
Yeast cultures help to stabilise the pH in the foregut and encourage the development of beneficial fibre digesting bacteria. This is important when feeding cereal, high sugar/soluble carbohydrate feeds, including spring grass, which is converted into lactic acid, which can increase acidity and create an unfavourable environment for the fibre digesting bacteria. Significantly improve the digestibility of phosphorous from normal feed.
Zinc (inc. Protected)
Essential for fibre quality and keratin production. Supports insulin production and the immune system.
Explained - The 4 Active Nutraceuticals in the Oatinol Delivery System
Nutraceuticals are products derived from food sources with extra health benefits in addition to their basic nutritional value.
Oatinol is a natural high quality oil based concept developed by and unique to GWF Nutrition. When incorporated into the feed it supplies the following four active nutraceuticals to:
- Maintain gut cell integrity.
- Maintain the lining of the gut.
- Support the immune system.
- Aid the absorption of active ingredients, vitamins and trace elements.
Galactolipid Natural Emulsifiers
Galactolipids are a combination of sugar and fat molecules that create the perfect medium for the absorption of active ingredients across the gut wall.
Natural Tocotrienol Antioxidants
Tocotrienol antioxidants are a natural form of vitamin E. They are 40-60 times more readily available than other forms of vitamin E and help to maintain the integrity of the cells forming the lining of the gut to aid absorption.
Oat Derived Beta Glucans
Beta Glucans have prebiotic properties that support beneficial bacteria in the gut to promote healthy absorption.
Phospholipids
Phospholipids have emulsifying properties and have been shown to actively influence nutrient digestibility and absorption.
Daily Feeding Recommendation
Crialibra is recommended to be fed before transitioning to Camelibra to maximise the growth, health and wellbeing of the camelid.
Crialibra can also be fed as a standalone product to support the adolescent camelid during this important period of growth and development.
Weaning to 12 Months of Age - When Fed with Hembra & Cria (Recommended)
- From weaning, reduce the daily feeding recommendation of Hembra & Cria to 50gm and introduce 75gm of Crialibra for a period of 2 weeks.
- After this 2 week period, remove Hembra & Cria from the diet and increase Crialibra to 100gm/day.
- Continue up to 12 months of age.
- Always ensure the availability of quality forage/fibre.
From 12 Months of Age - When Fed with Camelibra (Recommended)
- Reduce the daily feeding recommendation of Crialibra to 50gm/day and introduce Camelibra at half the daily feeding recommendation for a period of 2 weeks.
- After this 2 week period, remove Crialibra from the diet and feed Camelibra at the full daily feeding recommendation.
- Always ensure the availability of quality forage/fibre.
Weaning to 12 Months of Age - Without Hembra & Cria
- From weaning, introduce 50gm per day of Crialibra for a period of 2 weeks.
- After this 2 week period, increase Crialibra to 100gm/day.
- Continue up to 12 months of age.
- Always ensure the availability of quality forage/fibre.
From 12 Months of Age - Without Camelibra
- Reduce the daily feeding recommendation of Crialibra to 50gm/day and introduce a high quality adult feed at half the daily feeding recommendation for 2 weeks.
- After this 2 week period remove Crialibra from the diet and continue to feed a high quality adult feed as per the manufacturer's directions.
- Always ensure the availability of quality forage/fibre.
Category | Daily Feeding Level |
All Adolescent Camelids | 100gm / Day |
Additional Product Information
Product Information & Analysis
WH311024-1435
Form & Pack Size(s)
Manufactured as:
- Very Digestible 2mm Pellets
Available in:
- 20kg Bags
Analytical Constituents
- 16% Crude Protein
- 8% Crude Fat
- 9.5% Crude Fibre
- 14% Crude Ash
- 12% Starch
- 7% Sugar
- 2.5% Calcium
- 1% Phosphorus
- 0.4% Sodium
- 0.5% Magnesium
- 0.45% Sulphur
- 1.3% Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Composition
- Micronized (Sugar) Beet Pulp
- Linseed Expeller
- Black Oats
- Cane (Sugar) Molasses
- Hemp Meal
- Calcium Carbonate
- Dicalcium Phosphate
- Vegetable Oils & Fats (inc. 2.5% Oatinol)
- 2.5% Whey Protein Concentrate
- Maize Gluten (Prairie) Meal (Non-GM)
- Oat Fibre (Bran)
- 0.7% Natural Calcium & Magnesium Carbonate
- Sodium Chloride
- 0.6% Oligosaccharides (Mannan & Fructo)
- Magnesium Oxide
- Calcium Sulphate Anhydrous (Pellet Binder)
- Monocalcium Phosphate
- By-pass Methionine
- 0.1% Seaweed Meal
- 0.02% MSM (Methylsulfonymethane)
- 0.02% Yeast Derived Nucleotides
Nutritional Additives
Amino Acids
- 0.7% Lysine
- 0.5% Methionine (Isopropyl Ester of Hydroxy Analogue of Methionine (3c309) 1600mg & DL-Methionine (3c301) 400mg)
Trace Elements (/kg):
- 534mg Zinc (3b615 Zinc Chelate of Lysine and Glutamic Acid)
- 406mg Zinc (3b603 Zinc Oxide)
- 259mg Manganese (3b504 Manganese Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate)
- 116mg Manganese (3b502 Manganese (II) Oxide)
- 116mg Copper (3b405 Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate)
- 59mg Iron (3b103 Iron (II) Sulphate Monohydrate)
- 50mg Copper (3b415 Copper Chelate of Lysine and Glutamic Acid)
- 11mg Iodine (3b202 Iodine (I) Calcium Iodate Anhydrous)
- 1.75mg Selenium (3b818 L-Selenomethionine)
- 1.17mg Selenium (3b801 Sodium Selenite)
Vitamins (/kg):
- 81200iu Vitamin A (3a672a)
- 17400iu Vitamin D3 (3a671)
- 843mg Vitamin E (3a700i)
- 750mg Betaine (3a925)
- 464mg L-Carnitine (3a910)
- 118mg Vitamin C (3a300)
- 93mg Niacin (3a315)
- 58mg Calcium D-Pantothenate (3a841)
- 35mg Folic Acid (3a316)
- 29mg Vitamin B6 (3a831)
- 29mg Vitamin B1 (3a821)
- 13.2mg Vitamin K3 (3a711)
- 7mg Vitamin B2 (3a825i)
- 3.7mg Biotin (3a880)
- 380mcg Vitamin B12 (3a835; Cyanocobalamin)
- 50mcg Vitamin A Precursor (3a160(a) Beta-Carotene)
Sensory Additives
Flavour Enhancers (/kg):
- 2.5gm L-Glutamic Acid (2b620)
- 20.6mg Premixture of Flavouring Compounds
Technological Additives
Binders & Anti-Caking Agents (/kg):
- 2.4gm Sepiolite (E562)
Zootechnical Additives
Digestibility Enhancers (/kg):
- 1.5e10 CFU 4b1702 Saccharomyces Cerevisiae CNCM I-4407 (Actisaf Sc47)
Quality Assurance / Storage Advice & Additional Information
- This product is manufactured to Universal Feed Assurance Scheme (UFAS) standard.
- This product should be stored in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight.
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Associated Knowledge Base Articles
For more detailed information relating to the benefits of this product, please refer to the following Knowledge Base articles:
- The Role of Nutricines in Health
- The Oatinol Delivery System
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
How Long Should I Feed Crialibra For?
We recommend that you introduce Crialibra from 6 months until a couple of weeks into good grass growth and spring turnout (typically early April) or about 12 months of age.
Is Crialibra Suitable for Crias?
Yes absolutely, although for very young cria up to 6 months of age we would recommend Hembra & Cria. Crialibra is designed specifically for adolescent Cria and contains Whey Protein Concentrate which as far as we know is unique in the UK market.
Is Crialibra Suitable for Pregnant Hembras?
Yes although we would suggest feeding Hembra & Cria, Camelibra or one of Fibregest or Fibregrass instead.
What Sizes is Crialibra Available in?
Crialibra comes in a 20kg bag.
Can I Try a Sample Before I Buy?
Yes of course, if you would like a sample of one of our products please just get in touch.
Where Can I Buy Crialibra?
Depending on your herd size it may be more cost effective to source from one of our retail stockists. Alternatively, you can order from us directly if required. Our feeds and supplements are available at most good pet shops and country stores around the UK. To find a local stockist in your area search using our Stockist Locator. Our products are also available from a variety of online retailers.
What is the Oatinol™ Delivery System?
The Oatinol™ Delivery System is a ground-breaking concept only found in GWF Nutrition products. It means that a higher rate of absorption of important nutrients is maintained by your animal’s digestive tract, allowing them to properly utilise the key ingredients and benefit more fully.
Oatinol™ helps the absorption of actives including glutamine, trace elements, minerals and vitamins whilst extracting more nutrients from the ingested daily forage of the camelid.
Is Crialibra Economical to Feed?
Crialibra requires a low feed rate of just 100gms per day, making it a cost effective way to ensure your animal is getting all the nutritional support it needs.
Crialibra also contains some very high value ingredients - Whey Protein Concentrate and Maize Gluten (Prairie) Meal making it a highly specialist feed.
Can you Export Crialibra?
We are unable to send Crialibra outside the UK due to the content of Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC), However, Hembra & Cria can be exported and we would suggest it can be used as a replacement product when fed at 75gms a day. If you have any specific nutritional questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact us directly.
Need More Information?
For all general enquiries, technical and feeding support, please telephone: +44 (0)1225 708482 or email: info@gwfnutrition.com