Solubility Issues with Milk Replacer Powders— An Easy Fix

Allan Casey; Shirley Casey

doi:10.53607/wrb.v30.62

Authors

Allan M. Casey WildAgain Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc.
Shirley Casey WildAgain Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53607/wrb.v30.62

Keywords:

Milk replacement powders, milk powder solubility, reconstitution of milk replacement powder, milk powder formula preparation for wild mammals

Abstract

Wildlife rehabilitators caring for young mammals prepare and use milk replacement formulas. Most rehabilitators, over the years, have dutifully followed the mixing instructions indicated on product labeling. Instructions generally say to add water, gently stir, and the liquid formula is ready to use. This paper discusses issues related to these products’ lack of complete solubility, laboratory tests performed to measure insolubility, and minor adjustments to formula preparation that easily address these issues.

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Author Biography

Allan M. Casey, WildAgain Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc.

Allan and Shirley Casey, co–founders of WildAgain Wildlife Rehabilitation, have been licensed wildlife rehabilitators since 1986. They have conducted, published, and presented national research on wildlife rehabilitation topics. They have published 100+ papers and presented over 125 programs on wildlife topics around North America, including wildlife nutrition and health, wildlife care, regulations, and recruiting and sponsoring new rehabilitators.

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