From the beginning of April 2011 GWF Nutrition will be replacing their coveted Camelibra NG-1 camelid feed with a new, improved version called: Camelibra NG-2 +Omega 3.

The reason for this change has been brought about by a number of key factors, namely:

GWF Nutrition has an on-going development policy that strives to improve the products it manufactures and sells. By constantly assessing both new and existing raw materials/ingredients, as well as EU approved feed additives; the company ensures that the latest health benefits are incorporated into its products where applicable.

In the last year, Hemp Seed Meal has been identified as having excellent potential to provide good quality protein, digestible fibre and high levels of Omega 3 essential fatty acids. Omega 3’s have been the subject of much research in the last five years and are now regarded as a critical part of the diet for maintaining natural health, fertility and performance in all animals.

The presence of Genetic Modification (GM) in soya protein has become a real issue for GWF Nutrition during 2010 and 2011. Despite purchasing “Identity Preserved Non GM soya” to enable them to declare their products as “Non GM”, the last four GM tests have revealed low level GM contamination in their products. Under the law, however, Camelibra NG-1 can still be classed as “Non GM” because the levels are below an industry agreed “Adventitious level”, which realistically recognizes the fact that as all types of soya go through the same port handling facilities, contamination with GM material is inevitable.

At the 2011 Alpaca Futurity Show, Technical Director: Stephen Tucker took the opportunity to discuss these matters with many of the visitors to the company’s stand. The general reactions were as follows:

GM Material

Most of the Alpaca owners did not have an issue with genetic modification and did not give it a lot of thought, though they did recognize that it would be a problem for ‘Organic’ or ‘Soil Association’ classed farms. The general consensus was that GM will be/is a reality of food production.

Hemp Seed/Omega 3’s

Everyone was pleased that GWF Nutrition are continuously developing the quality of their products. The addition of natural hemp derived Omega 3 was viewed as a positive step forward, particularly for the crucial area of skin quality and fibre production. The inclusion of hemp seed meal to replace soya bean meal, at no extra cost, in a new formula Camelibra NG-2 met with universal approval.

To date, Bozedown Alpacas have been instrumental in testing the new ‘Camelibra NG-2’ and reported that palatability and acceptability of the new ‘soya free’ product was at least as good, if not better than Camelibra NG-1

How will this affect you?

From the beginning of April 2011, GWF Nutrition will be replacing their existing Camelibra NG-1 with Camelibra NG-2 +Omega 3. This will improve the quality of the product and guarantee its ‘Non GM’ status.

For a short period, existing Camelibra NG-1 bags will be used for packaging but with Camelibra NG-2 labels sewn into the top of the bags. All prices remain the same.

For further information on new Camelibra NG-2 + Omega 3 or any of the items above, please contact GWF Nutrition on: 01225 708482 or visit: www.gwfnutrition.com.