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Welcome
Welcome
Welcome to the Countrywide Farmers new Alternative Feed Guide, we hope that you
will find this guide a useful management tool for your business. To assist you we have
entered the products in colour coded group areas.
Although this guide may not contain all on farm feeds, our aim is to supply almost all
feeds needed for todays modern farming businesses, so if there are any additional
products that you may require please do not hesitate to contact us.
We also offer a free monthly market update via email on prices and market trends. If
you would like to sign up for this, please forward your email address to us at
alternativefeeds@countrywidefarmers.co.uk
Contents
Moist Feeds
Stock Feed
Molasses/ Liquids
Distillers
Straights
Sugar Beet
Cereals
Organic
Protected Fats
Nutritionally Improved Products
Silage Additives
Minerals
Blends
Compounds
Aggregates
Bedding
Other Services
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alerts to market place changes and offers within the Alternative Feeds part of the
group. In order to take advantage of this please forward your mobile telephone
number to us at alternativefeeds@countrywidefarmers.co.uk
Moist Feeds
Brewers Grains
Description
Brewers Grains are the solid residue left after the extraction
of malt in the production of beer. Principally, Brewers Grains
are used as a protein source that boosts the value of rations
based on maize silage, straw and other low protein
roughages.
Feeding
As a rule of thumb, 4kg of Brewers Grains will replace 1kg of
traditional concentrates
Suitable for:
Dairy can be fed up to 12- 15kg / head / day
Beef Brewers Grains can support liveweight gains of up to 1kg / head / day
Sheep Valuable source of protein and energy for lamb finishing diets and for ewes
at tupping and pre and post lambing.
As a mineral source, Brewers Grains have a high phosphorus content, and the feed
can be a valuable source of this expensive mineral. Specially formulated mineral
supplements may be needed in order to maximise this benefit when large quantities
of Brewers Grains are fed.
Key Features
Value for money
Good feed source for protein and energy
Highly versatile and easy-to-feed
Storage and Availability
Brewers Grains can be fed fresh from the day of arrival, or ensiled for feeding some
months later in both cases the feed is attractive to stock. When taking
advantage of the seasonal prices for ensiling, grains should be properly clamped.
Brewers Grains can also be ensiled with sugar beet, known as Grainbeet,
this process allowing the juices and their accompanying nutrients to be retained.
It should be noted that with freshly delivered loads, water may drain off the grains
during the first 2-3 days after delivery. As a result, DM may increase to about 30%,
which should be used when formulating rations.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
24
11.7
24.5
62
1.9
7.7
Moist Feeds
Vitagold
Description
Vitagold is produced in the production of spirit alcohol from
mainly wheat. The grain is mixed with malt and water in a
pressure cooker type operation to release sugars from the
cereal. Yeast is then added to ferment the sugars into
alcohol. This is then distilled out of the solids still in situ. The
solids are then pressed to extract excess moisture leaving a
friable moist feed as Vitagold.
Key Features
Succulent concentrate
High protein mainly from yeast
High energy level from cooked cereal
Very palatable and can enhance dry matter intakes
Ideal for inclusion in dairy feeds
Excellent supplement to cereals for beef cattle
Bulk density 700-800 kg per cubic meter
Storage
Whether fed fresh or ensiled, it is essential to exclude all air and water from the silo to
successfully store the product. Failure to ensile properly may result in mould growth,
loss of dry matter and a reduction in the nutritive value of the clamp.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
35
14.5
36
10
43
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Feeding
Vitagold can be fed to most farm livestock in a wide range of feeding situations.
Whether used as part of a TMR ration or as a sole concentrate feed, care should be
taken to ensure a good long fibre source is present and that adequate mineral and
vitamin supplementation is available.
Moist Feeds
Supergrains
Description
Supergrains is the moist co-product from the manufacture of
grain spirit at the Cameronbridge Distillery, comprising the
non starchy components of the wheat grains plus the yeast.
Feeding
Dairy 10 - 15kg / head / day
Beef 5 - 10kg / head / day
Sheep the high copper content makes Supergrains
generally unsuitable for feeding to sheep
Key Features
Good feed source for protein and energy
Highly versatile and easy-to-feed
Storage
Supergrains can be fed fresh from the day of arrival, or ensiled for feeding some
months later in both cases the feed is attractive to stock. When taking
advantage of the seasonal prices for ensiling, Supergrains should be properly
clamped in anaerobic conditions by excluding the air and tightly sheeting.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
25
14.2
32
55
0.2
10.5
Moist Feeds
Key Features
Good source of digestible fibre
Highly palatable
Cheaper energy source than grass silage
Ideal forage replacer or extender
Economical source of energy
Stimulates feed intake
Natural and traceable British sourced feed material
Storage and Availability
As a moist feed, Pressed Apple Pulp should be stored in a sealed clamp.
Place sheeting down the sides of the clamp, fill clamp quickly. Compact the pulp as
much as possible (do not drive on Pressed Apple Pulp, compression with loader
bucket is ideal) Pull sheet over the top of the completed silo and fold in side sheets.
Weigh down the top sheet. For best results the clamp should be sealed for a period
of 7 days before opening.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
19
11.5
4.2
15
35
1.5
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Feeding
Dairy - maximum inclusion levels of up to 15kg intake
Beef - maximum inclusion levels of up to 15kg for finishing
beef
Sheep - maximum inclusion levels of up to 20% DM intake in finishing lamb & 10%
DM intake in ewes
Moist Feeds
Feeding
Dairy maximum inclusion levels up to 15kg
Beef maximum inclusion levels of up to 15kg for finishing
beef
Sheep maximum inclusion levels of up to 20% DM intake in finishing lamb & 10%
DM intake in Ewes
Key Features
Good source of digestible fibre
Highly palatable
Cheaper energy source than grass silage
Ideal forage replacer or extender
Economical source of energy
Stimulates feed intake
Natural and traceable British feed material
Storage and Availability
As a moist feed, Double Pressed Apple Pulp should be stored in a sealed clamp.
Place sheeting down the sides of the clamp. Fill clamp quickly. Compact the pulp as
much as possible (do not drive on Double Pressed Apple Pulp, compression
with loader bucket is ideal) Pull sheet over the top of the completed silo and fold in
side sheets. Weigh down the top sheet. For best results the clamp should be sealed
for a period of 7 days before opening.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
30
10.8
20
36
Description
New early maturing varieties now allow maize to be used as
a concentrate feed source rather than as a forage crop as in
the past. Crimped maize grain complements all forms of
silage, whole crop cereals and conventional cereals by
providing a high energy source of by-pass starch.
Optimum rumen function is critical for high yielding dairy
cows and high levels of rapidly digested cereal starch from
wheat and barley reduces rumen pH, impairs rumen
microbial function, and increases the risk of acidosis. The
type of starch present in maize differs in structure to that of wheat and barley, and
crimping the maize grain results in a slower rate of starch digestion in the rumen. A
greater amount of undigested starch passes into the lower gut, where the increased
digestion improves the glucose supply to the tissue and improves the overall
efficiency of dietary energy to milk and meat.
Moist Feeds
Crimped Maize
Key Features
Suitable for all classes of ruminants
Crimped maize has highest bypass starch
Increases milk yield
Increases milk protein output
Improves fertility by reducing loss of body condition in early lactation
Storage and Availability
Crimped maize can be supplied as full loads through winter for clamping in large
quantities. It needs to be treated the same as any other moist feeds or silage,
and sheeted and vermin proofed. It can also be Ag Bagged for farms with limited or
no additional storage space.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
67.5-70
14.2
10
10
70
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Feeding
Dairy cows - up to 6kg / head / day
Moist Feeds
Caustic Wheat
Description
Whole wheat grains treated with sodium hydroxide (caustic)
which ruptures the grain coat and makes the wheat more
digestible.
Feeding
Typical inclusion levels
Calf - 10%
Dairy - 25%
Beef - 25%
Lamb - 0%
Ewe - 20%
Key Features
High in starch and by pass starch
After processing high in rumen buffering capacity due to the conversion of caustic
to carbonate and bicarbonate
Palatable when fed as part of TMR
Better on farm option to grinding or rolling
Storage
Typically mixed by adding caustic at 3% mixing for 5 minutes then topping up with
water to make the mixture 65-70% DM. Mix for 10 minutes and let it sit for 10 hours,
during which time it will heat. Level it out to cool, feed after 3-4 days. The sodium
hydroxide converts to sodium bicarbonate and impregnates the grains surface
but will darken the longer it is stored.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
75
13.5
12.5
11
66
Moist Feeds
Key Features
High Energy succulent which can improve energy density of ration
Valuable source of digestible fibre to improve rumen fermentation
Very palatable and can enhance dry matter intake
Particularly suitable for milk production as it helps maintain optimum rumen
conditions
Easily stored and incorporated into many feeding systems
Ensures good rates of liveweight gain in beef cattle
Storage and Availability
Ideally the material should be stored on a clean dry concrete base. The material
should be compressed with a tractor loader shovel, sheeted and weighted to
exclude air. Failure to ensile properly may result in mould growth, loss of dry matter
and a reduction in the nutritive value of the clamp.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
30
13
40
0.5
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Feeding
Pressed Sugar Beet Pulp can be fed to most farm livestock in
a wide range of feeding situations. Whether used as part of a total mixed ration [TMR],
as a sole concentrate feed or as a forage replacer, care should be taken to ensure a
good long fibre source is present and that the minerals are correctly balanced,
particularly for phosphorus, which tends to be low in sugar beet products.
Dairy Cows - up to 20kg per head per day.
Beef Cattle - 20kg per head per day.
Sheep - up to 3kg per head per day can be used for ewes and fattening lambs.
Pigs - can be used as a source of fibre for sows up to 3kg per head per day.
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Moist Feeds
Moist Blends
As well as dry blends, Countrywide are able to supply a
range of moist feeds as either straights or moist blends.
These can offer a solution to low forage availability and can
supplement your herds diet.
Specific balance of protein, energy and NDF
Increases rumen function, feed conversion efficiencies and
butter fat in milking cows
Improves utilisation of home grown feeds
Value for money
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Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
40
13.7
19
36
14
14
6.4
Stock Feed
Carrots
Description
Carrots may be available for stock feeding when surplus to
the human market or from washing plants and are highly
palatable to stock.
Feeding
Dairy - 10 - 15kg / head / day
Beef - 10 -15kg / head / day
Key Features
High in energy, primarily as sugars
Washed carrots may have a lower DM content and a poorer keeping quality
Use washed carrots within 7 days
Higher intakes may result in a deep yellow colour of milk fat
Higher feed levels fed to beef cattle may result in a yellow carcase fat
Feeding on ground will avoid the risk of choking
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
13
12.8
9.8
10
57
0.6
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Stock Feed
Potatoes
Description
Potatoes available for stock feeding as a by product from the
manufacture of convenience foods to the human market, or
as rejects from ware sales and are highly palatable to stock.
Feeding
Dairy - 10 - 15kg / head / day
Beef - 10 -15kg / head / day
Key Features
High in energy, mainly as starch
Higher DM content than other roots
Important to balance dietary fibre as rapid fermentation may result in acidosis
Must be cleaned to reduce risk of digestive upsets caused by soil contamination
Risk of choking reduced if fed sliced or on the ground
Avoid feeding potatoes which are diseased, frosted, rotten or with green sprouts
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Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
21
13.3
9.3
7.6
57
7.5
0.2
Stock Feed
Fodder Beet
Description
Probably the highest yielding root crop available, fodder beet is
highly palatable and suitable for feeding to all classes of stock.
Feeding
Dairy - 15 - 20kg / head / day
Beef - 10 -15kg / head / day
Ewes - 5kg / ewe / day
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
18
12
13.6
66
0.4
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Key Features
High in energy, mainly as sugars
Stimulates milk protein content and increases DM intake of diet
May need to be cleaned to reduce risk of digestive upsets caused by soil
contamination
Avoid risk of choking by chopping or feeding on ground
Avoid feeding fodder beet which has been frosted, or rotten
Useful for ewes in late pregnancy
Tops can be fed after first wilting
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Molasses
Cane Molasses
Description
A thick, black liquid derived from the extraction of sugar
from cane. Very high sucrose content which makes it ideal
for use in most dairy, beef and sheep rations.
Feeding
Cane molasses is suitable for inclusion in the diets of all
ruminant livestock and can offer a very cost effective way to
increase the palatability of feeds whilst contributing good
levels of energy from sugar.
Dairy cows up to 3kg / head / day in complete diets. Normal feed rates between 12kg
Beef up to 10% can be included in beef diets depending on the nature of other
feeds in the mix
Sheep up to 10% of dry sheep diets or fed at levels up to 1kg per ewe per day in
ball or lick feeders.
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Key Features
High energy in a rapidly available form
Provides high levels of Sucrose sugar
Helps improve diet palatability
Helps promote high dry matter intake
Helps contribute to rumen fermentation
Physical Characteristics
Sweet black liquid. Flowability is dependent on temperature. Handling is acceptable
in the typical UK climate, but will thicken in winter temperatures.
Viscosity Rating : 1 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne : 708
Bottom-Line Benefit
Trials show feeding molasses brings significant increases in silage intake, milk protein
and total yield as well as decreased butterfat.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
74
12.7
6.5
trace
64
trace
Molasses
Key Features
High in energy
High levels of sugar and protein
Handling is easier than Cane Molasses
Promotes dry matter intake
Highly digestible and contributes to rumen fermentation
Physical Characteristics
Dark brown, slightly sweet with an earthy smell.
Viscosity Rating: 1 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne: 725
Bottom-Line Benefit
Trials show feeding molasses brings significant increases in silage intake, milk protein
and total yield as well as decreased butterfat.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
76
12.5
7.5
trace
66
trace
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Feeding
British Beet Molasses is suitable for inclusion in the diets of all
ruminant livestock and can offer a very cost effective way to
increase the palatability of feeds whilst contributing good
levels of energy from sugar.
Dairy Cows up to 3kg / head / day in complete diets. Normal feed rates between 12kg
Beef up to 10% can be included in beef diets depending on the nature of other
feeds in the mix
Sheep up to 10% of dry sheep diets. Beet molasses is not generally suggested for
use in ball or lick feeders.
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Molasses
Economol
Description
Cane molasses is a dark brown, viscous liquid produced as a
co-product of the production of sugar from the sugar cane
plant. After dissolving sugars out of the fibrous cane at high
temperature, the crystals of sugar settle out as the liquid
cools leaving the Cane molasses, sometimes called Black
Strap, behind. Economol is produced by mixing water with
Cane Molasses to help flowability in all conditions.
Feeding
Economol is suitable for inclusion in the diets of all ruminant livestock and can offer a
very effective way to increase the palatability of feeds whilst contributing high levels
of energy from sugars.
Dairy cows up to 3kg / head / day in complete diets. Normal feed rates between 12kg
Beef up to 10% can be included in beef diets depending on the nature of other
feeds in the mix
Sheep up to 10% of dry sheep diets or fed at levels up to 1kg per ewe per day in
ball or lick feeders
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Key Features
Free flowing liquid than Cane Molasses
High energy in a rapidly available form
Provides high levels of Sucrose Sugars
Helps to promote high dry matter intake
Physical Characteristics
Sweet black liquid. At 2C, the flowability is around five times better than standard
cane molasses. This effectively combines the nutritional qualities of standard cane
with the easier handling of a blend.
Viscosity Rating : 3 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne : 725
Bottom-Line Benefit
Trials show feeding molasses brings significant increases in silage intake, milk protein
and total yield as well as decreased butterfat.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
71
12.7
trace
64
trace
Molasses
Cane Flow
Description
Cane Flow is a sweet black liquid that is high in fermentable
energy and sugars. This product is 5 times more flowable
than standard molasses at low temperatures and improves
intakes of all forage types.
Feeding
Dairy 1-3 kg / head / day
Youngstock 1-2 kg / head / day
Beef 1-2 kg / head / day
Sheep 0.2-0.5 kg / head / day
Key Features
Excellent source of energy and sugars
Good handling at low temperatures
Low substitution effect
Improves forage intake
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
71
12.7
5.4
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Molasses
Stockmol 20
Description
Stockmol 20 is a blend of cane molasses and fermentation
co-products blended to produce a high energy, free flowing
liquid with a useful level of protein. Also available with
added magnesium.
Feeding
Stockmol 20 is suitable for inclusion in the diets of all
ruminant livestock and can offer a very cost effective way to
increase the palatability of feeds whilst contributing good
levels of energy from sugar.
Dairy cows up to 3kg / head / day in complete diets. Normal feed rates between
1-2kg
Beef up to 10% can be included in beef diets depending on the nature of other
feeds in the mix
Sheep up to 10% of dry sheep diets or fed at levels up to 1kg per ewe per day in
ball or lick feeders
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Key Features
A liquid blend high in energy
High levels in sugar
Improves palatability
Promotes high DM intake
Helps contribute to rumen fermentation
Physical Characteristics
Sweet black liquid. Flowability is better than cane molasses. Handling is acceptable
in the typical UK climate, but will thicken in winter temperatures.
Viscosity Rating : 3 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne : 725
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
70
12.3
8.5
trace
56
trace
Molasses
Molaferm 20
Description
A combination of sugar cane molasses with condensed
molasses solubles (CMS). CMS is a high protein co-product
from the fermentation of molasses. Therefore, Molaferm 20
contains both an excellent sugar content and a reasonable
protein level, which makes balancing the total ration easier
compared with using cane molasses.
Key Features
More balanced analysis than cane molasses
Moderately good handling at low temperatures
Improves intakes of all forages, good or bad
Low substitution effect
Supports milk proteins
Highly palatable
Physical Characteristics
Sweet, black liquid. Flowability is better than cane molasses, but will still thicken at
cold temperatures.
Viscosity Rating : 2 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne : 718
Bottom-Line Benefit
Trial results show that feeding a buffer feed of Molaferm 20 plus straw instead of
silage increases margins and milk yields.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
71.5
12.2
10.1
trace
56
trace
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Feeding
Can be used in almost any feeding situation as a valuable
source of highly fermentable energy and as a sweetening agent. Especially useful for
ruminant rations based on grass silage where the high fermentable energy content
helps balance the highly degradable protein from the forage. Can also be used with
maize silage or whole crop wheat to provide a source of sugars to complement the
starch in the forage.
Dairy / Sucklers 1 - 3kg / head / day
Beef Cattle 1 - 2kg / head / day
Sheep 0.2 - 0.5kg / head / day
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Molasses
Stockmol 30
Description
A combination of sugar cane molasses with condensed
molasses solubles (CMS). CMS is a high protein co-product
from the fermentation of molasses. Therefore, Stockmol 30
contains a good level of both sugar and protein. This can
make balancing the total ration easier compared to cane
molasses.
Feeding
Stockmol 30 is suitable for inclusion in all diets of all ruminant
livestock and can offer a very cost effective way to increase the palatability of feeds
whilst contributing good levels of energy from sugar.
Dairy cows up to 3kg / head / day in complete diets. Normal feed rates between
1-2kg
Beef up to 10% can be included in beef diets depending on the nature of other
feeds in the mix
Sheep up to 10% of dry sheep diets or fed at levels up to 1kg per ewe per day in
ball or lick feeders
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Key Features
A liquid blend high in energy
High levels of sugar
Improves palatability
Promotes high DM intake
Helps contribute to stable rumen fermentation
Physical Characteristics
Sweet black liquid. Flowability is better than for cane molasses, but will thicken at
cold temperatures.
Viscosity Rating : 3 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne : 725
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
69
12.2
9.5
trace
52
trace
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Molaferm 30
Description
A combination of sugar cane molasses with condensed
molasses solubles (CMS). CMS is a high protein co-product
from the fermentation of molasses. Therefore, Molaferm 30
contains a good level of both sugar and protein, which
makes balancing the total ration easier compared to cane
molasses.
Key Features
More balanced analysis than cane molasses
Good handling at low temperatures
Improves intakes of all forages, good or bad
Low substitution effect
Supports milk proteins
Highly palatable
Physical Characteristics
Sweet, black liquid. Flowability is better than cane molasses, but will still thicken at
cold temperatures.
Viscosity Rating: 3 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne: 726
Bottom-Line Benefit
Trial results show that feeding a buffer feed of Molaferm 20 (a related product to
Molaferm 30) plus straw instead of silage increases margins and milk yields.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
70
11.9
13.5
trace
50
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Feeding
Can be used in almost any feeding situation as a valuable
source of highly fermentable energy and as a sweetening agent. Especially useful for
ruminant rations based on grass silage where the high fermentable energy content
helps balance the highly degradable protein from the forage. Can also be used with
maize silage or whole crop wheat to provide a source of sugars to complement the
starch in the forage.
Dairy / Sucklers - 1 - 3kg / head / day
Beef Cattle - 1 - 2kg / head / day
Sheep - 0.2 - 0.5kg / head / day
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Molasses
Palamol
Description
A highly palatable combination of sugar cane molasses and
condensed molasses solubles suitable for a wide variety of
feeding scenarios.
Feeding
Can be fed to all farm stock. Ideal for use in a TMR for dairy or
beef, as an ingredient in farm mixed dry feed or free access
in lick-wheel feeders. Can also be of benefit as a pour-on
product to encourage intakes of less palatable feeds.
Especially suitable for use in home mixed rations as a nutritious de-dusting agent.
Dairy / Beef - 1 - 2kg / head / day
Youngstock - 1 - 2kg / head / day
Sheep - 0.2 - 0.5kg / head / day
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Key Features
Highly palatable caramel flavour
Three times higher protein level than cane molasses
Very versatile - ideal for inclusion in most dairy, beef or sheep diets
Good balance of sugars and protein
An effective de-duster in home mixed rations
Physical Characteristics
Aromatic brown liquid with easy handling characteristics. Little or no increase in
viscosity at low temperatures.
Viscosity Rating : 4 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne : 735
Bottom-Line Benefit
A cost-effective liquid that combines great palatability with a well-balanced analysis.
Will increase intakes of forage and total dry matter intake.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
67
11.2
66
trace
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Molasses
Marmalade
Description
Marmalade is a citrus-flavoured blend of cane / blackstrap
molasses and condensed molasses solubles (CMS). It has a
rich source of sugars which makes it extremely palatable to
all stock.
Key Features
Highly palatable citrus fruit aroma
Three times higher protein level than cane molasse
Very versatile - ideal for inclusion in most dairy, beef or sheep diets
Good balance of sugars and protein
An effective de-duster in home mixed rations
Physical Characteristics
Sweet brown liquid with easy handling characteristics. Little or no increase in
viscosity at low temperatures
Viscosity Rating : 4 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne : 730
Bottom-Line Benefit
A cost-effective liquid that combines great palatability with a well-balanced analysis.
Will increase intakes of forage and total dry matter intake.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
66
12.2
18
42
trace
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Feeding
Marmalade is ideally suited to feeding in a complete diet mix
using a feeder wagon, poured over forage or fed free-access
through wheel lick feeders.
Dairy cows - between 1 3kg / head / day
Beef between 1 3kg / head / day or up to 10% of the concentrate part of the diet,
where physical handling is the limit rather than the feed level
Sheep can be offered in ball feeders or as part of a concentrate part of the ration,
10% maximum in the mix, or up to 0.5kg / heaad / day
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Molasses
Nutrimaize 28
Description
A high protein liquid feed based on pure cane molasses and
bonded urea. Ideal as a major dietary protein source to
balance maize silage and other low protein forages and
feeds.
Feeding
Ideal as a maize balancer or for diets based on whole crop
wheat. The high nutrient density of Nutrimaize 28 is designed
to make it perfect for very high yielding dairy cows. Tate &
Lyles unique process of bonding together molecules of sugar and urea gives a
phased release of energy and protein sources for rumen microbes to utilise.
Nutrimaize can also be used for beef and sheep rations.
Dairy / Sucklers - 1 - 2kg / head /day
Beef / Dairy Heifers - - 1kg / head / day
Ewes - 0.1 - 0.2kg / head / day
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Key Features
High protein and high sugars
High technology bonded urea
Urea released at a safe rate in the rumen
Versatile - can be used in dairy, beef or sheep diets
Physical Characteristics
Easy flowing with little or no increase in viscosity at low temperatures.
Viscosity Rating : 3 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne : 722
Bottom-Line Benefit
Trials have shown that Nutrimaize 46 can be used to replace a soya/rape mix 1:1,
with increased forage intakes and improved milk quality and, importantly, no increase
in milk urea.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
73
12
28
trace
62
trace
Molasses
Regumix
Description
Regumix is a highly palatable, molasses-based liquid, rich in
protein and energy and designed to get the most from
forage. It is blended from Cane Molasses, Urea and liquids
from the human food and drinks industries. From the high
crude protein results form the inclusion of urea in a regulated
release from to ensure slow availability of the nitrogen at the
same time as the energy is released in the rumen.
Key Features
High protein and high sugars
High technology bonded urea
Urea released at a safe rate in the rumen
Versatile can be used in dairy, beef or sheep diets
Physical Characteristics
Easy flowing with little or no increase in viscosity at low temperatures.
Viscosity Rating : 4 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne : 738
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
67
12.5
27
53
trace
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Feeding
Suitable for all adult classes of ruminant livestock from approximately six months of
age.
Dairy cows between 1 2kg / head / day
Beef between 1 2kg / head / day or up to 10% of the concentrate part of the diet,
where physical handling is the limit rather than the feed level
Sheep can be offered to sheep up to 7% of concentrate or 0.2kg / head / day
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Molasses
Molale
Description
A blend of cane molasses and by-product liquids from the
food and distillery industry.
Feeding
Molale is suitable for all classes of cattle from young calves
through to adult stock.
Dairy cows between 1 3kg / head / day, in either a
complete diet, ball feeders or as part of a trough feed
Beef between 1 3kg / head / day if fed in complete diets
or up to 10% of the concentrate part of the diet, where physical handling is the limit
rather than the feed level
Sheep caution must be taken when feeding sheep as the presence of copper from
Pot Ale Syrup may prevent its use
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Key Features
Well balanced, palatable product
Versatile - can be used in dairy, beef and some sheep diets
Background copper content useful for cattle
Boosts intakes of forage
Physical Characteristics
Easy flowing with little or no increase in viscosity at low temperature.
Viscosity Rating : 5 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne : 770
Bottom-line Benefit
Molale can be fed with straw as a replacer for silage for dairy or beef.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
60
13
16
trace
42
trace
Molasses
Scotmol
Description
A combination of sugar cane molasses, Scottish distillery
syrups and condensed molasses solubles. Combines the
energy and protein of the distillery syrups with the high dry
matter and sucrose content of the molasses to give a well
balanced, versatile product.
Key Features
Well balanced, palatable product
Versatile - can be used in dairy, beef and some sheep diets
Background copper content useful for cattle
Boosts intakes of forage
Physical Characteristics
Easy flowing with little or no increase in viscosity at low temperatures.
Viscosity Rating : 5 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne : 744
Bottom-Line Benefit
Trials have shown that Scotmol can be fed with straw as a replacer for silage for dairy
or beef cattle.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
60
13.4
16
trace
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Feeding
Can be fed to all farm stock, although the presence of
background copper limits its use for sheep. Scotmol is ideal
as part of a mixed ration for dairy cows or beef and will match either grass or maize
silage well. Also, due to the high nutrient density, can be fed with straw as a silage
replacer. Ball-licks and twin-wheel feeders are other ideal feeding methods.
Dairy / Beef - 1 - 4kg / head / day
Youngstock - 1 - 3kg / head / day
Sheep - 0.2 - 0.5kg / head / day
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Molasses
Regupro
Description
Molasses based liquid blend for use in feed rations for all
classes of stock.
Not to be used as the sole feed.
Feeding
Regupro is ideally suited to feeding in a complete diet mix
using a feeder wagon, poured over forage or fed free-access
through wheel lick feeders.
Dairy cows between 1 3kg / head / day
Beef between 1 3kg / head / day or up to 10% of the concentrate part of the diet,
where physical handling is the limit rather than the feed level
Sheep can be offered in ball feeders or as part of a concentrate part of the ration,
10% maximum in the mix, or up to 0.5kg / head / day
Key Features
Highly palatable
Cost effective way of feeding ERUDP
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Physical Characteristics
Easy flowing
Bottom-Line Benefit
A cost-effective liquid that combines great palatability with a well-balanced analysis.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
60
12
23
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Molasses
Nutrimol
Description
Nutrimol is a blend of sugar cane molasses and condensed
molasses solubles, specifically developed to provide a
source of the critical nutrients that are present in molasses
but at a more cost effective price. Nutrimol also benefits
from a unique fruit based liquorice flavour to enhance
palatability. Easy to handle in a wide range of feeding
scenarios and flows very well even at low winter
temperatures.
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
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Feeding
Can be fed to all farm stock. Ideal for use in a TMR diet for dairy or beef, as an
ingredient in farm mixed dry feed or free access in lick-wheel feeders. Also very
effective as a supplement for grass silage rations. Nutrimol is a useful complement to
lower protein feeds and forages where a balance of both sugar and protein can be
of benefit or as a complementary energy feed in a TMR. Also suitable for use in
home-mixed rations as a nutritious de-dusting agent.
Dairy / Beef - 1 - 3kg / head / day
Youngstock - 1 - 2kg / head / day
Sheep - 0.2 - 0.5kg / head / day
60
12.2
17
trace
34
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Key Features
Cost effective source of critical nutrients
Highly versatile and flexible suitable for almost any dairy, beef or sheep diet
Cost effective energy supplement in a TMR ration
An effective de-duster in home mixed rations
Unique fruit based liquorice flavour
Physical Characteristics
Aromatic brown liquid with easy handling characteristics. Little or no increase in
viscosity at low temperatures.
Viscosity Rating : 5 (Scale 1 - 5) Litres per tonne : 750
Bottom-Line Benefit
Nutrimol is a cost-effective source of molasses supplying a good balance of sugars
and dietary protein. The unique flavour helps to increase intake of forage and total
dry matter intake by improving palatability and reducing sorting of the ration.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Molasses
Regumaize 44
Description
A liquid feed comprising of Cane Molasses and urea. This
unique process developed by SvG Intermol is designed to
give rumen bacteria exactly what they need to thrive on.
Regumaize 44 is designed for rations which require a boost
in both protein and energy.
Feeding
Suitable for all adult classes of ruminant livestock from
approximately six months of age.
Dairy cows between 1 2kg / head / day
Beef between 1 2 kg / head / day
Sheep can be offered to sheep up to 7% of concentrate or up to
0.2kg / head / day.
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Key Features
High protein and high sugars
High technology bonded urea
Urea released at a safe rate in the rumen
Versatile can be used in dairy, beef or sheep diets
A one for one replacement for rape / soya mix
Physical Characteristics
Easy flowing with little or no increase in viscosity at low temperatures
Viscosity Rating : 5 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne : 740
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
69
11.8
44
trace
55
trace
Molasses
Nutrimaize 46
Description
A high protein liquid feed based on pure cane molasses and
bonded urea. Ideal as a major dietary protein source to
balance maize silage and other low protein forages and
feeds. Tate & Lyles unique process of bonding together
molecules of sugar and urea gives a phased release of energy
and protein sources for rumen microbes to utilise.
Key Features
High protein and high sugars
High technology bonded urea
Urea released at a safe rate in the rumen
Versatile - can be used in dairy, beef or sheep diets
Physical Characteristics
Easy flowing with little or no increase in viscosity at low temperatures.
Viscosity Rating: 4 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne: 743
Trial Work
Trials have shown that Nutrimaize 46 can be used to replace a soya / rape mix 1:1,
with increased forage intakes and improved milk quality and, importantly, no increase
in milk urea.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
70
11
46
trace
55
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Feeding
Ideal as a maize balancer or for diets based on whole crop
wheat. The high nutrient density of Nutrimaize 46 is designed to make it perfect for
high yielding dairy cows. This allows sufficient nutrients to be supplied in a relatively
small volume. Nutrimaize can also be used for beef and sheep rations.
Dairy / Sucklers - 1-2kg / head / day
Beef / Dairy Heifers - -1kg / head / day
Ewes - 0.1-0.15kg / head / day
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Molasses
Regumaize 65
Description
A liquid feed comprising of Cane Molasses and Urea. This
unique process developed by SvG Intermol is designed to
give rumen bacteria exactly what they need to thrive on.
Regumaize 65 is designed for diets in which protein levels
need an extra boost.
Feeding
Suitable for all adult classes of ruminant livestock from
approximately six months of age.
Dairy cows between 0.5 1.5kg / head / day
Beef between 0.5 1.5kg / head / day or up to 7% of the concentrate part of the
diet, where physical handling is the limit rather than the feed level
Sheep Can be offered to sheep as part of a concentrate part of the ration. 5%
maximum in the mix, or up to 0.15kg / head / day
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Key Features
High protein and high sugars
High technology bonded urea
Urea released at a safe rate in the rumen
Versatile can be used in dairy, beef or sheep diets
A one for one replacement of rape / soya mix
Physical Characteristics
Easy flowing with little or no increase in viscosity at low temperatures
Viscosity Rating : 5 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne : 740
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
66
10.4
65
trace
49
trace
Molasses
Nutrimaize 66
Description
A high protein liquid feed based on pure cane molasses and
bonded urea. Ideal as a major dietary protein source to
balance maize silage and other low protein forages and
feeds. Tate & Lyles unique process of bonding together
molecules of sugar and urea gives a phased release of energy
and protein sources for rumen microbes to utilise.
Key Features
High protein and high sugars
High technology bonded urea
Urea released at a safe rate in the rumen
Versatile - can be used in dairy, beef or sheep diets
Physical Characteristics
Easy flowing with little or no increase in viscosity at low temperatures.
Viscosity Rating: 4 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne: 736
Trial Work
Trials have shown that Nutrimaize 46 can be used to replace a soya / rape mix 1:1,
with increased forage intakes and improved milk quality and, importantly, no increase
in milk urea.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
71
10
66
trace
50
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Feeding
Ideal as a maize balancer or for diets based on whole crop
wheat. The high nutrient density of Nutrimaize 66 is designed to make it perfect for
very high yielding dairy cows. This allows sufficient nutrients to be supplied in a
relatively small volume. Nutrimaize can also be used for beef and sheep rations. Due
to its very high nutrient density, Nutrimaize 66 should always be used as part of a
mixed ration and not offered free access.
Dairy / Sucklers - - 1kg / head / day
Beef / Dairy Heifers - - 1.0kg / head / day
Ewes - 0.05 - 0.08kg / head / day
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Molasses
Molmax
Description
Molmax is a blend of Cane Molasses and Condensed
Molasses Solubles (CMS). The CMS is higher in protein than
Cane Molasses and by virtue of being far more freely flowing
helps give Molmax its easy flowing characteristics.
Feeding
Molmax is suitable for inclusion in the diets of all ruminant
livestock and can offer a very cost effective way to increase
the palatability of feeds whilst contributing good levels of
energy and protein. It is particularly suitable as a dust suppressant in cereal based
diets.
Dairy cows up to 3kg / head / day in complete diets. Normal feed rates between
1-2kg
Beef up to 10% can be included in beef diets depending on the nature of other
feeds in the mix
Sheep up to 10% of dry sheep diets or fed at levels up to 1kg per ewe per day in
ball or lick feeders
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Key Features
A liquid blend with good energy and protein levels
High levels of quality sugar
Improves palatability
Promotes forage and total DM intake
Ideal for binding in dusty or mealy ingredients
Physical Characteristics
Sweet black liquid. Flowability is dependent on temperature. Handling is acceptable
in the typical UK climate, but will thicken in winter temperatures.
Viscosity Rating : 5 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne : 740
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
67.5
11.6
16
trace
45
trace
Molasses
Stimolator
Description
Stimolator is a high energy blend of molasses and liquid
co-products proven to get the best out of a TMR ration.
Using a range of liquids SvG Intermol have produced a highly
cost effective liquid option for use with buffer feeding and
full winter rations.
Key Features
Ideal balance of protein and energy
Stimulates dry matter intake
Stimulates rumen fermentation
Reduces feed wastage
Physical Characteristics
Viscosity Rating : 5 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne : 770
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
60
12.5
18
trace
30
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Feeding
Can be fed to all farm stock. Ideal for use in a TMR diet for
dairy or beef, as an ingredient in farm mixed dry feed or free
access in lick-wheel feeders. Especially useful as a complement to lower protein
feeds and forages where a balance of both sugar and protein can be of benefit or as
a complementary energy feed in a TMR. Suitable for use in home-mixed rations as a
nutritious de-dusting agent and to reduce ration sorting.
Dairy cows between 1 2kg / head / day
Beef between 1- 2kg / head / day
Sheep between 0.15 0.25kg / head / day
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Molasses
Summerboost
Description
Molasses based liquid blend for use in feed rations for all
classes of stock.
Not to be used as the sole feed.
Feeding
Suitable for all adult classes of ruminant livestock from
approximately six months of age.
Dairy cows between 0.5 1.5kg / head / day
Beef between 0.5 1.5kg / head / day or up to 7% of the concentrate part of the
diet, where physical handling is the limit rather than the feed level
Sheep Can be offered to sheep as part of a concentrate part of the ration. 5%
maximum in the mix, or up to 0.15kg / head / day
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Key Features
Urea released at a safe rate in the rumen
Versatile can be used in dairy, beef or sheep diets
Ideal balance of protein and energy
Stimulates dry matter intake
Physical Characteristics
Easy flowing with little or no increase in viscosity at low temperatures
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
52
19
25
Molasses
ProFlow
Description
A blend of sugar cane molasses and condensed molasses
solubles (a molasses co-product from the fermentation
industry). ProFlow is formulated to provide a balanced
source of dietary protein and sugars with the additional
benefit of an aromatic caramel flavouring. Easy to handle in a
wide range of feeding scenarios. Flows very well even at low
winter temperatures.
Key Features
Balanced source of sugars and protein
Highly versatile and flexible suitable for almost any dairy, beef or sheep diet
A useful complement to low protein forages or feeds
An effective de-duster in home mixed rations
Physical Characteristics
Aromatic brown liquid with easy handling characteristics. Little or no increase in
viscosity at low temperatures.
Viscosity Rating : 5 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne : 748
Bottom-Line Benefit
A cost-effective liquid that combines palatability with a well-balanced analysis.
Increases intakes of forage and total dry matter intake.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
62.5
10.4
21
trace
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Feeding
Can be fed to all farm stock. Ideal for use in a TMR for dairy or beef, as an ingredient
in farm mixed dry feed or free access in lick-wheel feeders. Especially useful as a
complement to lower protein feeds and forages where a balance of both sugar and
protein can be of benefit. Also suitable for use in home-mixed rations as a nutritious
de-dusting agent.
Dairy / Beef - 1 - 2kg / head / day
Youngstock - 1 - 2kg / head / day
Sheep - 0.2 - 0.5kg / head / day
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Molasses
Promaize Extra
Description
A high protein liquid feed based entirely on natural protein
ingredients. Ideal to balance low protein feeds such as
maize silage, whole crop silage and cereals.
Feeding
Ideally suited for use as an ingredient in a mixer wagon
(TMR). Promaize Extra can form a major source of dietary
ERDP in most dairy rations. The cost per unit of protein is
highly competitive compared to many conventional protein
ingredients such as soya, rape or maize gluten. In addition, Promaize Extra carries the
benefits associated with most liquid feeds, such as a low substitution rate and
increased dry matter intake. Can also form a useful protein ingredient in home mixed
beef rations based on cereals.
Dairy/Beef - 1-1kg / head / day
Sucklers / Dairy Heifers - -1kg / head / day
Ewes - 0.1-0.15kg / head / day
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Key Features
Non urea protein ingredients
Excellent source of dietary ERDP
Good energy level
Cost effective
Palatable
Easy to handle
Physical Characteristics
Easy flowing with little or no increase in viscosity at low temperatures.
Viscosity: 5 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne: 785
Bottom-Line Benefit
Promaize Extra is cheaper than Maize Gluten Feed over 20% as a source of Effective
Rumen Degradable Protein (ERDP).
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
58
11.4
51
trace
4.4
Molasses
Promaize Sweet
Description
Promaize Sweet is a highly palatable liquid that is a good
source of both sugars and non-urea Erdp. Ideal for use as a
protein balancer for Maize Silage and Wholecrop diets this
liquid is also easy to handle in winter conditions.
Feeding
Dairy - 1-1.5 kg / head / day
Youngstock - 0.5-1 kg / head / day
Beef - 1-1.5 kg / head / day
Sheep - 0.1-0.2 kg / head / day
Please seek nutritional advice before feeding in a diet that contains Grass Silage
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
11.2
32
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Key Features
Good source of non-urea ERDP
Improves intakes
Source of sugars and protein
Enhances palatability
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Molasses
Beetmolflow
Description
Beet Molasses is a dark brown, viscous liquid produced as a
co-product of the production of sugar from the sugar beet
roots. Beetmolflow is conditioned with water to aid
flowability.
Feeding
Beetmolflow is suitable for inclusion in the diets of all
ruminant livestock and can offer a very cost effective way to
increase the palatability of feeds whilst contributing good
levels of energy from sugar and protein.
Dairy cows up to 3kg / head / day in complete diets. Normal feed rates between 12kg
Beef up to 10% can be included in beef diets depending on the nature of other
feeds in the mix
Sheep up to 10% of dry sheep diets or fed at levels up to 1kg per ewe per day in
ball or lick feeders.
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Key Features
High in energy
High levels of sugar and protein
Handling is easier than for Cane or Beet Molasses
Promotes dry matter intake
Highly digestible and contributes to rumen fermentation
Physical Characteristics
Black liquid. Handles better than Beet Molasses, but will still thicken at cold
temperatures.
Viscosity Rating : 2 (Scale 1 5)
Litres per tonne : 725
Bottom-Line Benefit
Trials show feeding molasses brings significant increases in silage intake, milk protein
and total yield as well as decreased butterfat.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
73
12.5
14
trace
64
trace
Molasses
Rouxminate
Description
Rouxminate is a blend of natural co products from the
production of sugar with those from UK wheat processing.
The resulting blend is a palatable feed with highly digestible
sugars from those human food industries.
Key Features
Flows better than Cane Molasses
High energy in a rapidly available form
High levels of simple sugars in the form of Glucose and Maltose
Helps improve diet palatability
Promotes high dry matter intakes
Physical Characteristics
Brown, semi-viscous liquid
Viscosity Rating : (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne : 708
Bottom-Line Benefit
Trials show feeding molasses brings significant increases in silage intake, milk protein
and total yield as well as decreased butterfat.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
66
13.5
trace
trace
65
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Feeding
Rouxminate is suitable for inclusion in diets of all ruminant
livestock and can offer a very attractive way to increase the
palatability of feeds whilst contributing high levels of energy
from sugars.
Dairy cows up to 3kg / head / day in complete diets. Normal feed rates between 12kg
Beef up to 10% can be included in beef diets depending on the nature of other
feeds in the mix
Sheep up to 10% of dry sheep diets or fed at levels up to 1kg per ewe per day in
ball or lick feeders.
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Molasses
Feeding
An ideal well-balanced, low cost liquid feed for any farm mixed ration. Can be fed in
free access lick-wheel feeders, poured on forage or used as an ingredient in TMR
rations. Can also be used as a replacer for pot ale syrup.
Dairy / Beef- 1-4 kg / head / day
Youngstock/Sucklers - 1-3 kg / head / day
Sheep - 0.2-0.6kg / head / day
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Key Features
Highly cost effective
Natural ingredients only
Contains three different types of distillery syrup
An ideal low-cost feed for dairy cows
High energy level
Improves intakes of all forages, good or bad
Physical Characteristics
A palatable golden brown liquid with the distinctive aroma of distillery syrups.
Free flowing with little or no thickening at cold temperatures.
Viscosity Rating : 5 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne : 804
Bottom-Line Benefit
A natural feed with all the benefits of Scottish distillery syrups. High in both
protein and energy, palatable and competitively priced to boot
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
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13
32
This product is made from only quality assured ingredients supplied to Countrywide Farmers
by Trident Feeds
Molasses
Description
Pot Ale Syrup is the rich liquid remaining after the first
distillation in malt whisky production. It contains spent yeast
and unfermented soluble components. The liquid is drawn
off and concentrated by evaporation. If mixed draff and
dried, the result is distillers dark grains. If not added back to
the grains, it is often used as a straight liquid feed or mixed
with higher sugar products, eg. molasses.
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
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Oils,%
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Feeding
Beetmolflow is suitable for inclusion in the diets of all ruminant livestock and can
offer a very cost effective way to increase the palatability of feeds whilst contributing
good levels of energy from sugar and protein.
Dairy cows up to 3kg / head / day in complete diets. Normal feed rates between 12kg
Beef up to 10% can be included in beef diets depending on the nature of other
feeds in the mix
Sheep up to 10% of dry sheep diets or fed at levels up to 1kg per ewe per day in
ball or lick feeders
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14
37
44
Key Features
High in energy
High levels of sugar and protein
Handling is easier than for Cane or Beet Molasses
Promotes dry matter intake
Highly digestible and contributes to rumen fermentation
Physical Characteristics
Black liquid. Handles better than Beet Molasses, but will still thicken at cold
temperatures.
Viscosity Rating : 2 (Scale 1 5)
Litres per tonne : 725
Bottom-Line Benefit
Trials show feeding molasses brings significant increases in silage intake, milk protein
and total yield as well as decreased butterfat.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Molasses
Speymol
Description
Speymol is a blend of liquids containing Spey Syrup, from
Malt distilling, Molasses from Cane sugar refining and
Condensed Molasses Solubles, a co-product from the
production of citric acid.
Feeding
Speymol is a very nutrient-rich and palatable feed for most
ruminant stock. The balance of protein and energy make it a
very useful feed for supplementing other less palatable
feeds.
Dairy cows fed up to 2-3 Lit / per / head / day (2.5-4kg / head / day)
Beef Young stock 0.5-1 Lit per day
Stores 2-3Lit per day
Finisher 4-5Lit per day
Sheep Speymol should not be used in sheep diets because of the risk of copper
poisoning
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Key Features
High in energy
Good level of degradable protein
Ideal to complement most diets for ruminants
Highly palatable
Relatively high in copper
Physical Characteristics
Free flowing liquid.
Viscosity Rating : 4 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne : 780
Bottom-Line Benefit
Trials show feeding molasses brings significant increases in silage intake, milk protein
and total yield as well as decreased butterfat.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
60
13
18
36
Molasses
Spey Beet
Description
Spey Beet is a liquid blend of Beet Molasses, produced as a
co product during the refining of sugar beet, and Spey
Syrup, a co-product from the manufacturing of malt whisky.
Spey Syrup comprises mainly yeast cells and residues from
malted barley after alcohol is distilled off the fermented wort
by high temperature in copper stills
Key Features
High in energy
Good level of degradable protein
Ideal to complement most diets for ruminants
Highly palatable
Relatively high in copper
Physical Characteristics
Free flowing
Viscosity Rating : 4 (Scale 1 to 5)
Litres per tonne : 780
Bottom-Line Benefit
Trials show feeding molasses brings significant increases in silage intake, milk protein
and total yield as well as decreased butterfat.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
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13.3
23
40
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Feeding
Spey Beet is a very nutrient-rich and palatable feed for most
ruminant stock. However, because of its moderately high copper content, caution
needs to be taken when feeding to animals which may be sensitive, which
particularly restricts its use in sheep diets.
Dairy cows fed up to 2-3 Lit / per / head / day (2.5-4kg / head / day)
Beef Youngstock 0.5-1 Lit per day
Stores 2-3 Lit per day
Finisher 4-5 Lit per day
Sheep Spey Beet should not be used in sheep diets because of the risk of copper
poisoning
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Distillers
Feeding
Dairy - 1-4kg / head / day
Beef - up to 25%of the dry matter intake of beef animals
Sheep - Up to 10% of the dry matter intake
Youngstock - can be fed at up to 25% inclusion in growing diets
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Key Features
High Energy and Protein
Complements high starch cereals and other low protein and high fibre products
Can be used for a wide range of stock
Good quality undegradable protein source
8mm Pellet
Storage
Wheat Distillers should be stored in cool dry conditions: storage is not
recommended to be longer than 3 months due to the relatively high oil content.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
89
14
32-34
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Distillers
Key Features
High in both energy and protein.
Good complement to high starch cereals and low protein feeds
High oil content
Good availability all year
High Copper content
Reasonable pellet quality
Storage & Availability
Barley Distillers should be stored in cool dry conditions. Due to the high oil content
the product should not be stored for long periods and should be used within 2
months. Care should be taken when handling to minimise damage to pellets.
Produced at distilleries throughout Scotland and available all year round, although
some plant shutdowns may limit availability.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
90
12.7
25
50
2.5
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Feeding
Dairy - Normal levels of 1 to 4 kg / head / day, balancing low
protein feeds.
Beef - can be fed up to 25% of the dry matter intake alongside feeds such as sugar
beet and cereals.
Sheep - Should not be fed to sheep due to the high copper content
A palatable alternative to expensive concentrates supplying good levels of protein
and energy, to balance low energy and protein forages.
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Distillers
Feeding
Dairy - 1-4kg / head / day, although maize distillers grains can
be fed to 6kg / head / day if the other feeds are low in oil
Beef - up to 25%of the dry matter intake of beef animals
Sheep - Can be fed although care needs to be taken that the copper levels are low.
Young stock - can be fed at up to 25% inclusion in growing diets
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Key Features
High Energy and Protein
Complements high starch cereals and other low protein products
High oil content
Available all year
Can be used for a wide range of stock
Free flowing meal
Storage & Availability
As with all other dried feeds Maize Distillers should be stored in cool, dry
conditions. The product is relatively high in oil, therefore storage is not generally
recommended for longer than 2 months.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
90
14.7
28
32
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Distillers
Key Features
High Energy and Protein
Complements high starch cereals and other low protein products
High oil content
Available all year
Can be used for a wide range of stock
Free flowing meal
Generally produced from GM Maize.
Storage & Availability
As with all other dried feeds Maize Distillers should be stored in cool, dry
conditions. The product is relatively high in oil, therefore storage is not generally
recommended for longer than 2 months.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
90
14
28
44
10
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Feeding
Dairy - 1-4kg / head / day, although maize distillers grains can be fed to 6kg / head /
day if the other feeds are low in oil
Beef - up to 25%of the dry matter intake of beef animals
Sheep - Can be fed at low levels although care needs to be taken to ensure that a
low copper product is used
Young stock - can be fed at up to 25% inclusion in growing diets
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Straights
Feeding
Dairy - 2-4kg / head / day
Beef - 2-4kg / head / day
Sheep - Up to 30% Inclusion
Pigs - Up to 30% inclusion
Good levels of degraded protein makes it a useful addition in diets containing low
protein grass and maize.
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Key Features
Good energy source with high levels of undegradable protein (UDP)
Good availability all year
Can be used for a wide range of stock
Complements Rapemeal in ruminant diets
Consistent analysis
Storage & Availability
Soya Bean meal should as with other dry straights, be stored in cool, dry conditions.
Soya Bean is available as a gritty meal or with some pellets and nuts available. It can
be bulk blown and tipped. Soya is imported into most UK ports but it should be
noted that most Soya will be produced from Genetically Modified material.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
DM
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
Hipro
90
13.5
55
11
11
2.5
Brazilian
90
13
52
17
10
Agentinian
90
13
48
17
4.5
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Soyaplus
Description
Soyaplus is an extracted soyabean meal which has
undergone a unique treatment process to protect and
enhance its nutritive value.
Soya Bean meal is well recognized as a high quality protein
source for ruminants and typically contains around 35% bypass protein. The unique treatment used in the production of
Soyaplus produces a product with a 76% increase in DUP
content, improving the metabolisable protein supply to high
yielding cows and allowing them to express their full milk yield potential.
Feeding
Dairy - 2-4kg / head / day
Beef - 2-4kg / head / day
Sheep - Up to 30% Inclusion
Key Features
High in energy
High crude protein with 56% by pass protein
Excellent source of lysine
Good source of vitamins B & D
High in available phosphorus
Fully traceable
UFAS accredited features
Increased milk production
Better health and fertility
Excellent palatability
Cost effective
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
86
13.2
54
10
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Soyaplus supplements the protein and DUP content of low protein feeds such as
maize silage and cereals, thereby maximising milk production. At a time when
lowering dietary crude protein concentration is deemed beneficial, the supply of
quality protein becomes even more important.
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Rapeseed Meal
Description
A by-product from crushing, expelling and extracting oil
from Oilseed rape and is normally available in meal form,
available all the year round.
Feeding
Dairy - 2-4kg / head / day have been used successfully in
high yielding diets.
Beef - up to 25 to 30% of the concentrate fraction of the
ration.
Sheep - The meal content and palatability generally restricts usage in ewe diets to a
maximum of 10%.
Pigs - can be included in sow and finishing diets to a maximum of 5%.
New varieties of rape have resulted in Rapemeal ext becoming a popular feed to
supply ruminant animals, and to a lesser extent, pigs, as a cost effective source of
protein. Good levels of rumen degraded protein makes it a useful addition to diets
containing low protein grass and maize silage.
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Key Features
High levels of energy and degradable protein
Good availability all year
Can be used for a wide range of stock
Low Palatability
Complements Soya bean ext in ruminant diets
Consistent analysis
Storage & Availability
Rapemeal ext should as with other dry straights be stored in cool, dry conditions.
Because of its tendency to draw moisture it should not be stored for more than 2
months.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
88
12.1
38
50
10
3.5
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Rapeplus
Description
Rapeplus is an extracted rapeseed meal which has
undergone a unique treatment process to protect and
enhance its nutritive value.
It is well recognized that high yielding cows have a
requirement for high quality by pass protein (DUP), and that
this requirement increases as milk yield increases.The unique
treatment used in the production of Rapeplus protects the
protein from rumen degradation and results in a product
with an 80% increase in DUP content. Rapeplus supplements the protein and DUP
content of low protein feeds such as maize silage, low protein grass silage and
cereals, thereby maximising milk production and quality.
Feeding
Dairy - 2-4kg / head / day have been used successfully in high yielding diets
Beef - up to 25 to 30% of the concentrate fraction of the ration
Sheep - the meal content and palatability generally restricts usage in ewe diets to a
maximum of 10%
Key Features
High in energy
High crude protein with increased by-pass protein
Valuable source of methionine
Unique processing method
UK Non-GM sourced
Fully traceable
UFAS accredited features
Highly palatable
Cost effective
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
90
12
37
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Rapeplus can be fed up to 4 / 5 kg per cow per day and effectively replace rape /
soya mixes or soya, reducing feed costs and simplifying feeding and storage
requirements.
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Sunflower Pellets
Description
A by-product from the crushing, expelling and extracting of
oil from Sunflower Plant. The seed is Decorticated to
remove the outer shell; this fibrous material is added
back to the meal after extraction. The resulting mixture is
normally pelleted but will contain meal.
Feeding
Dairy - 1-4kg / head / day
Beef - Can be used as the only protein source, at levels up to
25-30%of the concentrate fraction of the ration
Sheep - The meal content generally restricts usage in ewe diets to a maximum of
10%.
Pigs - can be included in sow and finishing diets to a maximum of 5%.
Has long been a protein source in adult ruminant diets. Low energy levels limits use in
high performance diets. It offers a good alternative to balance low protein feeds ie: maize silage and whole crop, sugar beet and cereals.
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Key Features
High levels of digestible protein
Good availability all year
Good fibre content
Low energy levels
Good compliment to low protein feeds
Consistent analysis
Good energy levels
Storage & Availability
Sunflower Pellets should as with other dry straights be stored in cool, dry conditions.
Pellet quality will be variable and meal must be expected.
Generally imported to all UK ports and so is available all year round.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
90
9.5
33
44
2.5
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Cottonseed Expellers
Description
Cotton is grown for its fibres, which are used in the textile
industry, but the seed remaining after fibre removal is high in
oil and protein and has long been well established as an
animal feed. The seed is usually decorticated to remove the
fibrous hull and then heated and crushed to expel the oil.
The expeller is solvent extracted to remove more oil and
leave Cottonseed extractions
Key Features
High in protein and oil
Possible alternative to Soya bean ext and Rapemeal ext.
Ideal for blending with other raw materials
Good Palatability
Well respected as an ingredient for Dairy, Beef and Sheep
Physical quality varies between pellets, flakes and meal
Storage & Availability
Cottonseed Expeller should as with other dry straights be stored in cool, dry
conditions. Due to the high oil content storage of Cottonseed on farm is not
recommended for more than 3 months.
Irregularly imported into various UK ports. Ensure a long term contract is available
before introducing into a diet.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
92
12
36
42
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Feeding
Dairy - Levels up to 3 kg / head / day can be used, although consideration needs to
be given to the overall protein balance and the costive effects at high feed levels
Beef - Can be used up to 20% of the dry matter intake
Sheep - can be used up to 20% of the dry matter intake
Cotton Expellers can be included in all diets whether in a concentrate mix, in the
feeds wagon or as a straight.
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Linseed Expeller
Description
Linseed or flax is a common crop grown for its oil, the seed
being crushed to release the oil via expelling or extraction,
and the resulting meal is then available as animal feed
Feeding
Dairy - up to 3 kg / head / day but consideration needs to be
taken to the overall protein
Beef - up to 20% of the dry matter intake. Has been known to
put a gloss on the animals coats
Sheep - can be used at levels of up to 20% of the concentrate input.
Calves - commonly used as part of a coarse calf mix at up to 10% of the mix
Linseed can be included in all ruminant diets whether in a concentrate, in a complete
diet mix or as a straight
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Key Features
High in protein and oil
Good free flowing pellets, flakes or lozenges
Very good for blending with other raw materials, especially in coarse mixes
Excellent palatability
Storage & Availability
Linseed Expellers should, as with other dry straights be stored in cool, dry
conditions. Because of its high oil content storage of linseed on farm should be
limited to no more than 3 months. Now mainly Imported , supply can be variable.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
90
13
36
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Key Features
High in energy and undegradable protein
Non GM
Reasonable starch source
Bright golden orange with a characteristic aroma
Palatable up to 20% inclusion within a ration.
Storage
Prairie Meal is available in bags or bulk and should be stored in cool dry conditions.
Due to high protein level thorough mixing should be carried out prior to feeding.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
90
17.3
65
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Feeding
Dairy - Up to 1 kg / head / day
Beef - up to 10% of the concentrate part of the day
Pigs - Up to 5% of the diet
Layers - Up to 7.5% of the diet
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Maize Gluten
Description
A by-product of the moist maize milling to produce starch
and sugar syrups. Maize Gluten Feed comprises of maize
bran andfibres, corn steep liquor, oils and proteins.
Mainly imported from the USA.
Feeding
Dairy - normal levels are 2-4kg / head / day.
Beef - up to 50% of the dry matter intake.
Sheep - levels of up to 40% of the concentrate input
Pigs - levels of 10% of the concentrate inclusion of grower, finisher and sow diets.
Care should be taken due to the high fibre content.
Maize Gluten is accepted as a relatively safe feed which can be used in a variety of
situations.
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Key Features
Good starch content
Balanced energy and protein
Produced from Genetically modified material, some non GM product available.
Pellets / Meal
Good availability all year
Versatile, can be fed to all classes of livestock.
Storage
Maize Gluten Feed should be stored in cool dry conditions. Due to the amount of
handling prior to arriving on farm the proportion of pellets can vary widely from load
to load. Take care in feeding if black which indicates overheating in drying
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
88
13
22
42
22
3.5
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Key Features
Good balance of energy and protein
Reasonable starch conrent
Produced in the UK from mainly home grown sources
Available all year
Can be fed to all classes of stock
Good pellet quality
Storage
Malt Residuals should be stored in cool dry conditions. The pellets are generally of a
good quality and are durable for handling through most auger systems.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
90
11.2
24
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Feeding
Dairy - 2-4kg / head / day
Beef - up to 50% of the dry matter intake of beef animals
Sheep - Can be fed up to 30% of concentrate input
Pigs - Inclusion levels should be low in sow diets only due to high fibre content.
Used for many years in a wide range of feeding situations, Malt Residuals are
accepted as relatively safe, and can be fed in a variety of systems.
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Feeding
Dairy - levels of up to 2 and 3kg / head / day
Beef - can be fed up to 20% inclusion in the concentrate part
of the diet
Sheep - is a suitable ingredient in ewe rations at low levels of
up to 10% of the concentrate part of the ration. Used in
compound feed for years for adult ruminants, useful when trying to increase output
of milk fat. Its poor palatability generally restricts its use within cattle and
other ruminants to TMR systems.
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Key Features
Low palatability
Balanced energy and protein
Good levels of residual oil, high in palmitic acid
High in digestible fibre
Balanced Energy and Protein
Storage & Availability
Palm Kernel Expeller should be stored in cool dry conditions. Due to the high oil
content the product should not be stored for long periods and should be used
within 2 months.
It is imported into most UK ports and is available throughout the year.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
89
12.5
18
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Key Features
High Starch, high in digestible fibre
Balanced Energy and Protein
Consistent analysis
Can be used for a variety of livestock types and feeding systems
Good pellet quality
Non GM
Storage & Availability
As with all other dried feeds , Wheatfeed should be stored in cool, dry conditions.
Due to the addition of water at the pelleting stage traces of mould can
appear on the outside of the pellet, so long term storage is not recommended.
Mouldy material should not be fed to livestock some sources of Wheatfeed can
be bulk blown.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
86
11.5
17.5
34
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Feeding
Dairy - 2-5kg / head / day
Beef - Inclusion rate up to 25% of ration
Sheep - Suitable in all ewe and lamb diets. Care should be taken with intensive
lambs due to the mineral content which may cause urinary calculi in males unless an
allowance is made in the mineral supplementation. While widely used for many years
in pig and compound diets, Wheatfeed is now commonly used as a straight feed for
ruminants.
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Feeding
Dairy - up to 2kg / head / day as part of a balanced diet
Beef - up to 0.5kg per 100kg of liveweight to a maximum of
2kgs
Sheep - up to 0.5 kg / head / day
There is some circumstantial evidence that the feeding of citrus pulp has on rare
occasions been linked to a condition known as PPH (Pyrexia, Pruritis, Haemorrhagic
syndrome) which can lead to fatalities due to internal bleeding. Due to this care
should be taken when feeding to any class of livestock.
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Key Features
Good digestible fibre source
Good energy source with high sugar content
Good palatability
Variable pellet quality
Consistent analysis
Storage & Availability
Citrus pulp pellets should be stored in cool dry conditions, which are vermin free.
Imported into ports throughout the UK and is generally available throughout the year.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
90
12.5
35
0.2
25
2.5
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Soya Hulls
Description
The initial by-product from the crushing and oil extraction
from soya beans, Hulls are the outer coating of the beans
which are removed prior to milling, oil expelling
and extraction. Soya Bean Hulls come in a Pellet / Meal form.
Key Features
Good energy and digestible fibre source
Ideal substitute for Sugar Beet Feed
Good palatability
Generally available all year round
Can be used for a wide range of stock
Pellets / Meal
Generally produced from GM Material.
Storage
As with all other dried feeds Soya Hulls should be stored in cool, dry conditions.
Soya Bean Hulls generally are pelleted but they could well contain a good proportion
of meal.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
90
12
12
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Feeding
Dairy - 1-4kg / head / day, as part of a balanced diet
Beef - include at levels of 1kg / 100kg liveweight up to a
maximum of 4kgs / head / day
Sheep - Can be fed to a maximum of 0.5kg / head / day for ewes and finishing lambs.
Pigs - Can safely be used sow diets up to a maximum of 10% of the diet
Soya Bean Hulls are becoming widely used on farm as a replacer to Sugar Beet.
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NIS Pellets
Description
NIS (Nutritionally Improved Straw) is produced in the UK
from cereal straw. The straw is ground and milled before
treatment with sodium hydroxide to help breakdown the
fibre structure. Digestibility is enhanced, nutritional value is
increased and sodium bicarbonate is created by the
reaction.
Feeding
Dairy - 2 - 4kg / head / day (Early / mid lactation)
Dairy - 4 - 5 kg / head / day (Late lactation or dry)
Beef - 1 3 kg / head / day
Young stock - 1 3 kg / head / day
NIS is a good source of digestible fibre, but low in protein. Suitable as a forage
extender. Complements cereals and other feeds in ruminant rations, especially when
low dry matter or highly acidic silages are being fed. Balances any ration low in fibre.
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Key Features
Good pellet quality
Sourced in the UK and traceable
Alkaline pH aids rumen function
Slow release energy from digestible fibre
Combats acidosis and helps to prevent laminitis
Helps balance excess acidity from grass and maize silage
Storage & Availability
NIS pellets should as with other dry straights be stored in cool, dry conditions. The
pellets handle well in in automated feeding systems and are easy
to blow.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
87
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Straights
Oat Feed
Description
Oats of UK origin are widely used for porridge and other
breakfast cereals. Oat feed is a by-product of the processing
of oats and consists of hulls and meal remaining from the
screening and dehulling process.
Feeding
Calf - not suitable
Dairy - up to15 %
Beef - up to 15%
Lambs/Ewe - up to10%
Pig and poultry please contact for specific recommendations.
Storage
Prairie Meal is available in bags or bulk and should be stored in cool dry conditions.
Due to high protein level thorough mixing should be carried out prior to feeding.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
89
79
7.5
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Key Features
High level of a Neutral Detergent Fibre (NDF)
Palatable low density feed
Suitable as forage extender when forage scarce
Nariable composition depending on source
Needs careful mineral supplementation.
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Straights
Feeding
Dairy - 2-5kg / head / day
Beef - 2 5kg / head / day
Calves - Up to 2kg / head / day
Ewes - 1 3 kg / head / day
Lambs - Up to 1kg / head / day
The slow degradable protein source makes it very useful in ruminant diets. High beta
carotene content has been shown to aid fertility in dairy cows. Due to the relatively
low ME content its use in high performance dairy diets is restricted.
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Key Features
High levels of Digestible Fibre
Good for cow fertility
Good source of Beta carotene
Palatable and safe to feed
Good protein level, ideally suited to ruminants
Can be used as a forage extender
Storage & Availability
Dried Grass Pellets should as with other dry straights be stored in cool, dry
conditions. The product can be blown, but the pellets have a tendency to
breakdown, and so should be only stored in a bin that can handle meal.
Demand from equine diets limits its availability to other species , and so early
booking is recommended.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
90
10.5
17
55
1.5
12
3.5
Straights
Biscuit Meal
Description
A blend of high quality surplus food products, designed to
produce a diet high in sugar and processed starches, that is
also relatively low in oil.
Feeding
Dairy - feeding rates of up to 3.5kg / head / day
Beef - can be fed up to 0.5 kg per 100kg live weight.
Sheep Key Features
High quality surplus food product
Target at high yielding dairy cows
High in Sugar and processed starches.
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
90
14.25
10.5
44.2
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Storage
This product should be stored in a clean and dry feed storage area. If product
has to be stored outside it should be kept under cover to keep dry.
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Straights
Feeding
Dairy - 3-4 kg / head / day, and should be mixed with other
feeds. It needs to be gradually introduced into the ration
Beef - Can be incorporated up to 40% of beef diets
Poultry - High levels can be included in a layer diet (up to 40%)
Pigs - can be fed up to 25% of the ration
Maize meal can be fed successfully in place of cereals or other energy feeds in the
diet on most farm situations.
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Key Features
High Starch Levels
High Energy Levels
Excellent source of digestible slow release starch
Highly digestible and palatable.
Good alternative to caustic or rolled wheat.
Some sources are high in oil
Storage & Availability
Maize meal can be fed through a variety of systems. Maize meal should as with other
dry straights be stored in cool, dry conditions, it should not be stored for longer than
4 to 6 weeks. Blowing into bins should be avoided due to the tendency to bridge.
Although volumes are limited, material is available all year round but early contracting
is recommended.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
87
14
21
58
Straights
Key Features
High Starch Levels
High Energy Levels
Excellent source of digestible slow release starch
Highly digestible and palatable.
Good alternative to caustic or rolled wheat.
Some sources are high in oil
Storage & Availability
Maize meal can be fed through a variety of systems. Maize meal should as with other
dry straights be stored in cool, dry conditions, it should not be stored for longer than
4 to 6 weeks. Blowing into bins should be avoided due to the tendency to bridge.
Although volumes are limited, material is available all year round but early contracting
is recommended.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
87
14
12
26
44
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Feeding
Dairy - 3 - 4 kg / head / day, and should be mixed with other
feeds. It needs to be gradually introduced into the ration
Beef - Can be incorporated up to 40% of beef diets
Poultry - High levels can be included in a layer diet (up to 40%)
Pigs - can be fed up to 25% of the ration
Maize meal can be fed successfully in place of cereals or other energy feeds in the
diet on most farm situations.
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Straights
Processed Bread
Description
Processed Bread is largely yesterdays bread, removed from
the food supply to be replaced by a freshly-baked product,
but also includes a proportion of todays production
which failed to satisfy QA checks at the bakery. Before it
reaches the farm it will have been shredded and sieved to
remove a majority of the wrappings.
Feeding
Dairy - feeding should be introduced over a period of time
i.e. 10 14 days and included in diets at up to 6g / head / day
Beef - when feeding beef cattle, feeding rates must not exceed the total DM intake of
the animal, and again like dairy cattle feed rates, should be built up over a period of
time (10-14 days)
Pigs - feeding rates in pigs can be as much as 30% of DM intake. As there is a low
fibre content in the bread a balancer should also be used i.e. Wheatfeed or SugarBeet Pulp
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Key Features
High starch and energy values
Highly digestible
Fresh product
Competitively priced against cereals
Storage and Availability
Processed bread should ideally be stored in dry conditions, preferably under cover,
as bread will quickly absorb water. The product has a shelf life of 20-30 days and, if
fed in this time, then there is no need to ensile. However, if product is well
consolidated and properly sheeted, then the shelf life can be extended up to several
months. As bread can be quite sticky, ensure adequate tipping height to ensure load
is offloaded satisfactorily.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
65
14
14
10
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Sugar Beet
Key Features
High digestible fibre content
Good energy source
Good for animal health
Generally available all year round
Can be used for all types of livestock and feeding systems
Non GM
Storage & Availability
As with all other dried feeds Molassed Sugar Beet Feed should be stored in cool, dry
conditions. Some of the product range can be bulk blown, although care needs to
be taken through centreless augers. Tipping heights of the lorries needs to be good
to allow the product to flow satisfactorily from lorries.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
89
12.5
10.5
32
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Feeding
Dairy - 2 - 5kg / head / day
Beef - 2 - 5kg / head / day
Sheep - up to 1 kg / head / day for lambs
and 2kg / head / day for Ewes
Pigs - up to 15% in fattening diets and 20% in sow diets
Molassed Sugar Beet Feed is extremely useful in ruminant diets for its rumen buffering
effect. It can be used in virtually every on farm scenario and can also be fed to almost
all farm livestock.
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Sugar Beet
Maxibeet
Description
Maxibeet is a palatable, high energy feed based on
unground sugar beet fibres, after the extraction of sugar from
the beet.
Feeding
Dairy - 2-5kg / head / day
Beef - 2-5kg / head / day
Sheep - up to 1 kg / head / day for lambs
and 2kg / head / day for Ewes
Pigs - up to 15% in fattening diets and 20% in sow diets
Maxiibeet is extremely an extremely versatile feed. It can be used in virtually every on
farm scenario and can also be fed to almost all farm livestock.
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Key Features
High digestible fibre content promotes stable rumen fermentation
Excellent buffering effect in rumen
Good for animal health
Improves milk quality
Can be used for all types of livestock and feeding systems
Soak before feeding to horses
Highly effective effluent absorber for grass silage
Storage
As with all other dried feeds Maxibeet feed should be stored in cool, dry conditions.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
89
12.5
43
Sugar Beet
Key Features
High digestible fibre content promotes stable rumen fermentation
Excellent buffering effect in rumen
Good for animal health
Improves milk quality
Can be used for all types of livestock and feeding systems
Soak before feeding to horses
Highly effective effluent absorber for grass silage
Storage
As with all other dried feeds unmolassed sugar beet feed should be stored in cool,
dry conditions.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
89
12.5
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Feeding
Dairy - 2-5kg / head / day
Beef - 2-5kg / head / day
Sheep - up to 1 kg / head / day for lambs and 2kg / head /
day for Ewes
Pigs - up to 15% in fattening diets and 20% in sow diets.
Unmolassed Sugar Beet Feed is extremely an extremely versatile feed. It can be used
in virtually every on farm scenario and can also be fed to almost all farm livestock.
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Cereals
Wheat
Description
Cereal grain produced world wide as a major cereal
component in the diet of both humans and livestock. Wheat
is well recognised as an excellent source energy source for
ruminants providing high levels of starch to stimulate milk
production
Feeding
Dairy cows - up to 5kg / head / day
Beef - up to 40% of compound
Sheep - up to 0.5kg / head / day
Key Features
Very high starch level, but very low in fibre
Feed coarsely rolled and not ground finely
Risk of acidosis and bloat when high levels fed
Increases milk yield and milk protein output
Ensure adequate fibre included in diet or include rumen buffers
Moist or treated wheat must be supplemented with Vitamin E and selenium
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ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
86
13.6
10
9.2
75
2.7
2.3
Cereals
Wheatplus
Description
Wheatplus is rolled wheat which has undergone a unique
treatment process to protect and enhance its nutritive value
Key Features
Slower rate of starch degradation in rumen
Protected starch reduces acid load in the rumen
Risk of acidosis reduced
Higher levels of wheat can be fed without digestive upsets
Increased milk yields and milk protein output
Increased live weight gain
Can be used as alternative to maize grain
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
83
13.8
12.5
9.2
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Feeding
Rolled wheat is well recognised as an excellent source
energy source for ruminants providing high levels of starch to
stimulate production. However excessive feeding of cereals
can cause rumen acidosis and bloat
Dairy cows - up to 5kg / head / day
Beef - up to 45% of compound
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Barley
Description
Cereal grain produced world wide as a major cereal
component in beef and dairy diets. Barley is well recognised
as an excellent source energy source for ruminants providing
high levels of starch to stimulate production
Feeding
Dairy cows - up to 5kg / head / day
Beef - up to 85% of compound
Sheep - up to 0.7kg / head / day
Key Features
High starch level and high energy, low in fibre and protein
Fed rolled or ground
Risk of acidosis when high levels of barley introduced quickly
Preferred to wheat in intensive beef feed systems
High rate of live weight gain
Increased milk yields and milk protein output
Moist barley must be supplemented with Vitamin E and selenium
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ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
86
13.2
12
17
57
2.5
2.5
Cereals
Barley Plus
Description
Barleyplus is rolled barley which has undergone a unique
treatment process to protect and enhance its nutritive value
Key Features
Slower rate of starch degradation in rumen
Protected starch reduces acid load in the rumen
Risk of acidosis reduced
Higher levels of barley can be fed without digestive upsets
Increased milk yields and milk protein output
Increased live weight gain
Can be used as alternative to maize grain
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
83
13
11.5
15
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Feeding
Rolled barley is well recognised as an excellent source
energy source for ruminants providing high levels of starch to
stimulate production. However excessive feeding of cereals
can cause rumen acidosis and bloat
Dairy cows - up to 5kg / head / day
Beef - up to 45% of compound
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Cereals
Oats
Description
Cereal grain produced grown widely in cooler temperate
regions primarily for the human food breakfast market but still
a valuable energy source for farm livestock.
Feeding
Dairy cows - up to 5kg / head / day
Beef - up to 85% of compound
Sheep - up to 1kg / head / day
Key Features
Higher in fibre than other cereals
Good starch and energy levels and high energy,
High palatability and commonly used in coarse mixes in rolled form
High level of conjugated fatty acids may reduce milk butterfat levels
Fed whole rolled or ground
Less risk of acidosis when high levels of oats introduced ideal for finishing lambs
Whole oats wide used for sheep eliminating need for processing
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ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
86
12.1
12.5
31
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Organic
Organic Rapemeal
Description
A by-product from crushing, and extraction of oil from
Oilseed rape by mechanical expelling and grown under
organic conditions without the use of artificial fertilisers,
herbicides, and pesticides.
Key Features
High levels of energy and degradable protein
Oil level variable depending on quality of pressing
Can be used for a wide range of stock
Low Palatability
Complements soya bean in ruminant diets
Storage & Availability
Organic rapemeal should as with other dry straights be stored in cool, dry
conditions. Because of its tendency to draw moisture it should not be stored for
more than 2 months.
Typical Analysis (in DM)]
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
92
15.3
33
29.6
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Feeding
Dairy - 2-4kg / head / day.
Beef - up to 25 to 30% of the concentrate fraction of the
ration
Sheep - The palatability generally restricts usage in ewe diets to a maximum of 10%.
Good levels of rumen degraded protein makes it a useful addition to diets containing
low protein grass and maize silage.
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Organic
Key Features
Good energy source with high levels of undegradable protein (UDP)
Good availability all year
Can be used for a wide range of stock
Complements rapemeal in ruminant diets
Consistent analysis
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ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
88
14
48
11
10
10.2
Description
A by-product from the crushing, expelling and extracting of
oil from Sunflower Plant. The seed is Decorticated to
remove the outer shell; this fibrous material is added
back to the meal after extraction. The resulting mixture is
normally pelleted but will contain meal.
Organic
Key Features
High levels of digestible protein
Good availability all year
Good fibre content
Low energy levels
Good compliment to low protein feeds
Consistent analysis
Good energy levels
Storage & Availability
Sunflower Pellets should as with other dry straights be stored in cool, dry conditions.
Pellet quality will be variable and meal must be expected.
Generally imported to all UK ports and so is available all year round.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
90
9.5
33
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Feeding
Dairy - 1-4kg / head / day
Beef - Can be used as the only protein source, at levels up to
25-30%of the concentrate fraction of the ration
Sheep - The meal content generally restricts usage in ewe diets to a maximum of 10%
Pigs - can be included in sow and finishing diets to a maximum of 5%
Has long been a protein source in adult ruminant diets. Low energy levels limits use in
high performance diets. It offers a good alternative to balance low protein feeds ie: maize silage and whole crop, sugar beet and cereals.
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Organic
Feeding
Dairy - 2 - 5kg / head / day
Beef - 2 5kg / head / day
Calves- Up to 2kg / head / day
Ewes - 1 3 kg / head / day
Lambs -Up to 1kg / head / day
The slow degradable protein source makes it very useful in ruminant diets. High beta
carotene content has been shown to aid fertility in dairy cows. The ME content is
lower than dried grass, but it is believed to be used more efficiently by ruminants
compared to grass pellets.
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Key Features
High levels of Digestible Fibre
Good for cow fertility
Good source of Beta carotene.
Palatable and safe to feed
Good protein level, ideally suited to ruminants.
Can be used as a forage extender
Storage & Availability
Organic lucerne pellets should, as with other dry straights be stored in cool, dry
conditions. The product can be blown, though the pellets have a tendency to
breakdown, and so should be only stored in a bin that can handle meal.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
90
9.5
18
52
Organic
Organic Wheat
Description
Cereal grain produced world wide as a major cereal
component in the diet of both humans and livestock. Wheat
is well recognised as an excellent source energy source for
ruminants providing high levels of starch to stimulate milk
production
Feeding
Dairy cows - up to 5kg / head / day
Beef - up to 40% of compound
Sheep - up to 0.5kg / head / day
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
86
13.6
10
9.2
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Key Features
Very high starch level, but very low in fibre
Feed coarsely rolled and not ground finely
Risk of acidosis and bloat when high levels fed
Increases milk yield and milk protein output
Ensure adequate fibre included in diet or include rumen buffers
Moist or treated wheat must be supplemented with Vitamin E and selenium
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Organic
Organic Barley
Description
Cereal grain produced world wide as a major cereal
component in beef and dairy diets. Barley is well recognised
as an excellent source energy source for ruminants providing
high levels of starch to stimulate production
Feeding
Dairy cows - up to 5kg / head / day
Beef - up to 85% of compound
Sheep - up to 0.7kg / head / day
Key Features
High starch level and high energy, low in fibre and protein
Fed rolled or ground
Risk of acidosis when high levels of barley introduced quickly
Preferred to wheat in intensive beef feed systems
High rate of live weight gain
Increased milk yields and milk protein output
Moist barley must be supplemented with Vitamin E and selenium
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ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
86
13.2
12
17
57
2.5
2.5
Organic
Organic Peas
Description
Peas are a home grown legume produced under organic
growing conditions without artificial, fertilisers, pesticides
and herbicides, usually steamed, flaked or micronized to
improve digestibility.
Feeding
Dairy - 2 - 4kg / head / day
Beef - 2 - 4kg / head / day
Sheep - Up to 25% inclusion
Good balance of degradable and undegradable protein makes it a suitable
replacement for soya and other protein sources
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
88
13.5
26
30
44
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Key Features
Good energy source with useful levels of undegradable protein (UDP)
Can be used for a wide range of stock
High palatability when processed
High starch medium protein source
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Organic
Organic Beans
Description
Field Beans are home produced legumes grown under
organic conditions without artificial fertilisers, pesticides and
herbicides
Feeding
Dairy - 2 - 4kg / head / day
Beef - 2 - 4kg / head / day
Sheep - Up to 25% Inclusion
Good balance of degradable and undegradable protein
makes it a useful addition in diets containing low protein grass and maize.
Key Features
Good energy source with high levels of starch
Ideal mid protein source
Coarse ground for adult ruminants
Care needs to be taken against mould after processing
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ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
85
13.3
30
16.7
36.5
1.7
Protected Fats
Megalac
Description
Megalac is a Non GM fat supplement composed of a
combination of natural plant oil (palm oil fatty acids) and
calcium. The calcium protects the fatty acids from breaking
down in the rumen, allowing them to pass intact to the
acidic lower gut for digestion.
Key Features
Highly concentrated energy source (33MJ/kg DM)
Ideal for high yielding cows in early lactation
Bridges energy gap to meet high energy demands
Reduces body condition loss and cows get back in positive energy balance
quicker
Improves conception rate, helps maintain milk quality
Stimulates ewe milk yield and quality when fed to pregnant and lactating
Physical Characteristics
Light golden colour
Dry, free-flowing granules
Physical properties
A dry free-flowing semi-granular product with a pleasant aroma
Bulk density 0.60g / cm3
Packaging/Storage
Store at ambient temperature in dry conditions. If storage temperature exceeds 15C,
the product should be stored to allow free circulation of air. Failure to store as
indicated may increase the risk of oxidation.
Shelf life
12 months from the date of manufacture.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
95
32.5
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Feeding
Dairy cows feed up to 500g / head / day
Beef cattle in final finishing period feed up to 5% of
concentrated feed or at 120 150g / head / day
Sheep 50 100g / head / day
It is suitable for use in blends, TMRs and home mixed rations.
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Protected Fats
Energiser RP 10 Fat
Description
A pure 99 % vegetable fat derived from non GM palm oil in
prill form
Key Features
High levels of long chain saturated fatty acids, palmitic
acid min 80%, resistant to oxidation and spoilage
Low level of rumen solubility but high absorption in small
intestine
Very high energy content, 38MJ / kg DM, ideal for high
yielding cows in early lactation
Stimulates milk yield and milk fat content
Improves cow health by minimising incidence of ketosis, weight and body
condition loss in early lactation
High palatability as no soapy taste or smell
Feeding
Dairy cows - 0.2 0.5kg / head / day
Sheep - 50 100g / ewe / day
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Physical Characterisctics
Colour - White
Prills / Beads / Powder
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
95
32.5
84
Oils,%
Protected Fats
Butterfat Extra
Description
Butterfat Extra is a 100%, protected fat and is based on palm
oil by-products rich in palmitic acid. The high levels of
palmitic acid is particularly useful for promoting extra
butterfat production in high yielding dairy cows. Farmers that
are introduced to Butterfat Extra for the first time and are not
currently feeding any other protected fats have often
reported improvements of up to 0.5%. Clearly it does
depend on the initial level of butterfat what response is seen
but 0.25-0.3% improvement is commonplace.
Feeding
Dairy cows - 200-500g / head / day
Physical Characteristics
White
Very free flowing prills
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
95
99
38
8-14
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Key Features
Palatable
High in energy
Improves milk yield and butterfat levels
Improves milk protein levels
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Protected Fats
Magnapac
Description
Magnapac is a non GM fat supplement composed of a
combination of distilled palm oil fatty acids and calcium. The
calcium protects the fatty acids from breaking down in the
rumen, allowing them pass intact to the acidic lower gut for
digestion.
Feeding
Dairy cows feed up to 500g / head / day
Beef cattle in final finishing period feed up to 5% of
concentrated feed or up to 300g / head / day
Sheep 50 100g / head / day
It is suitable for use in blends, TMRs and home mixed rations.
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Key Features
Highly concentrated energy source (33MJ/kg DM)
Ideal for high yielding cows in early lactation
Bridges energy gap to meet high energy demands
Reduces body condition loss and cows get back in positive energy balance
quicker
Improves conception rate
Helps maintain milk quality
Stimulates ewe milk yield and quality when fed to pregnant and lactating
Physical Characteristics
Light golden colour
Physical Properties
A dry free-flowing semi-granular coarse light brown meal
Bulk density 0.60 g/cm3
Packaging/Storage
Store at ambient temperature in dry conditions. If storage temperature exceeds 15C,
the product should be stored to allow free circulation of air.
Failure to store as indicated may increase the risk of oxidation
Shelf Life - 12 months from the date of manufacture.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter, %
ME, MJ/kg DM
Protein,%
Oil, %
Starch,%
Calcium,%
96.5
33
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Protected Fats
Megapro
Description
A non GM Calcium salt of palm fatty acids co-processed
with extracted rapeseed meal as a complementary
feedingstuff, providing high levels of both rumen protected
fat and protein.
Feeding
Dairy cows feed up to 1kg / head / day
Beef cattle in final finishing period feed up to 5% of
concentrated feed or at 120 150g / head / day
Sheep 50 100g / head / day
It is suitable for use in blends, TMRs and home mixed rations.
Packaging Storage
Store at ambient temperature in dry conditions and if the storage temperature
exceeds 15C product should be stored to allow free circulation of air. Failure to
store as indicated may increase the risk of oxidation.
Shelf Life
12 months from the date of manufacture.
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
93
19
26
11
3.9
32
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Physical Properties
A dry free-flowing granular product with the aroma of palm fatty acid distillate.
Bulk density 0.6 to 0.7 g/cm3
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Protected Fats
C16 Fat
Description
C16 Fat is a pure vegetable fat derived through several
processing steps from Non GM Palm oil. C16 Fat consists of
predominantly long chain saturated fatty acids making it
resistant to rapid oxidation and spoilage. The high melting
point of approximately 58C gives it high rumen bypass
qualities and it is completely absorbed in the small intestine.
C16 Fat has a very high energy content and combined with
its high digestibility as well as the outstanding technological
qualities of a spray dried fat powder, it is also recommended
for use as an energy rich supplement in pig and poultry diets.
Feeding
Dairy cows 0.2-0.75kg / head / day
Beef cattle 5% of diet in last 12 weeks of finishing
Sheep 50-100g / ewe / day
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Key Features
Pure 99% vegetable fat derived from non GM palm oil in prill form
High levels of long chain saturated fatty acids, palmitic acid ,min 80%, resistant to
oxidation and spoilage
High level of rumen bypass but also high absorption in small intestine
Very high energy content, 38MJ/kg DM, ideal for high yielding cows in early
lactation
Stimulates milk yield and milk content
Improves cow health by minimising incidence of ketosis, weight and body
condition loss in early lactation
High palatability as no soapy taste or smell
Physical Characteristics
Colour white
Prills/Beads/Powder
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
99
99
38
8-14
58oc
Protected Fats
Golden Flake
Description
Golden Flake is a rumen protected fat for high performance
dairy cows, manufactured from palm fatty acids.
Feeding
Golden Flake can be applied as a top dressing or as an
ingredient in the feed mixture.
Dairy cows. Early lactation - 200 - 500g / head / day
Beef - up to 300g / head / day
Sheep - up to 100kg / head / day
Physical Characteristics
Free flowing golden coloured flake
Typical Analysis (in DM)
Dry Matter, %
Protein,%
MER, MJ/kg DM
100
99
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Key Features
High energy increases milk yield in early lactation
C16 inreases milk butterfat production
Minimises body weight loss and improves fertility
Reduces risk of ketosis
Rumen protected avoids negative effects on fibre digestion
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Protected Fats
Feeding
Feed 3 - 4 weeks pre - calving and up to 12 weeks post calving at up to 150g per
cow per day, mixed in home mix
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Description
Mycosorb is a patented yeast cell wall extract containing
high levels of glucomannan effective against a wide range of
mycotoxins in feed by its ability to adsorb high
concentrations of mycotoxins on to its surface at a low rate.
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Optigen
Description
Controlled release Nitrogen source of 256% crude protein
containing 88% urea and 12% oil
Feeding
Dairy cows
Key Features
Delivers constant level of rumen NH3 for optimal bacterial growth
Increased microbial protein
100g/day partially replaces nearly 1kg of soya
Creates more space for feeding additional forage
Improved fibre digestibility and better rumen health
Improves feed efficiency
Increased milk yield by 1 -2 litres
Better milk quality
Description
A processed thermo-extruded combination of specially
selected varieties of linseed seeds, extruded on a wheatfeed
base to provide a high quality feed with high levels of
Omega 3 fatty acids.
When fed at 0.5kg / day trials have shown increases in milk
yield of 1.5 to 2.5 litres
On farm trials with dairy cows have resulted in better bulling activity, lower
embryonic mortality, improved pregnancy rates, and reduced body score losses
post calving. Lintec results in a less acid rumen environment, and reduces GHG
emissions by altering the rumen protozoan population.
Lintec
Feeding
Free flowing meal
Dry Matter,
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
91
17.3
20
25
11
26
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UltraSorb
Description
UltraSorb contains a mixture of three biologically active components
(aluminosilicaytes, yeast cell extract, and microbial extracts) which counteract a
range of mycotoxins in feed by binding them into inactive or unavailable forms.
Poor weather at harvesting of grass silage, maize silage, whole crop silage, and
cereals can lead to greater mould growth and consequently greater risk of mycotoxin
presence in feeds. Mycotoxins can impair animal health and performance through
reduced feed conversion and reduced nutrient absorption, impaired reproductive
performance, and depressed immune responses. Indicators of mycotoxin challenges
include, under performing animals, rough coats and listlessness, loose manure,
mucous tags in fresh manure, poor cycling.
Feeding
Dairy, beef - 20g / head / day mixed in TMR
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Key Features
Increased feed intake
Improved manure consistency
Increased milk yields
Increased live weight gains
Improvements in fertility and herd health
Acid Buf
Description
Acid Buf is derived from marine algae and acts as an effective rumen buffer and
helps maintain rumen pH at optimum levels as well as providing minerals in highly
available form.
Feeding
Dairy Lactation - 50-80g / head / day
Transition - 40-50g / head / day
Sheep - 0.5% of compound
Key Features
Better neutralisation of rumen acid through slower release
Excellent source of bioavailable calcium and magnesium
Healthier rumen reduces risk of metabolic disorders
Helps combat SARA, improved fibre digestion
DCAD neutral allowing inclusion in dry cow diets
Reduced methane output and reduced environmental pollution
Description
A product extracted from limestone quarries in the form of
ground calcium carbonate and containing approx 38%
calcium. Its use as a supplementary source of available
calcium has increased with the increase in feeding TMR to
stock.
Feeding
Dairy cows, beef up to 100g / head / day to balance dietary
requirement of calcium
Limestone
Description
Most favoured source of supplementary magnesium for dairy
cows, from technically pure magnesium oxide (51%
magnesium) Mg deficiency hypomagnesaemia or grass
staggers, major cause of death in adult dairy and beef cattle
in early spring or autumn on lush grazing. Susceptibility
affected by changeable weather,fertilizer use and sudden
dietary change. Low blood Mg also occurs in housed dairy
cows. Constant dietary intake of Mg essential. Calcined
magnesite unpalatable at high inlusion rates ( over 20kg/tonne). Countrywide Farmers
only use sources of high bioavailability, rumen stability and consistency
Feeding
Dairy cows - 50g calcined magnesite (25g Mg)
Calves - 20g calcined magnesite (10g Mg)
Ewe - 10g calcined magnesite (5g Mg)
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Key Features
Urea also used as a preservative with moist grain (20 30% moisture)
Mix grain well with urea together with 20 - 40 kg water added to the mixture
Store in clean covered area under plastic sheet to retain ammonia released
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Grain moisture, %
20-22
23-25
26-28
>28
Description
Sodium bicarbonate is produced naturally in cows saliva but
may be insufficient in rations of high acidity grass and maize
silages and cereals. Buffers and maintains rumen pH at
optimum level while improving rumen throughput. Increases
silage intake and can improve milk butterfat by up to 0.3%.
Overcomes acidosis in high cereal beef systems.
Feeding
Can be mixed on silage in trough or at clamp face as well as
being fed in TMR
Dairy cows feed at 250 500g / cow / day
Beef cattle cereal based 1.5-2% diet inclusion
Beef cattle silage based 100 150g / head / day
Intensive lambs 2% diet inclusion
Ewes silage based 50g / ewe / head /day
Description
Natures way of supplying sodium Chloride, ideal as a self
lick!
Has many links to the metabolism of livestock, and typically
they will regulate them selves and only take when they have a
requirement.
General signs of a shortfall
Poor feed conversion
Reduced reproduction through poor fertility in males
Loss of appetite and weight loss
Lack lustre eyes/poor coat
Reduced growth/ill thrift
Analysis depends on source
Feeding
Cattle - 50 - 70g / head / day
Sheep - 10 - 15g / head / day
Goats - 15 - 20g / head / day
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Feeding
Feeding can commence after 4 days at up to 4kg / cow / day
In a well mixed ration
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Caution
CAUTION : Pearl Caustic Soda is a HAZARDOUS chemical and extreme care is
needed when handling. Caustic Soda produces a strong exothermic reaction when in
contact with water. Protective clothing is essential when handlking or mixing.
Follow manufacturers mixing instructions regarding mixing and curing times .
Caustic soda must not be fed directly to any livestock.
Feeding
Dairy cows - 50g / cow / day
Growing beef cattle - 25 50g / head / day
Calves - 25g / calf / day
Key Features
Promotes efficient rumen fermentation by scavenging oxygen in rumen
Increases lactic acid -utilising bacteria mopping up excesses caused by rapid
starch fermentation.
Maintains higher stable rumen pH
Increases fibre digestion
Maximises dry matter intakes ,
Increases milk yields ( 1.6 litres)
Increases efficiency of feed use ( 6.6%)
Improves growth rates in intensively fed beef cattle and calves ( 11%)
Palatable and ideal for mixing in with or sprinkling onto daily ration
We have a wide selection of other yeasts available, please ring for more
information.
Description
Specially selected live strain of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae
1026 yeast
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SoyPass / Sopralin
Description
SoyPass is a high quality protein feed,rich in digestible
protein (DUP), produced using a patented process, which
doubles the amount of by-pass protein in Soya Bean meal.
The process takes advantage of naturally occurring wood
sugar which, when mixed with soya binds to part of the
protein, protecting it from digestion in the rumen. During the
production of SoyPass, careful process control procedures
ensure that the proteins become highly un-degradable but
retain the intestinal digestibility of untreated Soya Bean meal.
SoyPass supplies this protein in a highly digestible form, providing the right profile of
amino acids for milk and tissue production. The high proportion of bypass protein
ensures that the total protein content of the ration does not increase, thereby
reducing problems with fertility and pollution. Supplementing SoyPass in transition
period rations has shown to improve milk production over the following lactation.
Feeding
SoyPass is best suited to medium and high performance cows fed farm mixed rations
or home grown bulk feeds.
Typical inclusion rates:
Dairy cows 0.5-2kg / head / day
Calves up to 10% of diet
Beef cattle up to 1kg / head / day
Ewes up to 10% of the concentrate
Key Features
Increased milk yield in lactating cows
Increased milk protein content
Increased growth rates of beef cattle and lambs
Characteristics
Golden in colour
Free-flowing meal
Typical Analysis (in DM)
DM
%
ME, MJ/kg
DM
Protein,%
NDF, %
Starch,%
Sugars,%
Oils,%
SoyPass
87
12.5
23
0.9
1.4
Sopralin
90
12.9
46.5
10
11
2.6
PROBABLE CAUSE
TOP HEAT
(with fairly warm
layer beneath)
Inadequate sealing.
Insufficient final roll.
Last field too dry.
Working under eaves.
Poor top weight after sealing.
SHOULDER HEAT
TOP HEAT
&
POCKETS OF HEAT
THROUGHOUT
CLAMP
WHOLE FACE
HEATING/
MOULDING
Lack of consolidation or
ineffective sealing at
shoulders.
SOLUTIONS
Improve compaction.
Ensure plastic sheets are properly weighted
immediately after sealing, especially if under
eaves.
Consider using clingfilm type sheet to
replace inner layer of top sheeting.
At the very least, treat the top with a
Double Action-type product.
Line walls fully with plastic sheet with good
overlap under top sheet.
Fill clamp with concave top to help
consolidate edges.
Check rolling tractor can apply weight close
to walls (buckrake width).
Increase tyre pressures.
Add another tractor for rolling.
Improve compaction & sealing.
Line walls fully with plastic sheet with good
overlap under top sheet.
Keep plenty of weight on edges.
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PROBLEM
Clamp Management
Clamp Management
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Silage Additives
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Silage Additives
We supply a range of Additives that are researched and proven to help you make the
most of your silage. Good
management practice combined with
the appropriate silage product will
reduce the loss of valuable silage dry
matter, and help you manage the
silage fermentation. A controlled more
efficient silage fermentation, can
improve palatability and silage intake,
and most importantly has been shown
to produce significant increases in
milk yield and live weight gain. We
recommend specific products
for grass, wholecrop cereals,
maize, legumes and haylage,
with options for clamp or baled
silage. Most products are
available as either a liquid,
or a dry powder application,
and for those who have changed
to ultra low volume
application we have the
products to suit. We supply a
range of over 10 additive
applicators, with equipment for
trailed or selfpropelled harvesters,
conventional or minibalers, and
options for the newer forage
wagons. For the farmer or the
contractor we aim to have the
products, equipment and package
to meet your requirements.
Description
Applied to the top and sides of maize silage clamps
Dramatically reduces population of spoilage organisms
Minimises amount of surface and shoulder waste
Spread on to surface of finished clamp and rolled in before
clamp sheeted
Application 3kg / square metre to eliminate top spoilage
Application 6kg / square metre to eliminate shoulder waste
Top 1 x 25kg bag treats 8 square metres
Shoulder 1 x 25kg bag treats 4 square metres
Silage Additives
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Feeding
Rock salt is also widely used fed free access to cows to provide a source of sodium
and chlorine both intimately involved in maintaining osmotic balance in the cow
Insufficient sodium intake will result in a reduction in milk yields
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Clamp Management
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1.83
2.13
2.44
2.74
3.05
1524
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1220
400
480
700
800
900
1000
915
300
360
420
480
540
600
610
200
240
286
320
360
400
305
100
120
143
160
180
200
274
90
108
126
144
162
180
244
80
96
112
128
144
160
213
70
84
98
112
126
140
183
60
72
84
96
108
120
152
50
60
70
80
90
100
122
40
48
56
64
72
80
91
30
36
42
48
54
60
61
20
24
28
32
36
40
30
10
12
14
16
18
20
Example:
A clamp 2.13m high with a floor area of 610m sq will
contain 286 tonnes of silage
NB:
10
5000
500
600
700
800
900
1000
4000
400
480
560
640
720
800
3000
300
360
420
480
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100
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90
108
126
144
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80
96
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128
144
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70
84
98
112
126
140
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60
72
84
96
108
120
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40
48
56
64
72
80
300
30
36
42
48
54
60
200
20
24
28
32
36
40
100
10
12
14
16
18
20
Example:
A clamp 7ft high with a floor area of 2000sq ft will
contain 280 tonnes of silage
NB:
Clamp Management
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Clamp Management
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Minerals
Minerals
In Feed minerals normally at 1 x 25kg bag per tonne of finished feed if restricted. Or
0.5 x 25kg bag per tonne of finished feed when offered ad lib. Can also be top
dressed onto forage or bulk feeds.
Forage Mineral Analysis
Countrywide are able to offer a complete forage mineral analysis of grass silage,
Maize silage and whole crop silage so that we can recommend the correct mineral
product required.
Cattle
Minerals
Sheep
Minerals
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Customs Minerals
Also available are custom formulation minerals that can be designed to fit into
account the ration being fed, as well as the results of the forage mineral analysis, in
order to accurately meet the requirements of the animals. For more information on
this service, please contact your local representatives or the alternative feeds office.
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Blends
Blends
The Alternative Feeds team supply blends
across the UK and with access to a wide range
of raw materials we have a standard range of
blends, they can also create a blend based on
your own requirements.
Our Beef Range has a blend to cover all stages,
including a Calf Blend, Big Boy 14 and 16%, a
Beef Grower Blend and Beef Fattener Blend.
Our Elite Nutrition Range has a blend to suit most Dairy Cow feeding requirements.
Blends to suit balanced base rations, blends to complement base rations including
high proportions of maize silage and whole crop cereal silage, and also blends
suitable for high performance herds requiring a balance of RDP and DUP.
We also have new Optimum MP Blends which have been especially developed to
optimise the performance of both dairy cows and beef animals.
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In addition the team can advise on the inclusion of minerals and speciality ingredients
such as Urea and fats to further enhance your blend and save time. The additional
ingredients can be included for a small cost but most importantly at the right levels to
meet feeding requirements.
Countrywide can help you to create a bespoke blend using any of these
materials
Rolled Barley Rolled Wheat Micronized Maize Whole Oats Wheatfeed Prairie
Meal Maize Meal Maize Gluten Lintec Wheat Distillers - Maize Distillers
Oatfeed Hipro Soya Rapemeal Linseed Expellers Sunflower Soya Hulls
Palm Kernals Sugarbeet Lucerne Megalac C16 Urea Molasses Minerals
Organic Blends are also available
For more information on Blends available or to request a copy of the Blends Leaflet
please visit us online
Compounds
Compounds
The Countrywide Beef Feed Range has been formulated to suit Intensive, Forage and
Extensive based systems. Our high quality products are for high quality production
and suitable for feeding ad-lib to growing and finishing cattle.
Our new ewe and lamb feed range has been developed to meet the ever changing
needs of todays professional sheep farmer. It is designed using the latest research to
enable us to match the nutritional requirement of the modern flocks.
The Countrywide range of Game and Duck Feeds has been developed and improved
to produce strong, healthy, well-feathered pheasants, partridges and ducks in order
to provide excellent sport. They are formulated to high nutritional specifications from
a range of wholesome ingredients to meet the requirements of game birds in modern
management systems.
Other features and services include:
Milk powders, minerals, feed blocks and nutritional supplements
Full traceability and quality assurance
Field Sales Specialists who offer advice on the best product for your system
Forage analysis, ration formulation, dairy costings and management
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The extensive Countrywide Dairy Feed range has been designed to complement the
wide range of dairy herd feeding and management systems, and with increased
pressure on margins from depressed milk prices and other costs, it is critical to match
the correct feed with the other forages, cereals and straights available on farm. The
wide range of feeds allows milk quality to be manipulated to optimize milk returns
against quality constraints imposed by milk supply contracts. The dairy feeds are
formulated from a limited range of high quality ingredients, with raw materials like
cocoa shell, olive pulp, shea nuts, and groundnut being excluded from the feeds.
The range also includes calf, dry cow and heifer rearing feeds.
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Aggregates
Aggregates
Cubicle Sand - soft, washed silica sands in 2 colours (light and dark). A very hygienic
material
Oolytic limestone various grades suitable for cattle tracks. Oolytic stone is kinder to
cattle hooves and softer than limestone
Scalpings Usually limestone, in 20, 40 & 75mm sizes. General purpose farm roadbuilding material
Type 1 Similar to scalpings, but is also non-frost susceptible (clay & mud-free)
Dust Limestone and Oolytic dust for blinding cow-tracks and Type1
Planings good & effective road-building material
Crushed Concrete & Brick general-purpose hardcore
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Sharp Sand suitable for DIY concreting jobs and bedding down paving slabs
Gravels 6,10,14,20,40 & 75mm sizes for concreting and French drains
Chalk usually used for cow-track construction
Decorative Gravels comprehensive range of sizes & colours for drives & paths
Large Block-stone ideal for lining driveways and entrances @ half tonne and
one tonne in weight. Grab-lifted into position
Concrete ready-mixed concrete delivered in 6 & 8 cubic metre loads
Description
Mixed kiln-dried sawdust / wood shavings
Very economical
Ideal for cow cubicles (concrete, tarmac or earth), also
calf and bull pens, livestock trailers
30 bales per pallet, double wrapped with top cover for
outside storage
Bedding
Sawdust
Grade I - Baled softwood sawdust
Ideal for concrete, tarmac or earth beds
Keeps cows dry and clean
Ideal for slurry systems
30 bales per pallet, double wrapped with top cover for outside storage
Grade II - Bagged softwood sawdust based material
Finer than grade I - more solid than Powder Bed
Ideally suited for all types of cow cubicle
36 bags per pallet
Double wrapped, can be stored outside (ensure top cover is intact at all times)
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Bedding
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AntiBacta
Description
ANTIBACTA is an easy-to-use bedding additive for cattle stalls. It is a highly-effective
biodegradable carrier, impregnated with a revolutionary disinfectant system.
It is soft and dry, and has proven to be effective in the control of mastitis causing
bacteria
The benefits of efficient mastitis control cannot be stressed too highly; not only from
the aspect of minimising reduced milk yields / quality, high culling rates and
veterinary costs, but also from the improved health of the herd.
Benefits
Absorbs many times its own weight in moisture
Clean, hygenic, dry area for cattle
Non-abrasive to skin and hocks
Low dusting during application (not irritant to eyes, nostrils and skin)
Highly active, proven biocide system
Lower bacterial count on stall beds
Easily spread and handled
No capping or blocking of slurry systems or slats
Easy storage
Reduced bacterial transfer to udders
Reduction in the occurence of environmental mastitis
Usage
Use ANTIBACTA at the rear of cattle beds (where the udders touch) to kill bacteria.
Combine this with frequent cleaning of the beds and you have an extremely effective
weapon and direct control of the causative bacteria.
Description
Powder Bed is a very fine, dry, powdered sawdust that is
bagged and ideal for usage on cow mats or mattresses to
keep cows clean and dry.
Bedding
Powderbed
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Benefits
Improved milk quality
Powder Beds fine powdered sawdust keeps cow mats
dry, resulting in clean, dry udders. This leads to a lower
bacterial cell count and reduced incidence of mastitis
problems, with better quality milk, which may result in an increased milk price.
Improved animal welfare
Hock rubbing is significantly reduced, along with an improvement in damaged
hocks on mats and mattresses.
Ideal for slurry systems
When using slats and slurry irrigation there are fewer blockages and less downtime
- reducing labour costs.
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Countrywide Services
Country Keeper
Description
The Countrywide brand name and specialist supply channel for the professional
Game producer and shoot.
Providing 30 years of experience and knowledge in all things Game related.
We supply Game Feed, Cover Crops, Rearing Equipment, Cartridges, Clothing and
Shooting Accessories, everything for your shoot.
Advice at the end of the telephone.
Country Keeper
Tenbury Road
Bromyard
Herefordshire
HR7 4LL
Tel: 01885 488390
Fax: 01885 483575
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2011
The Countrywide Arable business supplies seed, fertilizer and crop protection
products and advise to the arable & livestock farmer.
Qualified specialists in their field
What makes our arable business stand out from others is our team of agronomists,
who strive to ensure that their customers businesses perform efficiently and profi
tably.
Countrywide Services
Arable
As experts in their field, our qualified team provide specialist agronomy advice
including seed choice, fertiliser and crop protection use. With up to date knowledge
and compliance with all regulations means our agronomists are always providing
relevant and topical specialist advice and services.
Arable Guide
2011
2011
A P R A C T I C A L G U I D E TO G A M E C O V E R ,
E N V I R O N M E N TA L S T E W A R D S H I P A N D F O R A G E S E E D S
2011/12
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Other Products:
Tanks
We now offer a wide range of Oil and Water storage tanks. Ranging from 1200L Bunded
for Domestic use, right up to a 5000L Fuel depot with built in Pump and electric gauge.
New laws now state that tanks must be bunded if holding 200 litres or more. Now is the
time to conform to this law, especially if your current tank is rusted, or signs of wear. It
may also contain Water, which when mixed with the New Low Sulphur Gas Oil may cause
engine problems.
Lubricants:
We are able to offer a full range of Commercial and Agriculture lubricants from a 1L
engine, Hydraulic or gear Oil, right up to a 205L Barrell. Collect from your local
Countrywide store, or have it delivered direct to your business or farm. (Subject to certain
size requirements)
Fixed Pricing:
Do you want to be protected from current fuel increases, this possibly could be one of
the biggest variable costs to your business. Talk to us today to see what we can do to
help you fix your fuel costs for the financial year
Automatic Top Up service
Manual Top Up service
Gauges, Hoses, Nozzles, Water Test Kits, Additives plus much more.
We have carefully selected our supply chain and work closely with these to ensure
our customers are kept fully up-to date with product knowledge and information.
We supply Fertilisers, Chemicals, Grass Seed, Top Dressings, Rootzones, Sands and
Aggregates as well as Fertiliser Spreaders and Knapsack Sprayers.
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Description
Our Turf & Amenity Technical Sales Team is hand picked and has a vast range of
experience and knowledge of the turf and amenity business. They are members of
the BASIS professional register and are always at your disposal for both technical and
practical support.
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7Y
Description
Rural businesses today depend on quality support to operate efficiently and
profitably. With our long-standing expertise in the rural economy at 7Y we offer a
range of valuable services including machinery ring, training, temporary labour,
technology and renewable energy.
Agriservice
Aimed at minimising costs and saving our clients time searching for the most
effective supplier, our machinery ring enables farmers to spread fixed costs by hiring
in services or equipment from other farmers. We also source contract machinery,
offer fuels at competitive prices, collection, delivery and spreading of poultry litter,
broker organic composts and manures, and offer specialist waste management.
Temporary Labour
We recognise good people are integral to running a rural business smoothly, so we
supply reliable temporary labour that is skilled, fully trained and ready to contribute
effectively, whether production and warehouse operatives, fieldworkers, drivers or
equipment operators. 7Y is GLA licensed.
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Training
We offer specialist training courses led by experienced training professionals,
including chainsaw cross-cutting and maintenance, and a range of pesticide
application and management programmes.
Technology
Technology underpins every business today and we understand that managing IT in a
business can be time consuming, expensive and even risky, so our experienced team
design effective IT solutions to suit the current and future needs for clients.
Energy
Increasing energy bills and environmental concerns have sparked a growing interest in
renewable energy. Our energy consultancy leads the way in identifying the most
appropriate renewable energy for farmers and landowners who are looking for costeffective solutions. These include solar energy, wind power, anaerobic digestion and
biomass heating systems, and energy management for poultry farmers.
For more information visit 7yenergy.co.uk
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Asset Finance
With our in-house expertise plus the partnerships we have built with
leading finance funders and banks in the market place, it means that
we employ the best specialists to look after your every requirement.
Why not put us to the test, we know you will be pleasantly surprised!
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