Posts Tagged ‘supplement’
Experiencing Rye Grass staggers?
Elitox stands as a distinctive solution for managing mycotoxins, effectively mitigating their adverse impacts within ruminant diets. Furthermore, Elitox serves as a proactive approach to prevent mycotoxicosis. View PDF
Read MoreWhy use lower urea for Breeders?
Why use lower urea for breeders? Higher levels of urea used in the wrong situation can cost potential production as the animal is having to excrete the excess ammonia which comes at a high energy cost. Therefore, feeding high levels of urea can waste energy that would normally be used for production. Most common…
Read MoreBull Development & Supplementation of First Calf Heifers
Supplementing first-calf heifers during lactation rather than feeding stud bulls post-weaning has been found to result in greater scrotal circumference, increased sperm motility and sexual maturity at an earlier age. Conducted by Dr Viv Perry from the Queensland Sperm Morphology Laboratory, and PhD student Matt Callaghan, the research is part of a quest to identify…
Read MoreWhy cottonseed for sheep?
Cottonseed has been used extensively in Queensland as a feed supplement for sheep. It is a good source of energy (12-14 MJ ME/kg) and protein (19-24%), but should always be fed with adequate amounts of roughage.
Read MoreAssessing stock feed additives and mineral supplements
As a producer of beef, wool or lamb there are many stock feed supplements and additives to choose from, but how do you decide on the products that will benefit your stock and profit?
Read MoreUrea supplementation – The need to supplement
The nutritional value of all grasses in northern Australia declines following the growing season. While some grasses are more attractive to cattle (palatable) than others, all grasses provide high quality grazing while they are actively growing.
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