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Why 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 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.
Read MoreWhy use dry licks and urea supplementation for sheep?
Dry licks are a practical way to provide nitrogen (e.g. urea) to sheep when they are protein deficient.
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