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With the green feed we have, our “Green Pasture Licks” are still our most popular choice by far. Especially for those who have heifers & cows ready for joining, although by now most would be thinking about taking the bulls out of the paddock with the hope that most, if not all, cows and breeding…
Read MoreBenefits of early weaning during drought
Benefits of Early Weaning The benefits of early weaning go far beyond the survival and growth of the calf. The energy requirements of a 400kg lactating breeder are approximately 80MJ/day. On dry mature pasture, these requirements are rarely met and the breeding herd slips in condition. Weaning the calf will reduce the cow’s energy requirements…
Read MoreCompensatory growth
There are limitations to compensatory gains, for example, an animal that has been on a low quality diet for an extended period of time may never reach its?۪ genetic potential for weight. These ?stunted?۪ animals may have a smaller mature size or final production weight. While there are limitations associated with compensatory gain, it is…
Read MoreThe importance of protein meals
For best results, protein meals are recommended to be fed in conjunction with a NPN source. Bypass protein is especially important for young animals with high protein requirements for growth and cows in late pregnancy to supply protein to the growing foetus. Milk production requires significant levels of protein and therefore bypass protein is also…
Read MoreNicholas Markwell is supplementing his horses for only $130 for the year
Throughout the entire year, Nicholas will spend $130 at Top Country to supplement his horses with high protein, mineral and big head supplements.The Markwell’s have been surprised at the low cost of the program and the great response by the horses to this new product. These horses are costing 40 cents a day on supplement utilising…
Read MoreSupplementing with phosphorus in the green for improved breeder productivity
In the dry, the two most limiting nutrients are energy and protein. This is why we recommend that supplements high in protein are fed during this time. The higher the protein in the diet; the more efficient digestion will be, and as a result more energy will be available to the animal. In the wet,…
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