MEGA DAIRY Heifer 18

CLASS: Dairy Heifer Feed

REG. NO. ACT 36/1947: V31345

The optimal supplement for growing out heifers on a high roughage diet or a TMR.

COMPOSITION
INGREDIENT MIN/MAX QUANTITY UNIT
Protein (Of which a maximum of 30% originates from NPN) Min 180 g/kg
Moisture Max 120 g/kg
Fibre Max 120 g/kg
Fat Min/Max 25/80 g/kg
Calcium Min/Max 8/15 g/kg
Phosphorus Min 5 g/kg
Urea Max 15.68 g/kg
INGREDIENT STATEMENT:
This animal feed contains: Grain and grain by-products, animal protein products, plant protein products, roughages and agro-industrial by-products, sugar cane by-products, oils and fats, amino acids, vitamins and minerals, NPN Sources, antioxidants, binders, acidity regulators, flavouring agents, aroma enhancing agents, compounds of trace elements, digestibility enhancers and gut flora stabilizers. This product contains genetically modified ingredients.
NOTE:
This farm feed is available with or without registered stock remedies. See bag tag for details and feed strictly according to given instructions below.
UREA CAUTION:
This farm feed contains feed grade UREA and/or other NPN sources and must therefore be fed strictly according to the instructions for use.
NPN WARNING:
  1. Vinegar is an effective remedy against NPN Mix with an equal amount of water. Dose half a bottle per calf or large sheep or 2 – 4 bottles per head of cattle. (1 bottle = 750ml).
  2. Protect this farm feed against NPN is soluble and animals drinking such a solution could be poisoned.
  3. Do not feed this farm feed indiscriminately with other NPN containing farm feed. Consult an animal scientist.
  4. Adaption: When changing from a NPN-free meal to a NPN-containing meal it is advisable to feed a 50/50 mixture over a period of 4 – 6 days.
  5. Dairy feed must be fed 2 or more times daily.
FEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS:
Feed to dairy replacement heifers from 5-6 months of age to breeding, at a rate of 3-4 kg/heifer/day, along with restricted access to maize silage or free access to other roughage, veld grazing or pasture. The quantity of compound feed can be adjusted up or down to achieve specified weight and skeletal growth targets. Consult an animal nutrition advisor for more detailed/customized advice.

For more detailed feeding recommendation please contact an Epol Technical Advisor.