MEGA DRY Cow 20

CLASS: Dry Cow Feed + Anionic Salts

REG. NO. ACT 36/1947: V31133

Perfectly balanced steam up concentrate with 20% protein. Fed to prevent hypocalcemia, ensure healthy fetal growth and prepare the rumen for optimal digestion post calving. Supplement for late pregnant dairy cows on a high roughage diet or TMR.

COMPOSITION
INGREDIENT MIN/MAX QUANTITY UNIT
Protein (Of which a maximum of 35% originates from NPN) Min 200 g/kg
Moisture Max 120 g/kg
Fibre Max 120 g/kg
Fat Min/Max 25/85 g/kg
Calcium Min/Max 36/40 g/kg
Phosphorus Min 8.5 g/kg
INGREDIENT STATEMENT:
This animal feed contains: Grain and grain by by-products, animal protein products, plant protein products, roughages and agro agro-industrial by by-products, sugar cane by 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 a daily ration of 4-5 kg/cow to dry cows in zero-grazing systems or those that are grazing natural pastures (veld) or post-harvest fields for 4-6 weeks before calving. Avoid dietary ingredients rich in potassium (e.g. legumes like lucerne). The quantity to feed can be adjusted up or down, depending on frame size of cows, and achievement of breed specific urine pH target ranges. Consult an animal nutritionist for more detailed/customized advice.

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