Barastoc Lead-up Dairy Cubes
Pelleted transition feed formulated with anionic salts, providing pre-calving dairy cows the best possible start to the demanding calving and milk production phases.
Features & Benefits
- Includes anionic salts to help modify the electrolyte balance of the diet. Incorrect electrolyte balance can increase the risk of hypocalcaemia (milk fever)
- Energy sources include grains to help with rumen pre-conditioning and reduce the risk of impaired rumen function in early lactation
- Includes high quality protein sources (e.g. canola meal, soybean meal, and pulses, etc.) to help boost protein reserves for early lactation
- Palatable ingredients in a pelleted form to reduce separation and selection
- Nutrient specification designed to maximise pre-calving cow health and to help minimise possible future health problems; e.g. poor feed intake after calving and metabolic disorders that can reduce milk yield and decrease reproductive performance
- Supplies correct balance of minerals, trace elements and vitamins, to maintain the health and well-being of the high producing cow
- Ingredients selected from cereal grains and cereal by-products, legumes and legume by-products, vegetable protein meals, molasses, fats and oils, minerals, trace elements and vitamins
Feeding Directions
- Feed for a minimum of 14 days and a maximum of 4 weeks prior to calving.
- Feed at a rate of 2-3 kg per cow per day alongside a fibre source suitable for transition cows.
- If slow to start eating, blend with grain or silage to encourage intake.
- Feed only to pre-calving cows. Do not feed after calving. Once cows have calved, a lactating dairy diet such as a Barastoc dairy feed should be fed.
- Ensure fresh, clean drinking water is available.
- For alternative feeding programmes consult your nutritionist or Ridley representative.
Nutrition
| Elements/Nutrients/Vitamins | As Fed | Dry Matter At 89% |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Protein (Min.) | 15.2% | 17.0% |
| Urea (Max.) | NIL | NIL |
| Crude Fat (Min.) | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Crude Fibre (Max.) | 15.0% | 16.9% |
| Salt (Max. Added) | NIL | NIL |
| Metabolisable Energy (ME) Ruminant (Min.) | 11.1MJ | 12.5MJ |
| Calcium (Min.) | 1.00% | 1.12% |
| Phosphorus (Min.) | 0.50% | 0.56% |
| Magnesium (Min.) | 0.60% | 0.67% |
| Sulphur (Min.) | 0.50% | 0.56% |
| Copper (Added) | 45.00mg/kg | 50.56mg/kg |
| Selenium (Added) | 0.50mg/kg | 0.56mg/kg |
| Zinc (Added) | 150.00mg/kg | 168.54mg/kg |
| Manganese (Added) | 70.00mg/kg | 78.65mg/kg |
| Cobalt (Added) | 1.50mg/kg | 1.69mg/kg |
| Iodine (Added) | 1.00mg/kg | 1.12mg/kg |
| Vitamin A (Added) | 6500IU/kg | 7303IU/kg |
| Vitamin D3 (Added) | 800IU/kg | 899IU/kg |
| Vitamin E (Added) | 15.00mg/kg | 16.85mg/kg |
| Dietary Cation Anion Difference (DCAD)* (Max.) | -800 mEq/kg | -899 mEq/kg |
| *Calculated using the “short equation” (Na+ + K+ ) – (Cl- + S2-) |
Storage Requirements
- Store under cover in a cool, dry place below 30°C and protected from exposure to direct sunlight.
Product Code
- 101759 (Bulk)
- 101762 (Bulka Bag)
*Cubes not available in all regions.
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Warnings
- This feed has been formulated specifically for animals as described, and must not be used for other species of animals.
- This feed is unsuitable for human consumption.
- The manufacturer accepts no responsibility if this feed is used in quantities, conditions or in any way other than in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.
- THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN RESTRICTED ANIMAL MATERIAL.
The information above is exclusive to the product identified and for the use of Ridley AgriProducts (RAP) customers. RAP believes the information is accurate and the advice is relevant for most applications in which the product may be used. If there is any doubt as to the circumstances in which this product is to be used, the customer must seek further advice. Subject to those terms implied by statute which cannot be excluded restricted or modified, no warranty of accuracy or reliability is given and no responsibility to the customer or any other person is accepted for errors or omissions howsoever arising, including matters arising through negligence by RAP, its Directors, employees or agents.
