Green pastures need a boost

It’s wonderful to see paddocks full of green feed after widespread rains during autumn. After so many months (and years) supplement feeding, it will obviously be tempting to allow mother nature to take care of your ewe’s nutritional requirements over winter and spring. 

It’s wonderful to see paddocks full of green feed after widespread rains during autumn. After so many months (and years) supplement feeding, it will obviously be tempting to allow mother nature to take care of your ewe’s nutritional requirements over winter and spring. 

Rapidly-growing green pastures are rich in protein, yet ironically, they do not contain sufficient quantities of essential minerals your ewes need for optimal health, fertility and foetal development during pregnancy and lactation. In particular, insufficient levels of calcium and magnesium may predispose ewes to metabolic disorders, such as hypocalcaemia, hypomagnesia. 

CopRice FlexiBlends Green Feed is an innovative ‘loose blend’ ration that comprises a mix of barley, and maize to balance protein-rich green pastures and supply an additional source of energy; as well as VitaMinBuf Green Feed concentrate pellets, which are specifically formulated to balance mineral and vitamin deficiencies in green feed. These palatable, nutrient-enriched pellets contain a rich source of bioavailable vitamins and minerals, particularly calcium and magnesium and Vitamin D and other nutrients required for improved nutrient absorption and animal health at this critical time. 

Note that CopRice can prepare a tailored ‘partial blend’ if you have your own source of barley on-farm. CopRice FlexiBlends rations can be ordered from rural suppliers and are supplied in bulka bags and bulk ex Coleambally. 

 

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