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NWF Supplements
Because of its high solubility, Mag Chloride is normally administered via the drinking water. It can also be added to the TMR diet. It is often used with Dry Cows to help maintain anionic / cationic balance (DCAB), and assist in preventing milk fever. It is also used as a source of magnesium prior to turn out and during periods when lush grass is being fed.
Dairy cows
Typically, dissolve 250 grammes of Mag Chloride per 100 litres of water. Alternatively, add 250 gms/head/day to the TMR diet.
Dry Cows
To help maintain anionic / cationic balance (DCAB), Mag Chloride is typically fed at 60 – 100 grammes/head/day during the 2 – 3 week period prior to calving. It can be added to the drinking water or as part of a TMR diet.
Beef & Sheep
Mag Chloride is not widely used with beef or sheep although it can be a convenient way of administering magnesium (via the drinking water) to Suckler Cows prior to turn out. In most cases, other sources of magnesium are preferred, eg: Calcined Magnesite, High Magnesium Minerals, High Magnesium Buckets.
Mag Chloride is supplied in poly bags. It should be stored in a cool, dry place. Because of its hygroscopic nature, Mag Chloride may go lumpy if stored for extended periods.
Magnesium 12-13%
Cal Mag provides a good source of dietary magnesium. The magnesium in Cal Mag is highly available during digestion. Due to its poor palatability, Cal Mag is normally included in TMR, Minerals, Mineral Buckets, compounds, blends or premixes.
Dairy cows
Small amounts are used in winter diets. The major use, however, is with Dairy Cows at turnout. Feed 50 – 60 grammes per head per day, commencing about 10 days prior to turn out, to help prevent Grass Staggers (Hypomagnesaemia). magnesium is not readily stored in the body so continue feeding during high-risk periods, eg: lush Spring grass
Dry Cows
Dry Cows generally have a higher magnesium level than Lactating Cows. This magnesium can be supplied by including Cal Mag in the diet or feeding Dry Cow minerals which have a high level of magnesium. It may sometimes be used in conjunction with magnesium chloride.
Suckler Cows & Beef
As with Dairy Cows, Cal Mag is primarily used at turn out.
Typical feed rates are 50 grammes/head/day.
Cal Mag should be stored in a cool, dry place. It may go lumpy / hard if stored for extended periods
Magnesium 50-52%
25kg or Tote bags
• CaO 55.5%
• CaOs 99.0%
25kg or Tote bags
• Contains live yeast to support rumen function
• Promotes an optimal rumen environment
• Calcium derived from four different sources, including highly palatable and easy-to-absorb milk calcium which supports muscle tone of the uterus
• Magnesium to help the body absorb calcium
• Added potassium required for energy metabolism
• Includes Niacin which is essential for energy metabolism
• Betaine promotes intracellular hydration
• Vitamin E and Zinc chelate to support animal health during stressful periods
• Highly palatable and non-abrasive formula
Field trials show blood calcium can be stimulated by feeding YMCP to fresh cows. The YMCP cows showed a normal decline in blood calcium but they never dropped below 7.4 (mg/dl) or experienced any signs of milk fever (Figure 1 over the page). The control cows fell further (5.3 mg/dl), but recovery started after 24-36 hours. A “healthy” cow range is approximately 8-10 mg/dl, sub-clinical 8-6 mg/dl and clinical 6 and below.
When to use
• Immediately post-calving
• To offer support during metabolic disorders including milk fever, hypocalcaemia,
ketosis, displaced abomasum’s and retained placentas
• For cows that are energy defi cient or have been off feed
• Post-surgery
Directions for use
Feed 500g (one sachet) as soon as possible after calving through bucket or drench
• Water Use: Mix one sachet of Fresh Cow YMCP with 20 litres of warm water. For best
results, offer as soon as possible after calving to ensure the cow drinks the full bucket.
• Drench Use: Mix one sachet of Fresh Cow YMCP with 1-2 litres of warm water then
drench. Drench suspension slowly to permit swallowing.
YMCP is water dispersible, not fully water soluble. Ensure the mixed solution is not
left to settle.
20 x 500g per 10kg Bucket
Product code 2186
• Contains 30 Billion CFU’s of live yeast cultures
• Includes the recommended 6 grams of Niacin which is essential for energy metabolism
• Vitamin E supports animal health during stressful periods
• Promotes an optimal rumen environment
• Supports optimum feed effi ciency and encourages dry matter intakes
When to use
• Anytime dry matter intake drops i.e. after calving, during heat stress or environmental challenges
• After antibiotic treatment
Directions for use
Give one capsule daily using the large applicator for a maximum of 2-3 days following calving, or whenever feed or dry matter intake drops below normal.
Do not exceed 3 boluses.
25 capsules per pot
Product code 2191
• Contains a specifi cally selected hind gut DFMs (probiotic)
• Essential Oil as a natural antioxidant
• Offers a natural antimicrobial effect
When To Use
• At first sign of scouring/diarrhoea or as a preventative
• Upon receipt of incoming calves
• To help ease the transition from colostrum to whole milk or milk replacer
• During periods of digestive problems or immediately after
Directions For Use
Administer 1 bolus capsule per calf from 3 days of age.
Repeat if needed after 24 hours.
It is recommended if you administer a Calf Renova capsule you follow up with a dose of BlueLite® Replenishᴹ
12 per jar x 2 jars per pack
Product code 2190
• Scientifically formulated for optimal osmolarity, tonicity, acidifi cation and energy, to provide the right hydration at the right time giving calves the best chance to reach their genetic potential
• Corrects dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities (Na, K, Cl) facilitating the absorption of sodium
• Produces and provides energy
• Maintains a low abomasal pH supporting a healthy digestive tract
• Nutrient dense liquid – providing ease of supplementation with no mixing required
When To Use:
• Scouring calves – Recommended for use during all stages of scours
• Calves slow to drink milk or signs of weakness and stress
• Immediately after application of a Renova bolus
Directions For Use
100ml into 2 L of extra water (preferably warm) consumed daily
Or add 50ml with each milk feeding twice a day (morning and evening).
Repeat until calf recovers.
2 x 1.1 litre bottles per pack
Product code 2192
Optimal rumen function is essential in order to maximise performance as well as allowing maximum utilisation of low-cost forages. Rumen function can be impaired by feeding high cereal rations, acidic silages, short chop forage and starchy forages which in turn can lead to im-paired digestion, reduced intakes and poor performance (e.g. reduced butterfat). Feeding Sodium Bicarbonate assists the saliva in its buffering capacity, thus reducing the risk of large drops in rumen pH which can lead to acidosis.
This is practically demonstrated with:
• Improved forage intakes
• Effective fibre digestion
• Higher milk yields
• Enhanced milk quality, increased butterfat
• Improved feed conversion and liveweight gain
Sodium 27%
In ruminant animals, the correct digestion of dietary intake is essential in achieving maximum output. The conditions in the rumen are continually challenged by the different feeds offered. Sodium Bicarbonate offers one alternative to reaching optimum rumen pH by helping to neutralise the acidic conditions typically caused by feeding high lactic acid silages and/or excess rapidly rumen-fermented carbohydrates. It can be controlled by feeding at an appropriate rate of up to 250 grammes per head per day of Sodium Bicarbonate.
25kg or Tote bags
Fed as a buffer to reduce rumen acidity.
It can increase dry matter intake, rumen microbial protein production and fibre digestion, resulting in increased milk production and milkfat
Sodium 27.4%
• Dairy Cows – 150-180g
• Beef – 20-25g per 100kg live weight
• Sheep – 20g
Animals that are deficient in salt will often be seen chewing wood or attempting to drink urine (both sources of salt). Lump Rock Salt offers a convenient and natural way of providing salt for your livestock.
Large lumps of raw salt ranging from 5 – 35kgs in weight. The colour may be grey, red, brown, or white – according to the source.
• Sodium 40%
• Potassium 1.25%
• Calcium 0.13%
• Magnesium 0.005%
• Normally offered ‘Free Access’ in the feed trough, manger, or at grass
• Very weather resistant, so can be fed out-side without protection
• Can be fed to all species
Can be ordered either as loose or in catchweight form in a tote bag
• Sodium 40%
• Potassium 1.25%
• Calcium 0.13%
• Magnesium 0.005%
• Normally included within TMR or home-mixed rations
• Used in the manufacture of mineral / vitamin supplements
Adequate protein supply to the rumen is essential to enable microorganisms to utilise dietary energy, in particular from forage. Ammonia is a major source of nitrogen for the synthesis of microbial protein in the rumen. Urea when fed, is readily converted to ammonia by urease enzyme in the rumen, thus providing an economic source of Rumen Degradable Protein.
• Highly concentrated effective protein source for adult ruminants
• Supplies rapidly available nitrogen
• Good balancer for low protein, high energy feeds
• Can be used to preserve moist forage or grain
• Alkaline pH results from hydrolysis with water
• Very toxic if offered at even moderate levels
Urea provides a good source of Effective Rumen Degradable Protein (ERDP) to adult ruminants, but care should always be taken to ensure diets are correctly balanced. As feeding levels are very low due to its high ‘protein’ content, it is essential that Urea is mixed thoroughly with other feeds prior to offering to animals.
25kg bags
It is highly effective as a rumen buffer and stabilises pH at optimum rumen pH over long periods. Acid Buff works in harmony with the animal’s natural endogenous system for buffering excess acid leading to a stable and productive rumen environment. A healthier rumen can lead to improved production parameters.
Lactating Cows
Including Acid Buf in the diet will lead to:
• Better neutralisation of rumen acid
• Slow-release and longer-term rumen buffering
• Excellent source of bio-available minerals
• Improves fibre digestion
• Boosts milk yield and quality
• Reduces methane output and environmental pollution
Dry Cows
Including Acid Buf in the diet will lead to:
• DCAD (Dietary Cation, Anion Difference) neutral – allowing inclusion in dry cow diets
• Allows increased concentrate feeding close to calving
• Releases valuable calcium and magnesium to the cow
• Reduces the risk of metabolic disorders
• Conditions the rumen for lactation
• During lactation – 50-80g/cow/day
• Dry cow transition – 40-50g/cow/day
• Beef – 30-50g/cow/day
25kg bags
The Sodagrain process is also an effective way of preserving moist grain.
As an additional benefit, treated grains are alkali so they provide rumen buffering and assist in the prevention of acidosis.
Caustic Soda is a hazardous product and appropriate precautions should be taken before handling and usage. The treatment process neutralises the Caustic Soda, leaving a sodium (salt) residue. You should consider the use of a low sodium mineral (Sodagrain Balancer) in diets containing Caustic treated grains. This will avoid excessive water intake caused by the residual sodium.
The Sodagrain process is a simple, effective means of on-farm processing of whole grain for cattle feed. Sodagrain can improve forage and total feed intake, leading to increased milk yield and quality in dairy cattle and better liveweight gains.
A watertight mixer feeder waggon is used for the process, eliminating the need for rolling and yielding a product, which stores well and with distinct nutritional characteristics will set it apart from conventionally rolled grain.
Dairy/Cattle Benefits
• Prevents mastitis
• Reduces hoof infection/lameness
• No risk of hydrogen sulphide
• Improves hygiene in calf pens
• Helps to prevent against Scours & Pneumonia
• Helps keep calf pens dry
• Helps destroy Tuberculosis and Brucellosis in cattle slurry
Sheep Benefits
• Prevents lameness
• Improves hygiene in lambing pens
• Helps to prevent against Scours, Watery mouth, Navel ill and Joint ill
• Prevents Scald and Foot rot when applied to gathering areas, gateways and at housing
Poultry/Game Benefits
• Improves biosecurity
• Protects against Avian influenza, Newcastle disease, Marek’s disease and bacterial infections caused by Salmonella, Coccidiosis, E-Coli and Barchyspira
• Reduces fly activity
• Improves hygiene for a healthy flock environment
25kg bags or tote bags
NWF Opti Rumen is a unique blend of plant extracts, essential oils and spices, which positively alters the rumen microbes to ensure optimal fermentation for more efficient production.
It is an important additive for:
- Balancing excess rumen fermentable protein
- Buffering the rumen
- Increasing butterfat
Removes excess N & decreases milk urea.
NWF Opti Rumen works by mopping up free nitrogen in the rumen whilst increasing levels of bypass protein contributing to decreased milk urea levels. Trials have shown ammonia production in the rumen decreased by 18% in a fibre-based diet and 27% in a starch-based diet.
Improves Rumen Buffering Capacity By;
- Increased saliva Production
- Increased salivary pH, which in turn increases rumen pH
- Reduced duration of low pH after meals
Increases butterfat by:
- Balancing rumen fermentable carbohydrates and protein.
- Enhanced fibre digestion
NWF Opti Rumen is included as standard in Grazemore and is available as an additive on selected compounds. Daily requirement 1-3g/ head/ day.
NWF Healthy Rumen Pak contains Yea-Sacc and Mycosorb A+, formulated to help ensure the conditions in the rumen are maintained at a level to promote high intakes, efficient digestion and increased yields.
NWF Healthy Rumen Pak can also deliver benefits when fed to cattle and calves. In cattle it will help increase liveweight gain by over 10%, improving carcass composition and reduce risk of bloat. Calves will see an improvement in dry matter intake and liveweight gains by 8%.
Yea-Sacc
• Scavenges oxygen from the rumen, removing the ‘barrier’ to efficient fibre digestion
• Promotes beneficial bacteria in the rumen, increases fibre breakdown by up to 20% and helps reduce the incidence of Sub Acute Ruminal Acidosis (SARA)
• Maintains a more stable rumen pH
• Increases dry matter intake by up to 1.4kg
• Increases milk yield by up to 1.4kg
Mycosorb A+
• Broad spectrum action against a wide range of mycotoxins
• Stops mycotoxins attacking the rumen and the cow
• Cost effective formulation helps protect the immune system of your cattle
• Improves dung consistency
50g per cow/day FA or IF
This product is a solution to combat SARA in your cows
SARA – Sub-Acute Rumen Acidosis signs include:
• Poor Performance
• Fluctuating Milk yield
This can be triggered by:
• Wet maize silage
• Acidic grass silage
• High levels of cereal
• Higher feed intakes due to a more stable rumen
• Increase in milk yield of up to 1.6 litres per day
• Improvements in milk quality
• Improvements in dung quality
• Reduced lameness
• Dairy Cows – 75-125g / head / day
• Calves – 25g / head / day
• Beef – 75-125g / head / day of Beef Stable Rumen Pak, specially formulated with reduced magnesium content
• Ideal for mixing in with or sprinkling onto the daily ration
Yea-Sacc
• Scavenges oxygen from the rumen, removing the ‘barrier’ to efficient fibre digestion
• Promotes beneficial bacteria in the rumen, increases fibre breakdown by up to 20% and helps reduce the incidence of Sub Acute Ruminal Acidosis (SARA)
• Maintains a more stable rumen pH
• Increases dry matter intake by up to 1.4kg
• Increases milk yield by up to 1.4kg
Mycosorb A+
• Broad-spectrum action against a wide range of mycotoxins
• Stops mycotoxins attacking the rumen and the cow
• Cost effective formulation helps protect the immune sys tem of your cattle
• Improves dung consistency
50g per cow per day
25kg bags
• More available cellulose from forage
• Contains full-rate Yea-Sacc & full-rate Fibrase
• Improves fibre digestion
Yea-Sacc
• Scavenges oxygen from the rumen, removing the ‘barrier’ to efficient fibre digestion
• Promotes beneficial bacteria in the rumen, increases fibre breakdown by up to 20% and helps reduce the incidence of Sub Acute Ruminal Acidosis (SARA)
• Maintains a more stable rumen pH
• Increases dry matter intake by up to 1.4kg
• Increases milk yield by up to 1.4kg
Fibrase
• Increased milk yield
• Increased microbial protein production
• Improved milk quality
• Enhanced lifetime performance
100g for 7 days then 50g thereafter
25kg bags
