Beef Cattle Feeds: Powering Growth and Quality
Unleashing Optimal Growth
In the world of beef cattle, the key to producing top-quality meat lies in superior nutrition. Our cutting-edge beef cattle feeds are meticulously formulated to provide the perfect balance of essential nutrients, ensuring your herd achieves maximum growth and development. Packed with high-quality proteins, energy-dense grains, and essential vitamins and minerals, our feeds are designed to optimize muscle growth and fat deposition, resulting in superior meat quality that meets the highest market standards.
Enhanced Feed Efficiency
Our innovative feed solutions are engineered to enhance feed efficiency, allowing beef cattle to convert feed into muscle more effectively. This not only accelerates growth rates but also reduces feed costs, making your operations more profitable. By incorporating advanced feed additives and probiotics, our formulations improve digestion and nutrient absorption, ensuring your cattle get the most out of every bite.
From Heifer to Cow
To optimise the growth and development of beef cattle, it is crucial to provide a structured and phased nutrition plan that caters to the specific needs of cattle at different life stages. Here, we present a unique feed structure designed to track and enhance the growth of beef cattle from heifer to adult. This plan ensures that cattle receive the appropriate nutrients required for each growth phase, promoting optimal health and productivity.
Animal Feed Component Calculator
Phase 1:
Pre-Weaning (0-6 Months)
Nutritional Focus: High protein, energy-dense feed to support rapid growth and development.
| Nutrient | Requirement (% of Diet) |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 18 - 20% |
| Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN) | 70 - 75% |
| Fibre | 5 - 7% |
| Calcium | 0.7 - 0.9% |
| Phosphorous | 0.4 - 0.6% |
Phase 2:
Post-Weaning (6-12 Months)
Nutritional Focus: Support continued growth with balanced protein and energy.
| Nutrient | Requirement (% of Diet) |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 13 - 14% |
| Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN) | 60 - 65% |
| Fibre | 10 - 12% |
| Calcium | 0.6 - 0.8% |
| Phosphorous | 0.3 - 0.4% |
Phase 3:
Growing (12-8 Months)
Nutritional Focus: Balanced diet to promote lean muscle development.
| Nutrient | Requirement (% of Diet) |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 13 - 14% |
| Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN) | 60 - 65% |
| Fibre | 15 - 18% |
| Calcium | 0.5 - 0.7% |
| Phosphorous | 0.2 - 0.3% |
Phase 4:
Finishing (18-24 Months)
Nutritional Focus: Support continued growth with balanced protein and energy.
| Nutrient | Requirement (% of Diet) |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 12 - 13% |
| Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN) | 70 - 75% |
| Fibre | 10 - 12% |
| Calcium | 0.4 - 0.6% |
| Phosphorous | 0.2 - 0.3% |
Tracking Growth and Performance
To ensure optimal growth and productivity, regular monitoring and adjustments to the feeding regimen are essential. Key performance indicators (KPIs) include weight gain, feed conversion ratio (FCR), and health status. The following table illustrates a sample growth tracking schedule:
| Age (Months) | Average Weight (kg) | Daily Weight Gain (kg) | FeedingFeed Conversion Ratio (FCR) | Health Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 6 | 100 - 150 | 0.8 | 2.5 : 1 | Excellent |
| 6 - 12 | 150 - 300 | 0.7 | 3 : 1 | Excellent |
| 12 - 18 | 300 - 450 | 0.6 | 4 : 1 | Very Good |
| 18 - 24 | 450 - 600 | 0.5 | 5 : 1 | Very Good |
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