Feedlot Concentrate Pellets / Meal

RIVERINA FEEDLOT CONCENTRATE PELLETS / MEAL is a concentrate to be mixed with grain and roughage to produce a balanced ration for feedlot cattle.

Product Type	Pellets, Meal
Objective	Feedlot
Lifestage	Adult
Packaging	Bagged, Bulk, Bulka Bag
Brand	Riverina

Features & Benefits

FEEDLOT CONCENTRATE PELLETS / MEAL supplies essential protein, vitamins and minerals required for growth, complementing the nutrients present in the grain to form a balanced ration.

Excellent conditioning and growth rates.
Flexible – formulated so that the concentrate can be mixed with a range of grains and roughages and still provide a balanced feedlot ration.

Manufactured to strict quality control standards for incoming raw materials and the finished product.
Formulated in accordance with current research into ruminant nutrition and mixed using a variety of quality raw materials.

Typical Composition

Limestone, dicalcium phosphate, urea, potassium chloride, ammonium sulphate, salt, vegetable oil, wheat, bran, pollard, Rumensin®, mould inhibitor, Riverina ruminant vitamin & mineral premix. - Base raw materials may gradually change seasonally.

Nutritional Analysis

PROTEIN	%	MIN	32.00
EQUIV. CP	%	MAX	26.00
CALCIUM	%	MIN	11.30
PHOSPHORUS	%	MIN	0.48
POTASSIUM	%	MIN	1.35
SALT	%	:	3.75
SULPHUR	%	MIN	:1.00
VITAMIN A	iu/kg	:	120600.00
VITAMIN D3	iu/kg	:	14400.00
VITAMIN E	mg/kg	:	450.00
COBALT	mg/kg	:	9.00
COPPER	mg/kg	:	216.00
MANGANESE	mg/kg	:	720.00
SELENIUM	mg/kg	:	1.80
ZINC	mg/kg	:	720.00

Feeding Guide

DO NOT FEED DIRECTLY IN CONCENTRATED FORM

Suitable for cattle over 300kg liveweight destined for local or export markets.
Additional lime (calcium source) will need to be included in the ration for some classes of cattle.
Protein meals may also be needed to increase the protein of the feedlot ration to a suitable level. This will depend on the protein level of the grain and the desired protein level in the ration.
Buffers (bentonite, sodium bicarbonate or Acid Buf) can be included at 1-2% of the total diet to aid in preventing acidosis especially during the introductory period.
Cattle need free access to fresh, cool, clean water at all times.

Introduce cattle to this ration gradually over a 3 week period, either by mixing higher levels of roughage in the ration or limiting the intake of the ration and supplying extra roughage in a hay rack.

Inclusion Rates

DAYS ON FEED | GRAIN | CONCENTRATE | ROUGHAGE

1 - 2 | Nil | Nil | 100%

3 - 7 | 35% | 5% | 60%

8 - 12 | 45% | 5% | 50%

13 - 17 | 55% | 5% | 40%

18 - 22 | 65% | 5% | 30%

23 and over | 75% | 5% | 20%

FEEDLOT

Mix 5% (50kg/tonne) of FEEDLOT CONCENTRATE PELLETS/MEAL with 20% roughage and 75% grain and thoroughly mix to form a balanced feedlot ration for cattle

PASTURE BASED

Mix 5% FEEDLOT CONCENTRATE PELLETS / MEAL with 95% grain and thoroughly mix. Can be used in a self-feeder provided adequate standing pasture is available or hay is supplied ad lib in a hay rack. Self-feeders must initially have the slides adjusted to a finger width to restrict intakes. Gradually increase slide width to allow more access to the feed over a 3 week period.

MANAGEMENT

The adaption period where cattle are changed from grazing pasture to a high energy grain based diet is of critical importance. Refer to “Notes on Feedlotting Cattle” or contact your local Riverina representative for more detailed information.

Medication

This concentrate contains Rumensin® which supplies monensin sodium at 500 mg/kg of feed to improve feed efficiency and weight gain (pasture cattle).

Storage Guide

Cool, shaded, dry conditions, away from vermin

EXPIRY

Six months from the date of manufacture

Witholding Period

Nil