Complete Sheep Starter Pellets
Reg. nr: V31350 | Act 36 of 1947
Product code: Z06-605
Class: Complete Sheep Starter
Unit size: 50 kg
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Wesfed Complete Sheep Starter is a complete feed for the adaptation period of sheep entering the feedlot. It has a higher protein and roughage content than the Complete Sheep Finisher to make sure animals adapt well to the feedlot while also promoting frame development and growth. Complete Sheep Starter contains additives to prevent kidney and bladder stones in sheep. It also contains medicaments to improve growth rate and feed conversion.
SPECIFICATIONS
FEEDING RECOMMENDATION
Wesfed Complete Sheep Starter is fed ad lib after the adaptation period of about 10-21 days, depending on breed and rumen development. When fully adapted, it is recommended to feed Wesfed Complete Sheep Finisher.
CORRECT ADAPTATION IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
• Day 1-2: Limit intake to 1.5% of body weight per animal per day with ad lib roughage.
• Day 3-4: Limit intake to 2% of body weight per animal per day with ad lib roughage.
• Day 5-6: Limit intake to 2.5% of body weight per animal per day with ad lib roughage.
• Day 7-8: Limit intake to 3% of body weight per animal per day with ad lib roughage.
• Day 9-10: Limit intake to 3.5% of body weight per animal per day with ad lib roughage.
If animals are completely adapted and do not show any signs of acidosis, the diet can be fed ad lib after day 10.
WARNINGS
NPN WARNING: This product contains NPN-sources. Feed strictly according to recommendation. This is a supplement and not a feed, sufficient grazing or roughage must be available at all times. Protect this farm feed against rain - NPN is soluble and animals drinking such a solution could be poisoned. Do not feed this farm feed indiscriminately with other NPN containing farm feeds. Consult an animal nutritionist.
NPN TREATMENT: NPN-poisoning can be treated with the addition of vinegar. Mix vinegar with an equal amount of water and dose ±400ml per head of sheep and 1.5-2L per head of cattle.
