Sheep / Lamb – Sheepgraz
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
VVRS SHEEPGRAZ is a palatable free-flowing molasses based liquid supplement which has been especially designed for ad-lib feeding of sheep on pasture.
VVRS SHEEPGRAZ is based on molasses and comprises of proteins, urea (a non-protein nitrogen source) and limestone in combination with other minerals, vitamins and feed additives, providing essential nutrients required for maintenance and conditioning of sheep grazing with an abundance of dry feed.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
• THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE FEED. It has been designed to supplement hay and/or pasture feeding.
• Feeding intakes for sheep is 0.25 – 1 kg / head / day approximately, depending on the amount of dry feed available and body weight of the sheep.
PRECAUTIONS
• Stock should be introduced to VVRS SHEEPGRAZ where possible over a 4 to 5 day period.
• Stock that are in poor condition or starved of feed should not be given access to VVRS SHEEPGRAZ.
• Abundant paddock roughage of hay must be supplied with VVRS SHEEPGRAZ.
• Merinos and merino cross animals are sensitive to urea toxicity and must be introduced gradually to VVRS SHEEPGRAZ over a 4 to 5 day period.
• Additional salt added to VVRS SHEEPGRAZ is recommended to reduce gorging when initially presenting the product to sheep.
TECHNICAL RELEVANCE
• VVRS SHEEPGRAZ is free flowing and less viscous than molasses.
• Held in suspension VVRS SHEEPGRAZ provides consistent levels of nutrients everytime for optimum results.
• The use of nitrogen will maximise organic matter fermentation and microbial protein synthesis while the sugar contained in VVRS SHEEPGRAZ will influence the quality of the microbial protein passing into the small intestine for absorption.
VETERINARY CHEMICALS
This feed contains the following veterinary chemical:-
• Lasalocid sodium at the rate of 100mg/kg
MEDICAL CLAIM
• Lasalocid sodium is added to reduce the impact of coccidiosis and reduce shedding of coccidial oocysts.
SPECIAL FEATURES
CONVENIENT
• Available in easy handling 1 tonne modules or in bulk.
QUALITY INGREDIENTS
• The use of only the highest quality ingredients ensures palatability.
QUALITY PRODUCT
• Manufactured to strict quality control standards.
PRECISE FORMULATION
• Formulated in accordance with current research in sheep nutrition.
WITHHOLDING PERIOD
Nil.
WARNING
Do not feed to horses or other equines.Do not feed to lactating ewes where milk or milk products are used for human consumption.
STORAGE
Tanks suitable for recirculation.
EXPIRY AFTER MANUFACTURE
Sealed tank approximately 6 months.1 tonne module 6 – 8 months.
PACK SIZE
1 tonne modules, 12 or 26t bulk tanker.