As pastures dry off they become more fibrous reducing digestibility and voluntary feed intake.Often cattle become physically full before they can consume sufficient levels of nutrients.
Supplements contain:
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Non-protein nitrogen (e.g. urea) and sulphur to stimulate rumen function, digestibility and feed intake,
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True protein, to replace essential amino acids used by the animal,
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Phosphorus and calcium for bone growth and milk production,
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Sodium to maintain fluid balance and feed intake,
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Trace minerals to maintain general health and fertility, and
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Energy to maintain rumen function and animal condition.