Supplementary Feeding in Southern Queensland and New England
Supplementary feeding may be used with different goals in mind:
- to promote intake of mature pastures with low digestibility
- to maintain energy intake when feed supply becomes limited
- to promote pasture regrowth and protect perennial species from overgrazing
- to compensate key classes of cattle when the risk of deficiencies is highest (see Problem Solving)
When forage is available, but intake is limited by its maturity and indigestibility, maintaining protein levels and preserving microbial activity within the rumen is essential. Under these circumstances, great benefit can be gained from a supplement that includes urea and sulphur.
Insufficient pasture availability can be overcome by feeding a balanced energy and protein source such as grain or balanced molasses with unlimited access to hay.
Rumevite Supplementary Feeding Products
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| Rumevite EC Dry Feed Block |
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| Rumevite Maxi-Graze 30 Block |
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| Rumevite Utilise 10.5 Salt Block |
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| Rumevite Maxi-Breed Block | ||||
| Rumevite Revolver Block | ||||
| Rumevite 30% Urea + P Block | ||||
| Rumevite Pro Phos Lick | ||||
| Rumevite SSS Weaner 44 Lick with Rumensin | ||||
| Rumevite SSS Dry Season 48 Lick | ||||
| Rumevite SSS Dry Season 99 Lick | ||||
| Rumevite SSS Dry Season 98 Lick | ||||
| Rumevite Molasses Fortifying Concentrate with Rumensin | ||||
| Rumevite Molasses Fortifying Concentrate | ||||
| Rumevite Ezy Feed 30 Pellet |
When selecting a suitable supplement to maintain their stock, graziers should consider:
- class of cattle - breeders will require a higher level plane of nutrition during the late pregnancy and lactation/breeding
- whether in addition to supplementing nitrogen, a supplementary energy source (grain) is needed
- any mineral deficiencies known to affect cattle production
- salt-seeking behaviour of the cattle
- access to equipment and labour options - when and how you can feed.
Last updated: 2008-01-15