Sunday 17 August 2014

AGRA ON EDUCATION - WINTER SUPPLEMENTATION





I certainly think that this breakfast meeting is meant for me...

I always wondered what kind of supplementation livestock need during different times of the year and why.

Animals need basic nutrients to survive, sustain themselves and maximize performance. These nutrients include carbohydrates for energy, protein for growth, minerals for function, vitamins for function and lastly water.





Expectations


  • To find out how supplementation will maximize cattle performance.  Its also interesting to know what supplements livestock in various production cycles need.  For example, what would a pregnant heifer need? Or an active bull? Or what supplements does a lactating cow need?  What is the nutritional need for 'general' growing livestock?
  • To find out what are the building materials/ingredients of these supplements.  That comes to the possibility of one making their own to cut out cost and increase the quality of the product.   
  • Its interesting to know if there is a way to fatten livestock during winter/autumn for marketing during early spring.
  • To get quotations and recommendations.

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