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An increase in milk productivity, accelerated gain of live weight, and preservation of good health of cattle becomes possible if compound feed for cattle is introduced into the diet of animals. This is a balanced mixture of plant-based ingredients that meets the nutritional and energy needs of the herd.
Feed composition
The set and quantity of ingredients in the combined feed depends on the group of cattle it is intended for. There are separate lines for calves, dairy cows, bulls and meat breeds, because each group needs a certain set of vitamins, micro- and macroelements, amount of energy, etc.
If we consider the composition of feed mixtures comprehensively, they usually contain:
- Cereals, which include millet, wheat, barley, triticale and corn, are suppliers of carbohydrates and proteins. If an animal needs an increased amount of protein, it is recommended to introduce Caufit concentrates into the diet, which are produced by the Russian company Mustang Feeding Technologies. Thanks to the extensive range, you can choose a product with different crude protein content;
- meal and cakes.We are talking about processed products from flax, rapeseed, soybeans and sunflower. Their task is to eliminate the lack of vegetable fats in the diet of animals;
- legumes Lupine, peas, chickpeas and soybeans are needed to meet the protein needs of the livestock;
- grass meal and bran act as a supplier of plant fiber, which cattle need for normal digestion.
Depending on the type, compound feed for cattle can be used as the basis of feeding or as an addition to the basic diet.
Are there special additives in feed mixtures?
It is generally accepted that feed for cattle is exclusively products of plant origin. But even if you take the most balanced option, you still won’t be able to fully meet the animals’ needs for vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Therefore, many manufacturers add biologically active substances to the mixture.
Let's look at what this gives using the example of compound feed for calves from the Mustang Feeding Technologies company:
- amino acids. They have a positive effect on liver health, protect the body from inflammatory and oxidative processes, and participate in the regulation of calcium and glucose metabolism;
- probiotics. This biologically active substance is contained in the Calvofit Lux product. It promotes the formation of normal rumen microflora and improves the digestibility of feed components;
- bactericidal complex, which is found in all types of feed for cattle (calves) from the Mustang Feeding Technologies company. With its help, it is possible to increase the resistance of individuals to the effects of pathogens and thereby strengthen their immunity;
- a vitamin and mineral mixture that contains all the elements necessary for the growth and proper development of calves. These are vitamins (A, E, D), macro- (calcium, magnesium, sodium, etc.) and microelements (iodine, iron, manganese, etc.).
Advantages of using compound feed
Manufacturers offer feed mixtures in various forms: granulated, briquetted, loose. Granules are considered the optimal type of feed for cattle: as a result of hydrothermal treatment, starch is partially converted into sugar, which significantly increases the nutritional value of the product. Under the influence of temperature, pathogenic microflora is destroyed, which has a positive effect on the health of the herd. In addition, the granules are easily mixed with other types of feed.
Compound feed for cattle is:
- Long-term storage of the product, as it is supplied in a dry state. The company "Mustang Feeding Technologies" sells feed for calves in sealed packages of 25 kg, which allows you to keep the mixture dry and prevent the possibility of germs and bacteria getting into it.
- A way to keep your herd healthy. Individuals who receive mixed feed are more resistant to disease, gain weight better, demonstrate increased reproductive rates and are highly productive.
- Significant financial savings. Satiety occurs when eating less food, eliminating the possibility of waste.
- The ability to choose the best option, taking into account the physical condition and age of the animal, as well as the goals that the farm has set for itself.
- Easy dosing, because thanks to the convenient granular form, there are no difficulties in calculating the daily dose.
High-quality combined food is not only healthy, but also tasty, so animals eat it with pleasure, receiving the maximum of nutrients.
