Compound feed for cattle is a guarantee of good health and livestock development

An increase in milk productivity, an accelerated gain in live weight, and the preservation of good health of cattle become possible if feed for cattle is introduced into the diet of animals. It is a balanced blend of herbal ingredients that provides the nutritional and energy needs of the herd.

Feed composition

The set and quantity of ingredients of the combined feed depends on which group of cattle it is intended for. There are separate lines for calves, dairy cows, sires and meat breeds, because each group needs a certain set of vitamins, micro and macro elements, the amount of energy, etc.

If we consider the composition of feed mixtures in a complex, then they usually contain:

• grains, which include millet, wheat, barley, triticale and corn – they are suppliers of carbohydrates and proteins. If the animal needs an increased amount of protein, it is recommended to introduce Kaufit concentrates, which are produced by the company Mustang Feeding Technologies, into the diet. Thanks to an extensive line, you can choose a product with a different content of crude protein;
• meal and cake. We are talking about processed products of flax, rapeseed, soy and sunflower. Their task is to eliminate the lack of animal vegetable fats in the diet;
• legumes. Lupins, peas, chickpeas and soybeans are needed to meet the protein needs of livestock;
• grass meal and bran act as a supplier of vegetable fiber, which is necessary for cattle for normal digestion.

Depending on the species, feed for cattle can be used as the basis of feeding or be a supplement 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 in terms of composition, you still won’t be able to fully meet the needs of animals in vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Therefore, many manufacturers add biologically active substances to the mixture.

Let’s look at what this gives on the example of compound feed for calves from the Mustang Feeding Technologies company:

• amino acids. They have a positive effect on the health of the liver, protect the body from inflammatory and oxidative processes, participate in the regulation of calcium and glucose metabolism;
• probiotics. This biologically active substance is contained in the Kalvofit 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 Technologies Feeding company. With its help, it is possible to achieve an increase in the resistance of individuals to the effects of pathogens and thereby strengthen their immunity;
• vitamin and mineral mixture, which 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.).

Benefits of using compound feed

Manufacturers offer feed mixtures in various forms of release: granulated, briquetted, loose. Granules are considered the optimal type of compound feed for cattle: as a result of hydrothermal treatment, a partial transition of starch into sugar occurs, 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 pellets are easily mixed with other types of feed.

Compound feed for cattle is:

1. Long-term storage of the product as it is delivered dry. Mustang Feeding Technologies sells feed for calves in hermetic packages of 25 kg, which allows you to keep the mixture dry and prevent the possibility of microbes and bacteria getting into it.
2. A way to keep the herd healthy. Individuals that receive compound feed are more resistant to diseases, gain weight better, show increased reproduction rates and are highly productive.
3. Substantial financial savings. Saturation occurs when eating less food, eliminating the likelihood of waste.
4. The ability to choose the best option, taking into account the physical condition and age of the animal, as well as the goals set by the farm.
5. Ease of dosing, because thanks to the convenient granular form, there are no difficulties with calculating the daily rate.

A high-quality combined feed is not only healthy, but also tasty, so animals eat it with pleasure, getting the maximum of useful substances.