In the next few weeks there will be an increasing number of dry cows outside on grass. It has been mentioned in past newsletters about the importance of minerals and vitamins in the dry period. Some farmers are using tubs in this period to provide these essentials. However, many of these tubs seem to contain inappropriate sources e.g. high levels of urea or have very low mineral and vitamin levels. Shown below is an example of a leading tub compared to our product.
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GP Feeds Pre-Calver
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Product X
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/kg
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/kg
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| Vitamin A (iu) |
25000
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100000
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| Vitamin D3 (iu) |
100000
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20000
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| Vitamin E (iu) |
2000
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250
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| Cobalt (mg) |
200
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15
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| Selenium (mg ) |
48 (some protected)
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12
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| Iodine (mg) |
800
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80
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| Copper (mg) |
4000 (some protected)
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500
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| Manganese (mg) |
2500
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1250
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| Zinc (mg) |
6000 (some protected)
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1250
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| Phosphorus % |
1
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1.5
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| Magnesium % |
15
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10.5
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| Calcium % |
0.9
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2.25
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No Urea
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8% protein equivalent from Urea
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Make your own comparisons. The sad fact is that these two products are similar in price. Have a look at any tubs you have on the farm and check any out before you buy them.
Tubs are available in 500kg lots, which can be mixed from GP Feeds. Dry cows deserve the best and you deserve to get value for your money. Give us a ring if you are interested in these products. Our vision is to market products that have the required nutritional element to enhance your cows performance.