Product Description
Home Fresh Shepherd 16 is a pelleted, moderate-energy, complete grain ration for sheep. It is an ideal maintenance ration for mature sheep, especially the breeding flock.
Features & Benefits
NutriVantage Nutrition Optimizer - for Sheep
NutriVantage nutrition optimizer, is a research-driven feed supplement designed to help animals derive optimum nutrition from their diet. Our exclusive NutriVantage Sheep formula is made with nutritional components that consist of a blend of organic macromolecules, trace minerals, antioxidants, and chelating agents that provide optimal nutritional supplementation to your sheep’s digestive tract. This means that with every feeding of our NutriVantage Sheep formula, your animals are getting a feed supplement that supports their precise nutritional needs. In research trials, NutriVantage has a positive impact on animal health. From support of a healthy rumen environment, an immune response under stress, or efficient production, related research suggests NutriVantage may be the future for helping keep sheep healthy and performing to their genetic potential.
Prebiotics
Help support normal rumen microbial fermentation essential for fiber digestion.
Trace Mineral Amino Acid Complex
More readily available form of zinc supports a healthy immune system.
Ammonium Chloride
To aid in the prevention of urinary calculi and urinary tract blockage, supporting overall urinary tract health.
No Added Copper
Maintains optimum health as sheep are sensitive to copper.
Vitamin E and Selenium
Aids in the prevention of White Muscle Disease.
Precisely Balanced Nutrition
Optimum levels and ratios of nutrients help support and maintain overall health.
Fixed Component Formula
Utilizes a particular set of quality ingredients limited to a precise range to ensure the product meets nutrient specifications at all times while providing a consistent diet supporting healthy digestive function.
Pelleted Form
High-quality pellet provides a nutrient-dense ration with balanced nutrition in every bite and helps prevent sorting of ingredients.
Nutritional Information
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein, min | 16.00% |
| NPN, max | 1.00% |
| Crude Fat, min | 3.00% |
| Crude Fiber, max | 12.00% |
| Calcium, min | 1.00% |
| Calcium, max | 1.50% |
| Phosphorus, min | 0.55% |
| Salt, min | 0.75% |
| Salt, max | 1.25% |
| Selenium, min | 0.4 ppm |
| Vitamin A, min | 5,500 IU/lb |
Ingredients
Wheat Middlings, Ground Corn, Corn Distillers Dried Grains, Soybean Hulls, Soybean Meal, Cane Molasses, Calcium Carbonate, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Salt, Ammonium Chloride, Brewers Dried Yeast, Reed-Sedge Peat, Calcium Sulfate, Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Methionine, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Rice Hulls, Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Carbonate.
Feeding Directions
Home Fresh Shepherd 16 is a pelleted feed for mature sheep. Provide access to good quality hay or pasture along with Sheep Mineral and fresh, clean water daily.
| Sheep Class | Suggested Feeding Range lb/hd/day |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 0.25 – 0.75 |
| Gestation | 0.75 – 1.25 |
| Lactation | 1.50 – 3.00 |
| Replacement Breeding Stock | 1.00 – 2.00 |
Home Fresh Shepherd 16 may also be fed to growing lambs where optimum rate of gain is not desired.
The suggested feeding program is intended solely as a guide. The variables of management, environment and breed may dictate changes in the animal’s dietary requirements.
NutriVantage® Nutrition Optimizer®
NutriVantage Nutrition Optimizer is an exclusive research-driven nutritional feed supplement that is only available in Kent/Blue Seal products.
