Mid-Atlantic Hay Extender
| Life Stage: | Cow/Calf |
|---|---|
| Feed Type: | Supplement |
| Feed Form: | Cubes |
| Packaging: | 50-lb Bag |
Mid Atlantic Hay Extender is formulated to be feed to cattle as a protein and fiber supplement when pastures are lacking growth or when feeding lower quality hay.
- A high-quality cattle cube - Designed to enhance reproductive performance of the beef brood cow. Cube form allows for minimum feed wastage when fed on the ground.
- Non-protein nitrogen - Supplemental protein helps energize the rumen microbes, enabling better forage fermentation in the rumen.
- Trace minerals and vitamins - Formulated with a modest inclusion of trace minerals and vitamins to complement pasture supplement programs.
| Crude Protein, min | 20.00% |
| NPN, max | 5.00% |
| Crude Fat, min | 1.00% |
| Crude Fiber, max | 18.00% |
| Calcium, min | 1.00% |
| Calcium, max | 1.50% |
| Phosphorus, min | 0.50% |
| Salt, min | 0.60% |
| Salt, max | 1.10% |
| Vitamin A, min | 13,000 IU/lb |
Feed in conjunction with pasture and/or current hay supply at the rate of 1-4 pounds per head per day as a supplemental source of protein and fiber in areas that are lacking pasture growth. Make sure that plenty of fresh, clean water is available at all times.
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