All Stock, the
FA R M G AT E way
Your complete feeding & care guide
CELEBRATING
10 YEARS 2005 - 2015
feeding guide for cattle & sheep The Farmgate All Stock range of feeds is flexible, palatable and highly nutritious. They are designed to be fed to cattle and sheep of all ages, ensuring excellent health and performance. All the products in the range are nutritionally balanced to provide the required levels of energy and protein, together with essential minerals and vitamins for optimum health. Farmgate All Stock 18% Coarse Mix Ewes: Commence feeding 0.2kg per head per day to ewes 6 weeks prior to lambing. Slowly increase until 1kg per head per day is fed, some 2 weeks before lambing. Continue feeding after lambing until grass is plentiful. Actual feeding levels will depend on ewe condition, weather and the number of lambs expected/born. Lambs: Supplement grazing/forage with 0.25kg-1kg per head per day. Calves: Feed up to 2-3kg in two feeds according to available roughage and growth rate required. Can be mixed with Farmgate All Stock Pencils from 8 weeks. Rearing cattle: Feed up to 3-4kg in the first winter and up to 4kg in the second winter. Finishing cattle: Feed up to 5kg according to available roughage and growth rate required. Farmgate All Stock 16% Pencils Can be fed to all classes of cattle and sheep at similar levels to those recommended for the Farmgate All Stock 18% Coarse Mix Additional Information Store Farmgate All Stock feeds in a cool dry place. Fresh, clean water should be available at all times together with quality forage, hay or straw.
keeping guide SHEEP Frequent inspection for injury, illness, fly strike or other forms of distress is important and ailing sheep should be treated without delay. The flock should be protected from internal parasites, given the adequate vaccinations against bacterial infections and veterinary advice should be sought. The Most Common Dietary Diseases - (If uncertain seek veterinary advice) Disease Cause Lambing Sickness Calcium deficiency (Hypocalcaemia) in lactating ewe
Treatment Check calcium content of diet or apply drench
Grass Staggers (Hypomagnesaemia)
Feed diet containing adequate magnesium
Magnesium deficiency usually brought on by cold wet weather
Twin Lamb Disease Inadequate ewe Higher energy feed or (Pregnancy Toxaemia) nutrition around lambing increased feed rate. time. Can be stress induced.
CATTLE With all types of cattle, disease can wipe out profits practically overnight. It is essential to draw up a Herd Health Plan with your vet to help keep calves, breeding stock and finishing cattle healthy. It is important to observe good biosecurity precautions to guard against disease risk. Labour Requirements Calves 0 - 6 months Finishing cattle
18 hours labour/animal (bucket system) 9 hours labour/animal
Housing Requirements
Trough Space/finishing animal - 150mm for ad-lib feeding One water bowl per 10 animals Floor area/calf 0-8 weeks 1.1 square metres Floor area/calf 8-12 weeks 1.5 square metres Floor area/finishing animal 6-12 months 1.9 - 3.5 square metres (includes feeding area) Sloped area 1:20 of bedded area, 20 cattle in group (70 square metres) Straw usage for bedding 2kg/head/day
useful hints & tips SHEEP
- At tupping, aim for condition
score 3.0-3.5
- Ram - feed up to 0.5kg per day
Farmgate All Stock only when out on grass - Feed ewes in poor condition 0.25kg per day from 2 weeks pre tupping to 3 weeks post tupping - A maximum of 0.5 condition score loss is acceptable for ewes in good condition in mid pregnancy - Pre lambing expect to feed 1 tonne per 33 ewes - From birth to finish, expect to feed 75kg per lamb (if fed throughout) - Allow 7-9 litres of fresh water daily per ewe (1.5-2 gallons) - Feed 0.5kg Farmgate All Stock per expected/ scanned lamb in the 3 weeks pre lambing, post lambing, then double it - Record all performance details and procedures carried out CATTLE 3 Always group animals in relation to same size, age and breed 3 Never run out of feed 3 Ensure adequate supply of long fibre to reduce bloat and acidosis 3 The higher the daily liveweight gain for the first months of life, the better the carcase conformation class 3 Always make sure there is adequate trough space
about the farmgate range The Farmgate range of feeds has been specifically designed to meet the demands of the increasing smallholder market. We pride ourselves on the following:
3 Nutritional Excellence 3 Naturally Healthy 3 Wholesome Ingredients 3 Quality Assured 3 Honesty and Integrity 3 Exceptional Service
All our Farmgate products are formulated using only the highest quality raw materials, with feed safety our prime concern.
3 Integrated bio-security processes in place 3 Rigorously tested and assured raw materials 3 Protocols for finished product analysis 3 Full traceability 3 Extensive auditing procedures‌ both external and internal
Our philosophy on quality assurance and requirement to confirm to exceptional standards is underpinned by our nutritional and bio-security responsibilities. We aim to ensure that all our suppliers meet the agreed requirements, working with them continually to strive for improvements in quality. Our quality policy is all encompassing involving all employees engaged in the production of Farmgate feeds. With the Farmgate range of products coming in various physical forms, our products are available for feeding indoor and outdoor making them suitable for all feeding regimes for Poultry, Pig, All Stock and Goats.
For a comprehensive smallholder range of feeds with a quality assurance and feed safety record that is second to none ... choose farmgate
healthy livestock, fed the traditional way
Lisa Mancell National Farmgate Sales Co-ordinator Tel: 08456 711206 Farmgate e: info.farmgate@forfarmers.eu www.farmgatefeeds.co.uk