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GAIN BEEF NUTRITION FEED RANGE

CONTENTS The GAIN Beef Nutrition Feed Range is formulated using the latest science and technology available for beef cattle. We take cognizance of production systems, current market demands, genetics and margin potential. We have products to suit every circumstance and make strategic use a range of well proven feed additives where there will be an economic gain to the producer. Whether your requirement is a compound or a coarse ration, whether you are tipping or blowing, finishing cattle or growing cattle, we have a product to meet your requirements.

The product should be fed with forage and access to a good supply of fresh, cool, clean drinking water. Introduce concentrate feeds slowly and build up the volume by a maximum of 0.5 Kgs every 48 hours. Once the volume is above 3 Kgs, it should be split (two feeds/day).

GAIN Compound Feeds for Beef Cattle

Concentrate allowance should never exceeds 2% of the target animals bodyweight. Offer the feed at least twice per day (more is better) at 10 - 12 hour intervals.

GAIN Coarse Feeds (Molassed tipped or Blown)

GAIN Calf & Weanling Feeds (Coarse & Compound)

GAIN Pedigree & Show Cattle Range (Coarse Feeds)

GAIN Beef Maker Nut 14%

GAIN COMPOUND BEEF FEEDS GAIN Turbo Beef Finisher Nut 14%

FINISHING

GAIN Complete Beef Nut 15%

FINISHING

This is the most powerful product available. Build the volume slowly and make sure animals have access to a fibre source.

GAIN Complete Beef is very high energy feed with higher protein than the Turbo and could be used for stores/young stock/finishing steers/bulls.

Use with Continental Steers & Bulls.

GAIN Complete Beef is well proven and revered by its users.

The main ingredients are Maize, Barley & Wheat. It is an exceptionally high energy feed and should be managed accordingly. Contains Carneo Boost for rumen security, reducing acidosis risk and improving the efficiency of energy utilisation. Minerals and Vitamins included.

REARING

GAIN Beef Maker Nut 14% is an ideal finishing feed with quality silage and proven great results on farm, especially with traditional breeds. It is an exceptionally popular choice at farm level. The leading ingredients in Beef Maker Nuts are Maize, Wheat, Barley & Pulp. Contains the feed additive Agolin to improve feed efficiency and protein utilisation in the rumen. Minerals and vitamins are included.

The main ingredients are Wheat, Maize and Barley. Contains Carneo Boost for rumen security, reducing acidosis risk and improving the efficiency of energy utilisation. Minerals and Vitamins included.

GAIN Beef Fast Finisher Nut 13% FINISHING

GAIN Beef Fast Finisher is a well-established and successful product in the marketplace and is backed by years of satisfied customers. This is an intensive finishing maize based product. Build the volume slowly and make sure animals have access to a good fibre source. The main ingredients include Maize, Barley, Pulp and Wheat. Contains Carneo Boost for rumen security, reducing acidosis risk and improving the efficiency of energy utilisation. Minerals and Vitamins included.

GAIN Grass Finisher Nut 14% FINISHING

GAIN Grass Finisher Nut is a high UFV beef feed suitable for feeding at grass. Its main ingredients are Maize, Wheat, Barley and Pulp. Contains the feed additive Agolin to improve feed efficiency and protein utilisation in the rumen. At grass there is usually a surplus of rapidly degradable protein and Agolin improves its utilisation and reduces the losses of energy and non-protein nitrogen by reducing Methane and Ammonia production. Minerals and vitamins are included. 4

GAIN Beef Finisher Nut 16%

GAIN COARSE BEEF FEEDS

FINISHING

- MOLASSED TIPPED RANGE

GAIN Beef Finisher Nut is a higher protein finisher nut that could double up as suitable for young stock on lower feeding rates.

GAIN Continental Bull Finisher Blend Bulk Tipped (Protein 14%)

It is based on Wheat, Maize, Barley & Maize Gluten. Contains Carneo Boost for rumen security, reducing acidosis risk and improving the efficiency of energy utilisation. Minerals and Vitamins included.

FINISHING

Powerful high-energy finisher feed for quality continental beef bulls in high concentrate systems.

Specialist powerful high-energy finisher feed for continental beef steers and heifers.

Flaked barley and flaked maize to provide a high level of starch for excellent finish.

GAIN Super Beef Nuts 15%

Maize meal and rolled barley also included to enhance kill-out.

REARING

Sugar beet pulp and soya hulls included as sources of digestible fibre.

GAIN Super Beef Nuts 15% is a higher protein formula than most beef rations and is formulated to allow for versatility of usage on farm. It is an ideal formula for use with stores and young stock.

Contains Carneo Boost for rumen security, reducing acidosis risk and improving the efficiency of energy utilisation.

The main ingredients are Barley, Maize Gluten and Soya Hulls.

GAIN Turbo Beef Finisher Blend Bulk Tipped (Protein 13%)

Flaked maize and flaked barley included. Maize meal and rolled barley also included. Wheat distillers and field beans included. Carneo Boost helps cattle settle quickly on feed and improves intakes and performance naturally. Minerals and vitamins are included.

Minerals and vitamins are included.

Contains Carneo Boost for rumen security, reducing acidosis risk and improving the efficiency of energy utilisation.

GAIN Barley Beef Blend 14% Bulk Tipped (Protein 14%)

Minerals and Vitamins included.

GAIN ProMin 30 Nuts (30% Crude Protein) BALANCER

FINISHING

Specialist high barley beef finisher feed with a high level of cooked flaked barley and added flaked maize.

Powerful high-energy traditional breed heifer finisher feed.

Wheat distillers, field beans and soya supply high quality protein.

GAIN ProMin 30 is most ideally suited to feeders with home grown cereals and root crops. It supplies the protein and mineral requirements in a small volume of feed. The exact feeding rate will depend on stock type and the other feeds but 1.8 - 2.0 Kgs is a common feeding rate with adult stock.

Sugar beet pulp included as a source of digestible fibre. Yea-Sacc (included), helps cattle settle quickly on feed and improves intakes and performance naturally.

Contains a range of protein and fibre sources, including Soya bean, Rapeseed, Maize Gluten, Soya Hulls and Distillers.

Minerals and vitamins are included.

It has a very high mineral inclusion at circa 4 times the normal beef feed levels. 6

GAIN Heifer Finishing Blend 14% Bulk Tipped (Protein 14%)

Flaked barley and flaked maize included to boost performance. Yea-Sacc (included) helps cattle settle quickly on feed and improves intakes and performance naturally. Minerals and vitamins are included.

GAIN Hi-Energy Beef Blend 16% Bulk Tipped (Protein 16%)

GAIN COARSE BEEF FEEDS - MOLASSED TIPPED RANGE

REARING

A high quality high cereal multi-purpose beef blend for growing and finishing cattle. Flaked Barley, flaked maize, sugar beet pulp, wheat distillers and field beans included. Agolin increases feed efficiency and performance. Minerals and vitamins are included.

GAIN All-Stock Coarse Mix 15% Tipped (Protein 15%) REARING

General-purpose high-cereal mix for cattle and sheep. Rolled barley, sugar beet pulp, maize gluten, wheat distillers and field beans included. No minerals are included to allow flexibility on farm. Add minerals suitable for the animals being fed.

GAIN 20% Cereal Balancer Blend Tipped (Protein 20%) BALANCER

Balancer: the mixing rate can be adjusted based on target protein % in the final feed. Target %

Balancer Inclusion

Cereal Inclusion

14% Protein

40 : 60

15% Protein

50 : 50

16% Protein

60 : 40

GAIN 20% Cereal Finisher Balancer Blend Tipped (Protein 20%) BALANCER

Maize meal included for beef finishing systems. Balancer: the mixing rate can be adjusted based on target protein % in the final feed. Target %

Balancer Inclusion

Cereal Inclusion

14% Protein

40 : 60

15% Protein

50 : 50

16% Protein

60 : 40

GAIN COARSE BEEF FEEDS

– FORMULATED FOR BLOWING/BIN STORAGE GAIN StockMix 15% (Can be Blown or Tipped) (Protein 15%) REARING

GAIN Master Blend 16% (Can be Blown or Tipped) (Protein 16%) REARING

A high quality, high cereal multi-purpose beef blend for growing and finishing cattle. Flaked Barley, flaked maize, sugar beet pulp, wheat distillers and field beans included. Agolin increases feed efficiency and performance. Minerals and vitamins are included.

GAIN Mega Beef Blend 14% Bulk Blown or Tipped (Protein 14%) FINISHING

Powerful high-energy traditional breed heifer finisher feed. Flaked barley and flaked maize included to boost performance. Yea-Sacc (included) helps cattle settle quickly on feed and improves intakes and performance naturally. Minerals and vitamins are included.

GAIN 20% Cereal Finisher Balancer Blend Tipped (Protein 20%) GAIN 20% Cereal Balancer Blend Tipped (Protein 20%) BALANCER

Maize meal included for beef finishing systems.

Balancer: the mixing rate can be adjusted based on target protein % in the final feed.

Target %

BALANCER

Balancer Inclusion

Cereal Inclusion

Target %

Balancer Inclusion

Cereal Inclusion

14% Protein

40 : 60

14% Protein

40 : 60

15% Protein

50 : 50

15% Protein

50 : 50

16% Protein

60 : 40

16% Protein

60 : 40 11

GAIN CALF & WEANLING NUTRITION FEEDS (COARSE & COMPOUND) GAIN Startacalf Muesli GROWING

GAIN Startacalf Muesli is a high quality calf starter with 18% protein. This feed has the finest of ingredients: 18% protein. Cooked flaked materials including maize, barley, wheat, soya and peas formulated to deliver performance. Yea-Sacc ® live-yeast supports digestion and performance, naturally. High vitamin E (200 iu/kg) and Proviox natural plant antioxidants help support immunity. B vitamins added for extra performance. Minplex (Bioplex Cu, Zn, Mn & Selplex Se) protected minerals improve mineral availability. Vegetable oil coating provides extra energy and helps coat condition. Switch to GAIN Goldgrain Calf Nuts or GAIN Calf Crunch when intake reaches 250g/day.

GAIN Goldgrain Calf Nuts GROWING

GAIN Goldgrain Calf Nut is a unique “wholegrain” all-stages calf feed combining the benefits of coarse feed and nuts. 18% protein. Wholegrain concept proven in UCD and Teagasc Grange to boost intake, safety and performance. Yea-Sacc ® live-yeast supports digestion and performance, naturally. Rumen buffer helps stabilise rumen conditions and encourage intake.

GAIN Wean and Build GROWING

Protein 16%. Balanced specifically to suit the weaned calf. High-density specification is designed to supplement forage based diets. Yea-Sacc- live-yeast improves digestion and performance, naturally. MINPLEX (Bioplex Cu, Zn, Mn & Sel-plex Se) protected minerals guarantee availability.

GAIN Weanling Crunch Bulk Tipped (Protein 16%) REARING

Palatable molassed coarse feed with flaked maize and cooked flaked barley for suckler weanlings and calves at grass. Flaked barley and flaked maize included to stimulate appetite and boost performance. Sugar beet pulp included as a source of digestible fibre. Field beans and soya included for high quality protein.

High vitamin E (150 iu/kg) helps support the immune system.

Weanlings settle quickly with excellent intakes and performance.

B vitamins added for extra performance.

Mineral and vitamins are included. 13

PEDIGREE & SHOW CATTLE RANGE Today, there are many breeders and breeds of quality show cattle. The standards are exceptionally high and turning out Champions is the result of a dream, a desire, a plan and painstaking dedication. Producing and Showing cattle successfully, is an art as well as a science. It is a little bit like recipes, buying all the best ingredients does not make you a good cook. At GAIN Animal Nutrition we are proud of our tradition and success. As Ireland’s largest Animal Nutrition Company we work closely with grain growers and cattle producers to ensure quality is delivered right through the supply chain. Our technical experts are abreast of scientific developments that will enhance performance and profitability. We embrace science based research and work closely with reputable institutions in Ireland and Europe. All our feeds in the “Champions Choice” range are scientifically formulated to meet the requirements of the highest performing stock.

Product Details ACCELERATOR

This is the ideal formulation to start your pedigree/show animal feeding programme (for animals over 8 months). It is a 14% Crude Protein product, formulated to give the animal a gentle start and minimise the risk of laminitis or acidosis. Nevertheless, you are advised to introduce slowly and build up to the target intake. Ensure the animals have access to forage and water. After 4 weeks of feeding this product, animals of traditional breeds should be transferred to “CRUISER” and continental breeds should be transferred to “FULL THROTTLE”. Mix the products for 3-4 days during the change-over.

FULL THROTTLE

This is a 16% muesli textured blend, formulated to deliver the animal’s genetic potential for weight gain. It is power packed formulation and will deliver fleshing very quickly. It can be fed to all breeds but will be particularly helpful in adding flesh cover to more muscular stock, especially males. Do not exceed a feeding rate of 2% of bodyweight daily and ensure good quality forage and water is also available. Prolonged feeding of this formulation to females may result in excess flesh.

CRUISER

Is a 15% Muesli textured blend designed to be fed to cattle that are easily fleshed (Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn) or those near their peak fleshing target. It is designed to be rumen friendly for cattle that are on feed for prolonged periods (such as summer showing). It can be fed to all breeds and genders. Limit the feed offered to a maximum of 2% of body weight and offer at least 1% of bodyweight in the form of highly palatable forage. This formulation contains both quality rolled oats and chopped lucerne to optimise rumen health. It also contains Yea-Sacc and Carneo Boost, organic Selenium and Bio-Plex minerals. 14

FEEDING PROGRAMME

GAIN ANIMAL NUTRITION CHAMPIONS CHOICE FEEDING PROGRAMME Accelerator

Full Throttle

Cruiser

Post Final Event

MALES: Limousin/ Charolais/Simmental/ Belgian Blue/Aubrac/ Piedmontese/Parthenaise Blonde D’Aquitane Males & Commercials.

Introduce at 0.4% of Body weight and build up to 2% of bodyweight over 4 weeks.

After 4 weeks on Accellerator feed Full Throttle at 2% of Bodyweight until desired fleshing level is achieved and change to Cruiser.

Feed at 1.5-2% of Body weight until the end of show season or sale day.

Phase out feeding over a 4 week period. Do not cut off feed abruptly.

FEMALES: Limousin/ Charolais/Simmental/ Belgian Blue/Aubrac/ Piedmontese/Parthenaise/ Blonde D’Aquitane Females & Commercials.

Introduce at 0.4% of Body weight and build up to 2% of bodyweight over 4 weeks Then change to Full Throttle or Cruiser.

If the animals is a lean type with strong muscle expression feed for 4 weeks at 2% of bodyweight before changing to Cruiser.

Feed at 2% of Body weight until desired fleshing level is achieved.

Phase out feeding over a 4 week period. Do not cut off feed abruptly.

MALES: Hereford/Angus/ Shorthorn/Saler/Irish Moiled Males.

Introduce at 0.4% of Body weight and build up to 2% of bodyweight over 4 weeks and change to Cruiser.

This step should not be necessary unless the animals was in poor condition.

From 4 weeks stage feed at 2% of Body weight until desired fleshing level is achieved.

Phase out feeding over a 4 week period. Do not cut off feed abruptly.

FEMALES: Hereford/Angus/ Shorthorn/Saler/Irish Moiled Females.

Introduce at 0.4% of Body weight and build up to 2% of bodyweight over 4 weeks and change to Cruiser.

From 4 weeks stage feed at 2% of Body weight until desired fleshing level is achieved.

Phase out feeding over a 4 week period. Do not cut off feed abruptly.

All Show & Sale Cattle.

Offer good quality forage ad-libitum at all times. When animals are eating 2% of their body weight as concentrate, it is recommended that they have good quality hay or haylage available at 1% of body weight. It is difficult to get adequate intakes of straw and the feed value is too low.

Water a critical nutrient.

All stock should have access to fresh, clean, potable water. For every kilogram of feed dry matter consumed, cattle need 4.5-5 litres of water. Manage the faeces for shows partially through forage to concentrate ratio, rather than excess water restriction.

For a comprehensive guide to the preparation and showing of livestock request our resource booklet.

FEED NUTRITION TECHNOLOGIES

At GAIN animal feeds our technical experts endeavour to be abreast of scientific developments that will enhance performance and profitability. We embrace science based research and work closely with reputable institutions and partners in Ireland and Europe. All the feed additives we use are backed by science and are carefully for the target species. The main additives we use are as follows: Carneo Boost (Techna, France) Yea-Sacc (Alltech, USA) SelPlex & MinPlex (Alltech USA) Agolin (Agolin SA, Switzerland) Novatan (Techna, France)

Carneo Boost: CARNEO® BOOST developed in France by Techna, optimises and controls rumen fermentation by reducing lactate production and increasing propionate production. This reduces the risk of acidosis and related problems and the propionate is particularly favourable to muscle development in fleshing cattle. Its’ effectiveness has been proven in numerous field trials across breeds and diet types. CARNEO® BOOST gives an improvement in daily live weight gain of 5-10% and delivers better feed conversion efficiency. Yea-Sacc: Yea-Sacc is a yeast culture based on Alltech’s proprietary strain of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae, a yeast strain specifically selected for its influence on animal performance. Yea-Sacc has been shown to stabilise the rumen environment and increase dry matter intake resulting in increased daily live weight gains in trial work in Ireland, the United Kingdom and worldwide.

SelPlex & MinPlex: These are protected minerals that are very readily absorbed, stored and utilized by the animal, and thus are able to meet the higher nutrient needs of modern livestock for rapid growth, maximum reproductive performance and animal health. These minerals are in addition to the regular inclusions of the macro elements and other trace elements. Both SEL-PLEX and MIN-PLEX are included. SEL-PLEX® is Alltech’s proprietary organic form of selenium, manufactured to mimic “Mother Nature”, and is better absorbed, stored and utilized by the animal than inorganic selenium. Selenium plays an essential role in metabolism, orchestrating normal growth, launching reproductive efforts, neutralising free radicals and supporting the body’s normal defence mechanism against infection. SelPlex is supported by more than 18 years of research. Other protected elements used include Copper, Zinc and Manganese. Trial work has shown that using protected minerals reduces cell counts, lameness and mastitis, whilst improving fertility. Research has also shown that when fed as recommended in the last trimester of pregnancy will improve the future performance of the unborn calf.

Agolin: AGOLIN RUMINANT is a blend of high quality plant ingredients designed to optimize feed intake and feed utilization of dairy and beef cattle. Agolin has a dual action and influences both carbohydrate and protein utilization. It reduces methane production and increases volatile fatty acid production (leaving more nutrients available to the animal. It reduces ammonia production during protein metabolism leaving more nitrogenous products available to the rumen microbes. Trials have shown it to improve LWG, milk yield and milk solids. Novatan: Novatan is a natural and alternative solution made with essential oils and trace elements. Its action increases the zootechnical performances of dairy cows by improving the use of the proteins in the diet. Novatan works to improve protein utilization in the rumen. It increases the quantity of peptides and amino acids going into the intestine and elevates milk production by circa 5% or 1 litre. One of the primary benefits of Novatan is its ability to reduce blood urea nitrogen and hence the reason it is used primarily in spring grazing/breeding rations.

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