Suckler Cow Supplements

QLF suckler cow products have been specifically designed to balance suckler cow diets and satisfy the protein and energy demand that maybe lacking as a result of variable quality forage. Magnesium requirement is also often overlooked and this is included within some of QLF’s suckler cow products along with Vitamins and Minerals to aid rumen function.

As many suckler cows are at grass, providing QLF in a lick tank can allow animals to ‘top-up’ their requirements and can be a particular advantage during periods of poor weather.

All feed rates must be approved by your QLF merchant or representative as they will be dependant on your ration and livestock being fed. Feed rates shown in the table below are typical rates for indication only.

Suckler Cow Products

As Fed Dry Matter
Protein % Sugar % Mag % DM Protein % Sugar % Vit & Min Est ME Litres / Te
Suckler Profit 20-28 20 29 0.3 51 39 57 Cattle 11.7 811
Dry Cow 20 + Mag 20 31 2 60 33 51 Cattle 10.8 756
Springmag 7 35 2 61 11 57 Cattle 11.2 746

All feed rates must be approved by your QLF merchant or representative as they will be dependant on your ration and livestock being fed. Feed rates shown in the table below are typical rates for indication only.

Typical Feed Rates (Kg/head/day) Suitable Feeding Methods
Dairy Beef Sheep Youngstock Lick-tank Ad-lib (licktank) Pour On
Suckler Profit 20-28 2 2 x 1 (> 4 months) x
Dry Cow 20 + Mag 2 1.75 x 1 (> 4 months) x
Springmag 2 1.75 x 1 x

The product should be introduced gradually to acclimatise the rumen, typically in the first 1-3 days, 15% of target feed rate should be included. This should then increase to 40% (target feed rate) for days 4-6, 70% for days 7-9 and 100% after 10 days. Please confirm with your QLF Merchant or representative.

QLF’s Suckler Cow products are available from 1000L upto 27 tonne bulk loads and typically have a 3 month use by date. Product delivery is normally on QLF Articulated vehicles though short articulated vehicles are available on request. All products are suitable for storage in a QLF supplied tank, please see the equipment section for more details. Custom products are available on request.

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