QLF products help to balance nutrition in sheep diets by providing the protein and energy necessary for sheep to better utilise forage. Whilst sheep make very good use of available forages, pasture and range grass are unable to meet all of their nutritional needs throughout the year. Additionally, when conditions are ideal for grass in the spring, quality and nutrient values can vary a great deal, even within the same pasture.
Ewes also have special requirements throughout the year. From tupping and lambing, to lactation and re-breeding their supply of energy, as well as other nutrients, is vital. Only when their nutritional needs are adequately met can ewes perform to expectation. Using QLF liquid feeds will help to increase the nutrient density of the ration to help the ewe meet these requirements, particularly at times when the ewe’s appetite is reduced.
QLF sheep liquids may be fed ad lib in a lick tank which is the ideal way to meet the nutritional needs of ewes. Our products may also be fed top dressed, poured onto cereals and forages, or in a home mix for finishing lambs.
- High level of readily available energy
- Improved forage utilisation
- Enhanced palatability
- Increased dry matter intake
- Economical and convenient
QLF Sheep Products
| As Fed | Dry Matter | ||||||||
| Protein % | Sugar % | DM | Protein % | Sugar % | Vit & Min | Est ME | Litres / Te | ||
| Ewe Energy | 20 | 39 | 65 | 31 | 59 | Sheep | 12.0 | 772 | |
| Sheep SugR 41 | 4 | 45 | 68 | 5 | 66 | Sheep | 12.7 | 739 | |
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 | Pour On | TMR Mix | |
| Ewe Energy | x | x | 0.75 | x | | | |
| Sheep SugR 41 | x | x | 0.75 | 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.
These sheep products are available from 1000 litres upto 28 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.