Molafos 15 & 15'S’ Liquid Feed Pasture Supplement

THE PRODUCT

Molafos 15 & 15'S' Pasture Supplement  

• is a palatable supplement that is high in Molasses (Energy) with a low urea level and a sound mineral balance.

• is a molasses based 15% protein, energy and mineral supplement, suitable for Cattle and Sheep grazing mature pasture, stubble or crop.

• can be fed as a production supplement to cattle and sheep starting early in a dry season or as a dry feed / drought supplement to grazing cattle, sheep and goats. 

• is used as a supplement for backgrounding cattle to get stock onto feed sooner and as a post- weaning supplement with hay and or grain for calves and lambs.

• is commonly fed either as a production supplement while there is a good body of forage available, or as a dry feed supplement on pasture, stubble or forage crops.

PASTURE QUALITY

 Due to seasonal and soil conditions, pasture quality is quite variable as shown in Figure 1. This variability affects the consistency of animal performance achievable, and during May – October can result in a negative production or weight loss situation (“in the red”).

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

 Pour into open troughs and allow cattle and sheep free access.  Feed out 3 days supply and do not refill until the 4^th day. Once intake has stabilised feed out 7 days supply and do not refill until the 8^th day. 

Stock may need to be supplemented with salt (especially sheep) for 1 week to appease any salt craving.  Do not feed to starving or thirsty stock.  Locate feeding stations away from water to reduce intakes and encourage grazing out.

INTAKES

Weaners:                         0.5 to 1 kilogram / head / day allow 1 x 600litre trough/ 25 head

Cattle:                              1 to 3 kilograms / head / day allow 1 x 600litre trough/ 15 head

Sheep & Goats:                100 to 300 grams / head / day allow trough/ 50 head

1 litre Molafos = 1.32 kilograms

FEEDING TIPS

Once green feed is available intakes will initially fall as pasture protein is high and pasture has adequate energy levels – (see Table 1). Once feed starts to mature and seed heads begin to appear intakes will again rise to recommended levels. The exception is in the feeding of forage sorghum where mineral imbalances necessitate the feeding of a supplement to maximise performance. In this situation the Molafos 15 or Molafos 15S is generally taken at recommended levels.

OTHER PRODUCTS

• For cattle coming up to calving with green feed available it is advisable to change over to Molafos Transition for the last 2 weeks of pregnancy. This has benefits in improving calcium metabolism, and reducing the incidence of many of the metabolic diseases that occur at or near calving.
• For cattle on lighter country Molafos 15NQ with much higher phosphorus and mineral levels is recommended.
• For sheep the same product is used for the above reasons and because of the benefits in lamb survival and subsequent growth associated with Vitamin E supplementation of the ewe for 30 days pre lambing.
• For green pasture the recommendation is to switch to Molafos M a mineral rich molasses based green feed / production feeding supplement.
• For grain assisting in the paddock or full feeding in a feedlot the Molafos feedlot products for cattle and for sheep become the products of choice.

Molafos “15” and “15S” Liquid Pasture Supplement

MOLAFOS 15 and 15S FEATURES INCLUDE

• Unique Molafos feed system
• Balance of protein, energy and minerals
• Ingredients are held in solution
• Molasses based
• Flows at temperatures as low as -20°C

MOLAFOS 15 and 15S BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Palatable and accepted by stock on all country types
• Two products with the same analysis one quite palatable the other Molafos 15S significantly less palatable.
• Molasses provides energy
• Controllable intake and cost allows for a budget to be compiled for entire supplement program at commencement
• Provides optimal rumen bacteria function
• Suitable for all types of cattle regardless of body condition
• Encourages stock to forage further and less selectively
• Providing  base levels of “P” enables conception rates to be maintained on dry feed
• Even distribution of ingredients through Molafos
• No separation of protein and minerals out of the liquid
• Molafos is weatherproof, hence water sits on top uncontaminated by minerals or urea
• Easily handled and fed to stock as no mixing is required

Molafos Pasture Supplement - Northern Range Brochure