Molafos 15 NQ Pasture Supplement

THE PRODUCT

Molafos 15 NQ Pasture Supplement

• is a less palatable supplement that is high in Molasses (Energy) with a low urea level and an elevated trace mineral and phosphorus level.
• is a molasses based 15% protein, energy and mineral supplement, suitable for Cattle  grazing mature pasture, stubble or crop.
• can be fed as a production supplement to cattle starting early in a dry season or as a dry feed / drought supplement to grazing cattle.
• has higher levels of phoshorus and trace minerals for growing cattle and breeders on lighter country
• is used as a supplement for backgrounding cattle to get stock onto feed sooner .
• 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 free access.  Feed out 3 days supply and do not refill until the 4th day. Once intake has stabilised feed out 7 days supply and do not refill until the 8th day.

Stock may need to be supplemented with salt 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 feeder/ 25 head

Cattle:                              1 to 3 kilograms / head / day allow 1 feeder/ 15 head

1 litre Molafos = 1.32 kilograms

FEEDING TIPS

allow 1 x 600litre trough/ 15 head

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 NQ or Molafos 15S are generally recommended.

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 sheep the same product (Molafos Transition) 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 “15NQ” Liquid Pasture Supplement

MOLAFOS 15NQ FEATURES INCLUDE

• Unique Molafos feed system

• Balance of protein, energy and minerals

• All soluble ingredients used

• Molasses based

• Flows at temperatures as low as -20°C

MOLAFOS 15NQ BENEFITS INCLUDE

• A less palatable supplement for growing cattle and breeders on lighter  country types

• Molasses base provides energy (sugars)

• Controllable intake and cost allows for a budget to be compiled for entire supplement program at commencement

• Contains a blend of Inorganic and Organic Minerals at higher levels for improved availability and rumen bacterial health

• Provides optimal rumen bacteria function

• Suitable for all types of cattle regardless of body condition

• Encourages stock to forage further and less selectively

• Providing “P” enables conception and growth rates to be maintained

• Use of all soluble ingredients results in even distribution throughout  with no separation of protein and minerals out of the Molafos 15NQ

• Molafos 15NQ is heavier than water, 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