Beef Nutrition

What is available on-farm is critical to the success of feeding premix and the economics that prove results for producers. Daco nutritionists match the feedstuffs on-farm with the right vitamins and minerals, efficiently filling any nutritional gaps, making our strength custom formulation. Producers find they can achieve the best return on their rations with custom premix integrated solutions. For a list of off-the-shelf products, please see our standard formulations below.

Beef Pasture Premix

This medicated vitamin-mineral complex is formulated specifically for beef cattle on pasture and provides enough minerals and vitamins to supplement medium and poor quality forages. It increases fibre digestion and nutrient utilization, reduces heat stress, and helps prevent grass tetany.

BEEF PASTURE PREMIX

MINERAL-VITAMIN PREMIX FOR BEEF CATTLE

THIS FEED CONTAINS ADDED SELENIUM 30.4 MG/KG.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:

  • Calcium (actual)13.1%
  • Phosphorus (actual)8.0%
  • Magnesium (actual)1.5%
  • Sulphur (actual)1.0%
  • Sodium (actual)5.1%
  • Potassium (actual)2.8%
  • Iodine (actual)88.2 mg/kg
  • Iron (actual)12,539 mg/kg
  • Copper (actual)1,155 mg/kg
  • Manganese (actual)5,897 mg/kg
  • Zinc (actual)5,781 mg/kg
  • Cobalt (actual)19.6 mg/kg
  • Fluorine (maximum)800 mg/kg
  • Vitamin A (minimum)560,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin D3 (minimum)100,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin E (minimum)1,800 IU/kg

SUGGESTED MIXING INSTRUCTIONS per 1,000KG

Premix
250kg
Grain
750kg

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Feed at a level of 0.5 kg per head per day such that each animal will receive 125 grams of premix per day.

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Daco believes that custom formulation is the only way to achieve a complete balanced ration at an economical cost. In fact, 95 to 98% of our beef program is comprised of custom formulations:

Make the most of what you have on-farm by providing only what may be missing from feedstuffs.

Animals receive balanced nutrient requirements.

Minimize over or under feeding of nutrients.

Formulate to meet different nutrient requirements (ie. body weight or purpose of keeping, breed, ADG and sex of the animal).

Accommodate the use of by-products to reduce feed costs.

Take the guesswork out of feeding, thereby increasing feed efficiencies on your farm.

Increase animal performance. i.e. ADG with our custom rations =1.6 kg or 3.5 lbs

Beef Cow Premix

Daco’s Beef Cow Premixes area an excellent choice for all stages of production in beef cattle. They can be mixed with on-farm grains to provide all of the essential vitamins and minerals required for optimal health. Available plain and medicated.

BEEF COW PREMIX

MINERAL-VITAMIN PREMIX FOR BEEF CATTLE

THIS FEED CONTAINS ADDED SELENIUM 28.0 MG/KG.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:

  • Calcium (actual)12.3%
  • Phosphorus (actual)10.1%
  • Magnesium (actual)3.7%
  • Sodium (actual)1.9%
  • Potassium (actual)1.4%
  • Iodine (actual)72.8 mg/kg
  • Iron (actual)14,127 mg/kg
  • Copper (actual)1,232 mg/kg
  • Manganese (actual)4,921 mg/kg
  • Zinc (actual)4,787 mg/kg
  • Cobalt (actual)17.0 mg/kg
  • Fluorine (maximum)1,000 mg/kg
  • Vitamin A (minimum)800,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin D3 (minimum)150,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin E (minimum)3,500 IU/kg

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Thoroughly mix this premix in the total daily diet or grain mix at a rate which will supply 114 grams of premix per head per day.

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BEEF COW PREMIX-RUMENSIN®

MEDICATED MINERAL-VITAMIN PREMIX FOR BEEF CATTLE

THIS FEED CONTAINS ADDED SELENIUM 28.0 MG/KG.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:

  • Calcium (actual)12.3%
  • Phosphorus (actual)10.1%
  • Magnesium (actual)3.7%
  • Sodium (actual)1.9%
  • Potassium (actual)1.4%
  • Iodine (actual)72.8 mg/kg
  • Iron (actual)14,127 mg/kg
  • Copper (actual)1,232 mg/kg
  • Manganese (actual)4,921 mg/kg
  • Zinc (actual)4,787 mg/kg
  • Cobalt (actual)17.0 mg/kg
  • Fluorine (maximum)1,000 mg/kg
  • Monensin (maximum)2,857 mg/kg
  • Vitamin A (minimum)800,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin D3 (minimum)150,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin E (minimum)3,500 IU/kg

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Thoroughly mix this premix in the total daily diet or grain mix at a rate which will supply 114 grams of premix per head per day.

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LOW MOISTURE SUPPLEMENT BLOCS

Rite-Lix low moisture blocs are proven to attract cattle more consistently than conventional supplementation methods, and due to their hardness they can not be bitten, chewed or over consumed. Cattle lick the blocs periodically throughout the day, ensuring a limited, consistent intake. Typical consumption is from 125 to 500 grams per head per day, depending on forage quality and animal size.

Rite-Lix™

MAXI BLOC

FOR CATTLE DURING CALVING, LACTATION, RE-BREEDING, WEANING, RECEIVING & OTHER PERIODS OF STRESS.

THIS FEED CONTAINS ADDED SELENIUM 6.0 MG/KG.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:

  • Crude Protein (minimum)14.0%
  • Crude Fat (minimum)3.0%
  • Crude Fibre (maximum)2.5%
  • Calcium (actual)1.7%
  • Phosphorus (actual)2.0%
  • Magnesium (actual)2.0%
  • Potassium (actual)2.0%
  • Iodine (actual)35 mg/kg
  • Copper (actual)700 mg/kg
  • Manganese (actual)2,750 mg/kg
  • Zinc (actual)2,750 mg/kg
  • Cobalt (actual)10 mg/kg
  • Vitamin A (minimum)200,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin D3 (minimum)70,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin E (minimum)1,200 IU/kg
    • 815071 (60*)
    815073 (200*)

Rite-Lix™

MEGA BLOC

FOR CATTLE PRIOR TO & DURING BREEDING OR WHEN MINERAL & VITAMIN DEMAND IS INCREASED.

THIS FEED CONTAINS ADDED SELENIUM 6.0 MG/KG.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:

  • Crude Protein (minimum)12.0%
  • Crude Fat (minimum)12.0%
  • Crude Fibre (maximum)2.5%
  • Calcium (actual)1.6%
  • Phosphorus (actual)2.0%
  • Magnesium (actual)2.0%
  • Potassium (actual)1.5%
  • Iodine (actual)35 mg/kg
  • Copper (actual)700 mg/kg
  • Manganese (actual)2,750 mg/kg
  • Zinc (actual)2,750 mg/kg
  • Cobalt (actual)10 mg/kg
  • Vitamin A (minimum)220,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin D3 (minimum)70,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin E (minimum)1,200 IU/kg
    • 816013

Rite-Lix™

MULTI BLOC

FOR MULTISPECIES. IDEAL IN SITUATIONS WHERE COPPER IS A CONCERN WHEN SPECIES ARE CO-MINGLING.

THIS FEED CONTAINS ADDED SELENIUM 4.4 MG/KG.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:

  • Crude Protein (minimum)13.0%
  • Crude Fat (minimum)4.0%
  • Crude Fibre (maximum)2.0%
  • Calcium (actual)1.3%
  • Phosphorus (actual)1.0%
  • Magnesium (actual)0.3%
  • Sulfur (actual)0.5%
  • Sodium (actual)1.1%
  • Potassium (actual)2.5%
  • Copper (actual)10 mg/kg*
  • Manganese (actual)400 mg/kg
  • Zinc (actual)800 mg/kg
  • Fluorine (actual)240 mg/kg
  • Vitamin A (minimum)100,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin D3 (minimum)10,000 IU/kg

    • *None added.

    815091 (60*)

Rite-Lix™

MIN BLOC

EXCELLENT BOOST FOR ANIMALS ON GOOD QUALITY FORAGE OR PASTURE.

THIS FEED CONTAINS ADDED SELENIUM 6.0 MG/KG.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:

  • Crude Fat (minimum)3.0%
  • Crude Fibre (maximum)2.5%
  • Calcium (actual)4.0%
  • Phosphorus (actual)4.0%
  • Magnesium (actual)4.4%
  • Potassium (actual)2.0%
  • Iodine (actual)30 mg/kg
  • Copper (actual)600 mg/kg
  • Manganese (actual)2,000 mg/kg
  • Zinc (actual)1,800 mg/kg
  • Cobalt (actual)7 mg/kg
  • Fluorine (actual)350 mg/kg
  • Vitamin A (minimum)220,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin D3 (minimum)25,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin E (minimum)250 IU/kg
    • 815081 (60*)
    8150831 (200*)

Rite-Lix™

16 AN

FOR CATTLE ON GOOD QUALITY FORAGE OR PASTURE. SAFE FOR YOUNG CALVES NOT YET RUMINATING.

THIS FEED CONTAINS ADDED SELENIUM 6.0 MG/KG.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:

  • Crude Protein (minimum)16.0%
  • Crude Fat (minimum)5.0%
  • Crude Fibre (maximum)2.5%
  • Calcium (actual)1.0%
  • Phosphorus (actual)1.0%
  • Magnesium (actual)2.0%
  • Sulfur (actual)0.5%
  • Potassium (actual)2.0%
  • Iodine (actual)10 mg/kg
  • Copper (actual)350 mg/kg
  • Manganese (actual)1,400 mg/kg
  • Zinc (actual)1,050 mg/kg
  • Cobalt (actual)5 mg/kg
  • Fluorine (maximum)140 mg/kg
  • Vitamin A (minimum)220,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin D3 (minimum)22,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin E (minimum)220 IU/kg
    • 815001 (60*)
    815003 (200*)
Low cost per day

Controlled, predictable consumption of concentrated nutrients means economical feeding.

Performance

Improved forage and pasture utilization means better growth and reproductive performance and more efficient use of on-farm forages. Ideal for preparing animals for show or sale

Flexible

Several formulas available to match pasture and forage conditions.

Control grazing patterns

Make efficient use of pastures by strategically placing blocks in under-grazed areas.

Food-Safe

All Rite-Lix blocs are free of animal by-product.

Choice

Available in a standard plastic container or in the edible, biodegradable Bio-RiteTM container.

Rite-Lix™

22-10

FOR ADULT ANIMALS OR OLDER CALVES ON MEDIUM QUALITY FORAGE OR PASTURE.

THIS FEED CONTAINS ADDED SELENIUM 6.0 MG/KG.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:

  • Crude Protein (minimum)22.0%
  • Crude Fat (minimum)5.0%
  • Crude Fibre (maximum)2.5%
  • ECP from NPS (maximum)10.0*
  • Calcium (actual)3.0%
  • Phosphorus (actual)1.5%
  • Magnesium (actual)2.0%
  • Potassium (actual)2.0%
  • Iodine (actual)10 mg/kg
  • Copper (actual)350 mg/kg
  • Manganese (actual)1,400 mg/kg
  • Zinc (actual)1,050 mg/kg
  • Cobalt (actual)5 mg/kg
  • Fluorine (maximum)140 mg/kg
  • Vitamin A (minimum)220,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin D3 (minimum)22,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin E (minimum)220 IU/kg

    • *Equivalent crude protein from non-protein sources.

    815011 (60*)
    815013 (200*)

Rite-Lix™

32-18

ADVANCED FIBRE DIGESTION FOR CATTLE ON LOW QUALITY FORAGE OR PASTURE.

THIS FEED CONTAINS ADDED SELENIUM 6.0 MG/KG.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:

  • Crude Protein (minimum)32.0%
  • Crude Fat (minimum)4.0%
  • Crude Fibre (maximum)2.5%
  • ECP from NPS (maximum)18.0%
  • Calcium (actual)2.0%
  • Phosphorus (actual)2.0%
  • Magnesium (actual)0.5%
  • Potassium (actual)2.5%
  • Iodine (actual)10 mg/kg
  • Copper (actual)250 mg/kg
  • Manganese (actual)900 mg/kg
  • Zinc (actual)1,000 mg/kg
  • Cobalt (actual)5 mg/kg
  • Fluorine (maximum)140 mg/kg
  • Vitamin A (minimum)150,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin D3 (minimum)15,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin E (minimum)100 IU/kg

    • *Equivalent crude protein from non-protein sources.

    815023 (200*)

Specialty Products

RIGHT FOR A REASON. Feed, environment, health, management issues can put extra stress on animals. Specialty products are formulated to help reduce the impact of that temporary stress. They are designed to boost the nutrition from premix alone.

COBALT IODIZED

SALT

SALT FOR BEEF CATTLE

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:

  • Salt (actual)97.0%
  • Sodium (actual)38.0%
  • Iodine (actual)148 mg/kg
  • Cobalt (actual)103 mg/kg

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Mix this salt with feed such that each animal will receive 30 grams per head per day.

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Vitamin mineral supplements:

Source of extra selenium and Vitamin E.

High levels of vitamins A and D.

Source of extra macro and micro minerals.