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Assessing stock feed additives and mineral supplements

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Primefact Number: 656    Edition: First edition    Released/reviewed: Sep 2009

As a producer of beef, wool or lamb there are many stock feed supplements and additives to choose from, but how do you decide on the products that will benefit your stock and profit?

The following checklist can be used to assess the usefulness and economic benefit of stock feed additives and supplements.

This information sheet does not attempt to cover all mineral and vitamin requirements of grazing or intensively fed ruminants.

Recommendations and values listed should be considered as a guide only.

The analysis of all sources of feed and the use of independent nutritional advice are highly recommended.

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