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How to assess stock feed supplements

Whether you’re producing beef, wool or raising racehorses, there are many stock feeds and supplements to choose from. You might be wondering how to select horse, cattle and other various supplements. Consider the following checklist when checking the usefulness and economic benefit of supplements.

• Is there a lack of any of the macro-nutrients and minerals in the stock feed? Stock feed suppliers often list the nutritional information of their products so that farmers can keep track of their animal’s nutrition.
• Is there any lack of micro minerals such as selenium, cobalt, copper, iodine and zinc?
• What are the effects of deficiency in these minerals and does it affect profitability?
• Can I measure the effect of the stock supplement at the farm?

You can also make up your own list of questions to satisfy yourself that the product is worth adopting into your livestock production system. Once you’re ready to purchase supplement for your feed, find yourself a supplier on our online directory, which lists stock feeds, fodder and supplement providers in your area.