A healthy diet, along with proper care, is the basis for the proper development of cattle. It is not always possible to completely switch animals to balanced feed, and traditional nutrition requires additional nutrients. Premixes are used to supplement the basic diet for cattle, which help maintain animal health and act as a means of preventing and treating a number of diseases.
Features and purpose
Premixes are adapted mixtures designed to compensate for the deficiency of biologically active substances needed by animals in specific conditions at certain periods of the life cycle in accordance with their farming purpose. There are special mixtures used for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes, with highly targeted effects.
Premixes contain compounds in an easily digestible form, regulate metabolic processes, improve the absorption of nutrients entering the body with food. The general purposes of premixes are to maintain animal health, replenish nutritional deficiencies, increase immunity and prevent various diseases.
Composition and varieties
The compositions differ depending on the purpose of the mixture. The supporting basis of the powdered mass is made up of grain crops or their processed products (meal, cake, bran).
The current composition includes:
- vitamins and vitamin-like compounds;
- mineral complexes;
- amino acids;
- proteins;
- healthy fats;
- prebiotics, probiotics.
The combination includes additional components: starch, bone powder, dolomite flour, yeast.
Medicinal supplements include medications. Such mixtures, which have a therapeutic and restorative effect, are designed to solve a number of problems at once. Target lines for workover include selections of components designed to solve problems in specific areas:
- increasing the milk yield of dairy cows;
- improving the reproductive function of inseminating bulls;
- stimulating muscle gain in beef cattle;
- proper formation of the fetus in pregnant females;
- harmonious development of calves;
- disease prevention.
Premixes are divided depending on their purpose, taking into account age, sex, general condition of the animal and farming purposes.
Pros and cons of use
The inclusion of premixes in cattle diets has a number of undeniable advantages.
Premixes developed for cattle are not suitable for other animals. Complexes should be differentiated in accordance with indications and age restrictions.
Popular manufacturers
The market offers a wide range of premixes from domestic and foreign manufacturers.
"Trau S"
The Trau S product line includes preventive mixtures for different periods of the life cycle of cattle.
"Mustang Feeding Technologies"
The activities of the domestic company are aimed at its own production of additives, as well as the import of mixtures from Europe.
"Burenka"
Produces mixtures for universal use.
"Dolphos B"
Polish brand of premixes for cattle.
"Felucene"
Production is based on the use of natural ingredients. Premixes are safe and approved for lifelong use.
"Martik"
Vitamin and mineral complex of domestic production for calves.
How to choose?
When purchasing a premix for cattle, you need to take into account a number of parameters. The selection is determined by the following criteria:
- components of the mixture (the premix should contain the main vitamins - A, D, E, group B, pre- and probiotics, amino acids, macro- and microelements are also welcome);
- premix purpose;
- age recommendations;
- manufacturer information;
- information about certification;
- best before date.
Universal formulations do not always give the expected result. It is recommended to select the mixture specifically for each group of animals.
Instructions for use
Premixes are introduced into portions of the main food according to the attached instructions, strictly observing the dosage. It is recommended to add the supplement to morning feeding. The mixture is evenly mixed with food, the temperature of which should not exceed 80 ° C.
To normalize digestion in calves, prevent diarrhea, colic, and help the formation of normal intestinal microflora, premixes are given mixed with kefir.
Can premixes be given to dry dairy cows?
Adding well-chosen additives to the diet has a beneficial effect on the health and productivity of cattle.
Dry dairy cows are given appropriately labeled premixes for the following purposes:
- providing adequate nutrition;
- increasing immunity;
- harmonious development of calves;
- stimulation of expected lactation.
