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We
recently used this article to inform you of our decision to introduce
our new line of low-moisture supplement tubs into the marketplace. We
also discussed the reasons for this and the benefits this product would
offer producers in Alabama. I would now like to offer more specific
information on the product line and the feeding situation each product
best fits.
The
general name for our product will be Stimu-lyx. We feel this is a
fitting name for the product because of its role in fiber digestion. As
mentioned last month, this product will help "stimulate"
forage digestion and absorption allowing you to realize more nutrition
from your hay and grass program. This product is also highly fortified
in minerals and vitamins to also help "stimulate" the immune
system and reproductive performance. Under the product name Stimu-lyx,
we have developed the following line to meet the needs of cattle, horse
and goat producers in Alabama.
STIMU-LYX
HLF 30 - Designed
to offer protein, supplemental energy, and mineral and vitamin
fortification for cattle only. It is designed for moderate to low
quality forages to increase forage utilization and to improve
reproductive performance. This block contains 30 percent protein and 4
percent fat along with 350 ppm of copper and 1.5% phosphorus. It is
available in a 200 pound non-returnable tub and will replace Crystalyx
BGF 30 in our stores.
STIMU-LYX
All Natural 25% -
An all-natural 25 percent protein block high in bypass protein and is
fortified with 1,000 ppm of zinc and 4.4 ppm of selenium. It is designed
for all classes of cattle, including breeding age animals. The high
bypass protein percent along with a superior mineral and vitamin package
will offer superior benefits to your herd. IT is available in a 200
pound non-returnable tub and will replace Crystalyx All Natural 27 % in
our stores.
STIMU-LYX
High Mag Fescue Relief -
Designed for cattle consuming fescue forages. The 20 percent protein
along with extra trace minerals and vitamins help with fiber digestion
and reduce the visible signs of problems associated with endophyte
fescue. The 4.4 percent magnesium, when fed consistently, will also
offer cattle protection from grass tetany. It is available in a 200
pound non-returnable tub and will replace Crystalyx Hi-Mag Fescue-lyx
and Fescue-lyx in our stores.
STIMU-LYX
High Energy 12% -
An all-natural 12 percent protein product containing 5 percent fat for a
higher energy supplement. It is designed for cattle, horses and goats
consuming moderate to higher quality forages. It also contains essential
minerals and vitamins to help meet the daily requirements of your
animals. It is available in a 200 pound non-returnable tub and will
replace Crystalyx HE 12% in our stores.
STIMU-LYX
High Mag Fescue Relief w/Tasco -
A 25 percent protein supplement tub that is nutrient dense and contains
Tasco, a seaweed derivative proven through university research to
improve fiber and organic matter digestibility. Tasco has also been
shown to reduce body temperature in cattle improving reproductive
efficiency and grazing patterns. It is available in a 200 pound
non-returnable tub and will replace Crystalyx Tasco 35-cp in our stores.
STIMU-LYX
Stress Relief - A
14 percent all-natural supplement block designed for receiving cattle,
breeding stock or other stressed cattle. It contains chelated minerals
along with a B vitamin supplement ideal for cattle needing increased
absorption of minerals along with a vitamin B complex during periods of
stress. It also contains electrolytes for cattle that become dehydrated
due to sickness and stress. This block has been tested on over 100,000
calves and has shown a reduction in pulls and an increase in growth and
feed efficiency in calves. It is available in a 200 pound non-returnable
tub and will replace Crystalyx Brigade in our stores.
STIMU-LYX
FLY Relief IGR -
Contains 19 percent protein, 5 percent fat and a complete mineral and
vitamin package for beef calves and cows. It contains S-methroprene
insect growth regulator (IGR) for continuous feeding to cattle through
the horn fly season as a method to help prevent horn fly emergence from
manure of treated cattle. It is available in a 200 pound non-returnable
tub and will replace Crytalyx IGR Max and IGR PRO in our stores.
STIMU-LYX
Horizon Equi-lyx -
Designed for horses and contains 12 percent protein and 5 percent fat.
It combines energy, protein, minerals and vitamins along with optimum
palatability for horses of any age or type. This supplement also
contains chelated trace minerals and biotin for hoof growth and
integrity. It is available in 200, 50 and 33 pound non-returnable tubs
and will replace Crystalyx Stablyx in our stores. The 33 pound tub is
designed to hang in a horse stall for producers who want to supplement
stalled horses.
STIMU-LYX
Performance Goat -
Designed for goat producers and should not be fed to sheep due to
elevated copper levels. It contains protein, energy, minerals and
vitamins to meet the daily needs of goats. It also contains ammonium
chloride for the reduction of calcium deposits in the urinary tract of
goats. Ammonium chloride is the source of NPN listed on the product tag.
It is available in 200, 50 and 33 pound non-returnable plastic tubs and
it replaces Crystalyx Goatlyx in our stores. The 33 pound tub is
designed to hang in a small goat pen or stall for ease of use.
I
hope you will see from our product line-up we have taken great care in
making sure we have developed well-fortified products to meet the needs
of almost any feeding situation in Alabama. We look forward to these
supplements being available this fall. If you have any questions, please
call me at (256) 947-7886 or contact me at jimmyh@alafarm.com.
Jimmy
Hughes is AFC’s animal nutritionist. |
