ProAgni ProTect S
Optimises sheep performance on grain
All products are free from antibiotics including ionophores*
ProAgni ProTect S pellet is designed to be fed with cereal grain supplements for use in feedlots and drought lots, supplementary feeding or weaning. Adding ProTect S to an animal’s diet has the potential to increase growth rates and decrease the time it takes to reach market specifications.
Why use ProTect S?
- Provides buffering against lactic acidosis
- Helps livestock reach genetic potential for
increased production - Reduces methane
- Meets increasing demand for antibiotic free meat
ProTect S contains:
- Acid Buf, a highly effective rumen buffer, containing a pure source of bio-available minerals for rumen efficiency
- Optiwise® a patent pending additive of organic and inorganic bio-available minerals, trace elements, vitamins, probiotic extracts, bioactives and antioxidative compounds, for maximising animal health and minimizing energy waste
- Proven methane-mitigating ingredients; including one certified by the Carbon Trust
How do I use ProTect S?
Mix the pellet into the grain ensuring even distribution throughout the ration. For best results use a mixer feed wagon. Alternatively, add the prescribed concentration while auguring grain, taking care to achieve accurate grain flow rates.
- Free from urea and hormones
- Free from Lasalocid and Monensin
- Nil withholding period, nil export slaughter intervals
- Feed only to sheep
- Do not feed wet, mouldy products to any animal
Introducing ProTect S to your animal’s diet
Include ProTect S prior to the commencement of any feeding program. Sudden introduction may evoke some sorting behaviour, generally this is overcome with time.
Download a brochure, feeding program or protocol below –
Safe storage guidelines
- ProAgni Feed should only be feed to the animal that the product has been specifically formulated for.
- Do not feed wet, mouldy products to any animal – STORAGE Store all bags or bulk deliveries off the ground in a dry place out of direct sunlight and away from possible pests and insects.
- Store at below 30C.
ProAgni products are free from all antibiotics. Packaged in 25kg bags, 1 tonne bags or bulk.
Nutrient values
| Nutrient name | Typical analysis | Unit of measure |
|---|---|---|
|
Protein, Crude |
8 |
% |
|
MJ ME Ruminant |
5.75 |
me/kg |
Macro minerals
| Nutrient name | Typical analysis | Unit of measure |
|---|---|---|
|
Calcium |
7.05 |
% |
|
Phos. total |
0.52 |
% |
|
Sodium |
1.1 |
% |
|
Potassium |
0.7 |
% |
|
Magnesium |
1.28 |
% |
|
Sulphur |
2.2 |
% |
Micro minerals
| Nutrient name | Typical analysis | Unit of measure |
|---|---|---|
|
Manganese |
655 |
mg/kg |
|
Iron |
160 |
mg/kg |
|
Copper |
7 |
mg/kg |
|
Zinc |
1200 |
mg/kg |
|
Selenium |
1.2 |
mg/kg |
|
Cobalt |
15 |
mg/kg |
|
Iodine |
15 |
mg/kg |
Vitamins
| Nutrient name | Typical analysis | Unit of measure |
|---|---|---|
|
Vitamin D3 |
18 |
kiu/kg |
|
Vitamin A |
150 |
kiu/kg |
|
Vitamin E |
6000 |
kiu/kg |
ProTect S dose rate
Paddock
Grain supplementary feedingFeedlot
No fibre needed in a well managed feedlotWeaning
Download our weaning protocols belowSHEEP INDUCTION AND WEANING PLANS
Before introducing grain to your livestock, we recommend that you speak to your animal nutritionist and create an induction plan for performance. Click here to download your sheep induction plan and weaning induction plan.
*Ionophore antibiotics are compounds produced by microorganisms (mainly spore-forming bacteria); they act by specifically increasing the ion permeability of the cell membrane. Source https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-46403-4_5
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