Standard for Livestock Mineral Supplements
Development of a freely available industry standard guideline for livestock mineral supplements, that could be used by both farmers and company representatives who supply them.
Show MoreThis group is formed by 16 enthusiastic beef and sheep farmers from 12 different enterprises. The group have highlighted the issue of not having enough knowledge of the type of minerals they require to feed their stock at various stages of production. They feel they are in a weak position as buyers and overly reliant on feed merchants to provide suitable mineral supplements for their stock. They would like this project come up with freely available industry standard guidelines that could be used by both farmers and representatives of the companies who supply them.
In practical terms, the main objectives of the group are:
1. Improve confidence and understanding when selecting a mineral supplement to suit their farm and requirements of their stock.
2. Improve profitability and performance of stock through correct feeding of mineral supplements.
3. Identify the key areas that need attention when choosing mineral supplements.
4. Develop a mineral budget tool help farmers decide on what mineral supplement to purchase using ration analysis in the different systems.