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Kalmbach Opti-Ferm® Lix 15% Sheep

SKU 53500001

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A low moisture cooked tub for growing, finishing, breeding and lactating sheep.

Features and Benefits

  • High level of molasses and added fat provides food for the rumen bugs to help speed up the rate of passage of feedstuffs through the animals’ digestive system
  • Increases saliva production and helps improve the digestive environment in the rumen
  • Minerals and vitamins are important for animal health, efficient nutrient utilization, and better overall animal performance

NUTRITIONAL INFO

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

      • Crude Protein (Min.)15.00%

      (including not more than 1.8% equivalent Crude Protein as a Non-Protein Nitrogen)

      • Crude Fat (Min.)3.00%
      • Crude Fiber (Max.)3.50%
      • Calcium (Ca) (Min.)1.50%
      • Calcium (Ca) (Max.)2.00%
      • Phosphorus (P) (Min.)0.50%
      • Magnesium (Mg)(Min.)0.50%
      • Potassium (K) (Min.)2.70%
      • Selenium (Se) (Min.)4.4 ppm
      • Zinc (Zn) (Min.)760 ppm
      • Manganese (Mn) (Min.)800 ppm
      • Vitamin A (Min.)60,000 IU/lb
      • Vitamin D3 (Min.)6,000 IU/lb
      • Vitamin E (Min.)60 IU/lb

      INGREDIENTS

      Cane Molasses, Processed Grain By-Products, Plant Protein Products, Ammonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Fat, Monocalcium Phosphate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Limestone, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Selenite,
      Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Cobalt Carbonate, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, and Vitamin E Supplement.

      FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS

      Feed to ewes before breeding and lambing, and to all sheep on medium to low quality pasture, hay or forage. Place tub(s) in a dry location near the animal’s source of water, salt, mineral or loafing area. Consumption will vary depending on animal size, stage of production, quality, source and availability of roughage and/or grains; number of animals per tub and tub
      location. Provide clean, fresh water and free choice mineral at all times.

      Species Animals/125 lb tub Intake/hd/day
      Sheep 76-116 1.0 oz – 3.0 oz

      Daily intake values are approximate. To increase
      consumption, decrease the number of animals per tub. To reduce consumption, increase the number of animals per tub, or place tubs away from the normal loafing area.