ASCEND® is a palatable, multiple protein source supplement designed to be used in top-dress or total mixed ration feeding programs. ASCEND is formulated to provide the energy and rumen bypass protein needed to achieve top cow performance.
ASCEND is a value-added dairy supplement for the value-minded dairy producer.
Bypass Protein
ASCEND Supplement utilizes a variety of quality protein ingredients, providing amino acids and protein degradabilities from multiple sources. Particular attention is paid to bypass protein, utilizing plant and animal protein sources of differing bypass and amino acid profiles.
Added Fat
ASCEND contains added fat to support high levels of milk production and maintain body condition.
Minerals and Vitamins
ASCEND supplies supplemental macro-minerals, trace minerals, and vitamins to allow for inclusion in rations using multiple and varied forage and grain sources.
Flexible
ASCEND is designed for use in rations requiring higher levels of supplemental bypass protein and energy from added fat. For example, ASCEND can be used in alfalfa-based diets or in rations for high milk producing cows, cows in negative energy balance, or where lower quality forage is fed.
Pelleted
ASCEND Supplement is pelleted for convenience, palatability, and for ease of handling.
Nutrient Analysis |
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|---|---|
| Crude Protein, min % | 38.0 |
| Crude Fat, min % | 8.0 |
| Crude Fiber, max % | 8.0 |
| ADF, max % | 12.0 |
| Calcium (Ca), min % | 1.3 |
| Calcium (Ca), max % | 1.8 |
| Phosphorus (P), min % | 1.0 |
| Magnesium (Mg), min % | 0.4 |
| Salt (NaCl), min % | 1.3 |
| Salt (NaCl), max % | 1.8 |
| Selenium (Se), min | 1.5 ppm |
| Vitamin A, min | 22,000 IU/lb. |
| Vitamin D, min | 5,500 IU/lb. |
| Vitamin E, min | 71 IU/lb. |
Use the following table to make a complete concentrate of varying protein levels.
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CP% |
Grain Source |
2480 Ascend |
Grain |
|---|---|---|---|
|
14% |
Shelled Corn |
450 |
1,550 |
|
16% |
Shelled Corn |
575 |
1,425 |
|
18% |
Shelled Corn |
700 |
1,300 |
As a general guideline, feed the above concentrates at a level to provide a forage-to-concentrate ratio ranging from 40:60 to 60:40 (DM basis), depending on level of milk production and stage of lactation.
ASCEND Supplement can also be fed directly as a topdress or in a total mixed ration. Depending on milk production, feed 6.0 to 10.0 pounds per cow per day for corn silage-based diets, and 4.0 to 8.0 pounds per cow per day for alfalfa-based diets.
For more precise feeding recommendations refer to the MilkCheck™ ration balancing guidelines for customizing your ration to meet your cow’s nutritional needs.
This product, which contains added copper, must not be fed to sheep or related species that have a low tolerance level to copper.
This product has been formulated specifically for dairy cattle and is not intended for other species.
#2480—ASCEND® Supplement, 50 lbs.
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