LACTATOR is a palatable dairy supplement formulated for top-dress or total mixed ration feeding programs.
LACTATOR is for the producer concerned about purchased feed costs, yet wants a consistent quality, pelleted supplement. LACTATOR contains protein, macro-minerals, trace minerals and vitamins to help meet milk production goals.
Flexible
LACTATOR Supplement utilizes a variety of quality protein ingredients, providing amino acids and protein degradabilities from multiple sources. Multiple protein sourcing increases flexibility for use in rations employing a variety of ingredient combinations and for economic formulation.
Minerals and Vitamins
LACTATOR also supplies supplemental macro-minerals, trace minerals, and vitamins to allow for inclusion in rations using multiple and varied forage sources.
Specially Formulated
LACTATOR is designed for use in rations when higher levels of fat and bypass protein are less of a concern or are being supplemented by other sources in the ration.
Pelleted
LACTATOR is pelleted for convenience, palatability, and ease of handling.
Nutrient Analysis |
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|---|---|
| Crude Protein, min % | 38.0 |
| Crude Fat, min % | 2.5 |
| Crude Fiber, max % | 10.0 |
| 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 |
2484 |
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.
LACTATOR 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.
#2484—LACTATOR Supplement, 50 lbs.
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