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Showmaster® feeds

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Cargill Animal Nutrition – Nourishing Animals; Enriching Lives

Keys to SuccessGood Genetics• Choosing the right animalGood Nutrition• 5 important factorsHard Work Ethic• You!



NutrientsProtein • (Amino Acids, Lysine, Methionine)

FatCarbohydrates•Fiber (hay or pasture)•Starch (grains)

Vitamins & MineralWater



LysineIf deficient, lack of Amino Acids reduces performance

Adding just 0.2% of lysine can have the same effect on growth performance as adding 3% crude protein!



FatStored Energy•Fat contains almost 2 ½ more energy

than either protein or carbohydrates

Can be added to feeds to provide extra energy for growth



CarbohydratesMain source of energy for animalsTwo main types of carbohydrates

• Starch– Any grain

• Fiber– Any hay or pasture



Vitamins & MineralsVery important for the immune system and metabolism of any species

Improves feed efficiency and is easily placed in pen



WaterThe most important nutrient!If not clean, animals may go off feed•Look•Smell•Taste•Temperature



Feeding For SuccessDevelop a routine

Things to Avoid• Inconsistency!

– Offering different amounts of feed – Feeding at different times of the day



Develop a Feeding Program1. Animals current weight and target weight for upcoming

show.

2. Calculate number of days to show.

3. Determine the expected average daily gain (ADG) for your project.

4. Multiply the ADG by the number of days to the show date and add to your animals current weight.

5. Adjust diet according to results.



Types of FeedPELLETSPROS

• Less sorting; can’t pick out certain types of feeds stuffs & leave others

• Less insect problems• Longer storage life or freshness

CONS• Long adaptation period especially if project was

previously fed sweet feed



Types of FeedTEXTURED (sweet feed)PROS

• Palatability (molasses)• Fast adaptation & acceptance. Easy to switch feeds

CONS• Insects, flies, fire ants are attracted• Shortened storage life/freshness; more mold or

drying out potential• Separation in bag or feeders; potential for

sorting/picking by the animal

Important - Always blend to change from one feed form or formulation. Especially when switching from sweet feed to pellets. ( 5 – 7 days )



SteersAverage Daily Gain

• 2 ½ - 4 lbs. per day – (6.5-7 lbs feed:1 lb of gain)

• 3 lbs. target Average Daily Gain

Target Finish Weight• 1250-1400 lbs.

Remember. . . • When you go to a show you will have 5 – 7% of

bodyweight shrink

Calves will consume 2 – 3% of their bodyweight



• Always feed in groups of at least two

• Start with free choice hay and a quality feed such as 6 lbs of Showmaster® Calf Grower

• Make all feed changes gradually over 5 – 7 days

• Increase Showmaster ® Calf Grower 3 lb per day at each interval

Cattle Feeding Techniques



Showmaster® ProductsShowmaster® Grower – moderate energy, high fiber complete ration to get cattle started and create an efficient environment in the Rumen

• Feed from 400 lbs to 700 unless calves are ahead of their schedule - bigger than they need to be

• Feed to Heifers and evaluate if Finisher should be fed or not

Showmaster® Finisher – higher energy, high fiber complete ration to increase ADG, and finish steers and market heifers

Showmaster ® Concentrate – a nutrient dense pellet that can be fed with grains to provide a Showmaster experience



• Everything done at the fair, should be done at home first

• Get health papers from your local veterinarian

• Registered animals need a readable tattoo in their ear

• Heifers should be bred at 13 months of age

• Steers should ideally finish at 1,200 lbs

Tips for Taking Your Calf to the Fair



Grooming• Comb all hair forward

• Rinse cattle at night to improve hair coat

• Watch experienced showman for tips on fitting and clipping




Nutrition•Do not change feed at the fair

•Bring good grass hay from home

•Feed and water your animal out of the feed pan and pail at home that you will use at the fair at least twice

•Bring your animal hungry and thirsty to the fair

•Limit water intake by half the first day




HogsAverage Daily Gain

• 1.5-2.5 lbs. per day – (3-4 lbs feed:1 lb gain)

Target Average Daily Gain• 2 lbs. per day

Target Finish Weight• 260-280 lbs.

Remember. . . • When you go to a show you will have 5 – 7% of

bodyweight shrink

Hogs will consume 3-4% of their bodyweight



Feed Intake Table

Pig Weight (lbs)50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225

Avg. Daily Gain (lbs/day)

1.79 1.8 1.81 1.82 1.83 1.85 1.87 1.88

Avg. Daily Feed Intake (lbs/day)

3 3.61 4.3 4.72 5.08 5.46 5.88 6.38

Showmaster® Average Daily Gain and Feed Intake Table



Grower• Positioned for all market showpig projects either barrows or gilts.

• Protein and amino balance to support muscle shape and development.

• Medication- 200 LINCO for broad spectrum respiratory health.

• Formulation designed for optimizing

• lean growth with a “softer look” for today.

• 18% protein, 5% fat, 3.5 fiber%

• Can be fed the entire project



FinisherCreated as the ideal Show pig finisher product from 175-280 lbs.

Contains Tylan for no withdrawal time

Tighter formulation to maintain daily consistency of intake of show pigs.

Can be fed with Paylean and energy levels have been adjusted to target the finishing phase.

Soften look for today’s show ring, while still maintaining shape.

16%protein, 5%fat, 5%fiber

Works best with hogs that need to be softer



LambsAverage Daily Gain

• .5-1.0 lbs per day (4 lbs feed: 1 lb gain)

Target Average Daily Gain• .75-1 lb per day

Target Finish Weight• 130-145 lbs

Remember. . . • When you go to a show you will have

5 – 7% of bodyweight shrinkLambs will consume 3-4% of their bodyweight

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GoatsAverage Daily Gain

• .4-.7 lbs per day (3 lbs feed: 1 lb gain)Target Average Daily Gain

• .5 lbs per dayTarget Finish Weight

• 90-110 lbsRemember. . .

• When you go to a show you will have 5 – 7% of bodyweight shrinkGoats will consume 3-4% of their bodyweight

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Common Health Issues

ParasitesOver-eatingUrinary CalculiCoccidiosisRingworm



ParasitesINTERNALWorms• Check fecal samples• Wet & warm conditions mean higher instances of worm problems.• Signs of a problem include:

• Loss of weight• Scours• Acute could result in death

• Select a safe de-wormer and consult a vet

EXTERNALLice• Signs of a problem include loss of weight, dull hair coat,

severe itching.• Treatment – topical and sprays with retreatment in 14-21

days to break the cycle.



Over-EatingCattle, Sheep, Goats only

VaccinateBooster at recommended intervals Change feed slowlyAdjust feed amount slowlyNo good treatment

• once animal has this disease, 100% death loss usually is result of not vaccinating or booster.

Tends to occur in fastest growing or better performing animalsSudden death-no warning or symptomsOften occurs

• Weather change• High grain levels in ration• When ration changed abruptly or amount fed increased

abruptly



Urinary CalculiBlockage of urinary tract in young growing animals

Occurs when pH of urinary tract becomes alkaline• too much phosphorous in diet, wrong calcium to phosphors ratio in diet

and/or water intake is low and doesn’t help flush tract.

Sometimes genetic factor • just like kidney stones in people



CoccidiosisSub Clinical Case• Rough, dull hair coat, unthrifty acting, and poor rate of gain

Clinical Case• Scours, eventual could lead to death

• Feed additives (coccidostat) to prevent occurrence.

• These additives are preventative only: not treatment for active cases.

• Must utilize drench or water additives labeled for treatment

• Do not dilute feed with other non-medicated feed/grain because this dilutes medication level below what is needed for prevention.



RingwormTransmissible infectious skin disease caused by a spore forming fungi

Direct contact with infected animals is the most common method of spreading the infection

Can be treated with a topical ointment, cream or spray



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