Transcript Showfeed Product Overview - Conroe

Chavez High School
December 9, 2010
Nicole Gueck
ACCO/Showmaster Feeds
Selection
• Winning animals are a combination of:
– Good selection
– Good nutritional management
– Proper grooming
– Outstanding showmanship
• Things to be aware of when selecting an animal:
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Age
Bloodline
Structural correctness
Muscle
Volume and capacity
Style and balance
Growth potential
Nutritional Mgmt
--Feeding is the most important
factor in successful animal care.
An animal will only perform at its
potential if it is fed well. Being
'well fed' does not imply being
'over fed'. An animal that is fed
well is given just enough (but not
more) of the correct foods so that
it can realize its production
potential.
Nutrition, cont.
• Five categories of nutrients:
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Protein
Energy (fat and carbs)
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Water makes up 70% of lean tissue in the body and directly
effects the amount of feed an animal will eat. Water should
be checked daily and cleaned regularly
“If you wouldn’t drink it, clean it!”
Protein
• Growth, muscle formation, hair/hoof health
• Best to have multiple protein sources
• Plant Origin Sources
- Soybean meal, cottonseed meal, corn gluten meal
- Animal Origin Sources
- Fish meal, milk protein (Sheen, calf manna)
- Young growing animals need higher protein % in diet
for growth and development
Energy
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Growth, weight gain
Body condition, heat increment
Finish (fat)
Sources:
• Grains (corn, barley, oats)
• Fats (corn/soy oil, animal fat)
• For weight gain prior to show, need to increase
ENERGY, not PROTEIN! May also need to feed more
total pounds per day.
Vitamins
• Important Vitamins for Show Animals:
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin E
• Thiamine
• Biotin
Showmaster feeds are BALANCED and contain ALL vitamins and
minerals known to be needed for each species. You should not
need to supplement.
Minerals
• Important Trace Minerals for Show Animals:
• Zinc (beef, goats, lambs and pigs)
• Manganese (beef, goats, and pigs)
• Copper (beef, goats, and pigs)
• Cobalt (beef and goats)
• Iron (swine)
• Minerals offer the following benefits:
• Improved hair/skin/hoof quality, improved immune function,
resistance to disease, increased weight gain, feed conversion,
skeletal soundness, bone development, joint function
Feeding Methods
Free Choice
• Young animals (creep feed)
• Early in Feeding Period
• Hay and Water
Hand Feed (at least 2x/day)
• Closer to Show
• Once animals are on full feed
• Older animals
• To restrict feed intake
Best Practices
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Weigh animals regularly
Know your starting weight and desired finishing weight
Know how many days are left until the show
Make any feed changes gradually over 5-7 days by
blending
Determine the amount you are actually feeding by
weighing the feed container full of feed and then
subtracting the weight of the container.
Hand feed at least twice per day
Have high quality hay or free choice grazing available at
all times when turned out
Maintain clean, fresh water
Types of Feed
Textured (Sweet Feed) - contains a coarse blend of
cleaned grains and molasses. Many textured products will
also contain a pellet that carries the protein, vitamins, and
minerals.
Pros
 Palatability (molasses)
 Fast adaptation & acceptance
 Easy to switch to this type of feed
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
Types of Feed
Pelleted feed - compressed product form providing
consistent nutrition in every piece which eliminates
sorting by the animal.
Pros
 Eliminates sorting
 Less insect problems
 Longer storage life or freshness
Cons
 Longer adaptation period
 More potential for burn-out or off-feed problems in long feeding period
Feed Calculation
How Much Do I Need to Feed?
Total Weight Gain Needed: Subtract your animal’s starting
weight from the desired show weight. _____ lbs.
Estimated Daily Gain (EDG): Divide the total weight gain
needed by the number of days until the show date. _____ lbs
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Target Daily Feed Intake (TDFI):
Check the Feeding Schedule on the back of the bag or on the
website by using the weight of your animal and the Estimated
Daily Gain. ____ lbs.
Divide this amount into two feedings/day.
Quiz Time!
Starting Weight = 1175 lbs
Desired Show Weight = 1350 lbs
Days til Show = 70 days
Amount to Feed Per Day?
Calf Grower
• Begin feeding at weaning or when calf is
selected.
• Most often fed to steers as a growing ration;
can also be successfully fed to heifers.
• Appropriate energy and protein levels to
ensure proper growth and condition.
– 12% protein, 3% fat, 16.5% fiber
– Higher fiber in young calves lessens digestive upsets
• Feed this to calves to grow frame and
muscle without putting on excessive
finish.
Heifer Developer
• Begin feeding at weaning or when calf is
selected.
• Most often fed to heifers as a growing ration;
can also be successfully fed to steers as an
intermediate ration between Grower and
Finisher.
• Higher corn level than Calf Grower
• Includes a “shot” of Showmaster Sheen
– 13% Protein; 3% Fat; 16.5% Fiber
Calf Finisher
• High energy ration to promote increased
finish or condition.
-12% protein, 5% fat, 8.5% fiber
• Should be introduced to heifers or steers at
least 120 days before the show.
Goat/Lamb
Sales Edge
• Pelleted “creep feed” for kids/lambs
• Feed to kids/lambs until they reach 60
pounds.
• Best results for growth and development
will be attained if this feed is fed for a
minimum of 21 days.
• Copper levels safe for lambs.
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18% protein, 3.5% fat, 18% fiber
Goat Developer
• Complete finishing ration from 60 lbs
through finish
• Pelleted ration to eliminate “selection”
– Protein 16%, Fat 3%, Fiber 18%
SM Txt Lamb
15% or 18%
• Complete finishing ration from 60 lbs
through finish.
• Textured ration
• May want to use lower protein for heavily
muscled goats, during hot summer
months, or for softer finish
• Protein 18% or 15%, Fat 3%, Fiber 14%
SM Pig Feeding
Program
Pre-Starter
Starter
Sales Edge
Grower
Finisher
Protein Min
25.0%
23.0%
20.0%
18.0%
16.0%
Fat Min
7.0%
6.0%
6.0%
5.5%
7.0%
Fiber Max
2.5%
3.5%
3.5%
3.5%
3.5%
Pre-starter
Starter
Sales Edge
Grower
Finisher
SM Turkey/Broiler
Feeding Program
• Poultry Starter
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Feed for first 21 days
Crumbles
Medicated
30% protein, 3.5% fat, 3.5% fiber
• Broiler/Turkey Grower/Finisher
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Feed from 21 days through show
Extruded
Not Medicated
22% protein, 12% fat (spray on), 5% fiber
SM Full and Fresh
• Calves, pigs, lambs, goats.
• Supplies a high level of fiber to add body,
bulk and dimension for show preparation.
• Now available in 50 lb bag.
• 12% Protein, 4% fat, 20% fiber
SM Power PHAT
• Calf, pig, goat, lamb
• Supplies high-fat nutrition to support
hair/skin and wool health and support
weight gain.
• Formulated for high palatability
• Formulated with Omega 3 and Omega 6
fatty acids to enhance skin quality and
hair coat shine.
• High fat pellet (25%)
• Non-medicated: Mix thoroughly with
feed, do not top dress
SM Sheen
• All Species
• High Protein Supplement
• Helps achieve ideal show weight, supports skins
and hair health .
• Helps in reaching optimal muscle shape and
development.
• Created to enhance animal intake in times of
limited weight gain.
• Non-medicated: Mix thoroughly with feed, do
not top dress
SM Bling
• Pigs only.
• Designed to create smooth cover
while maximizing shape and
bloom.
• High protein, high fat,
supplement
• 30% protein, 35% fat
Available at www.showmasterestore.com
Cash for
Champions
• Award program for winners after county, district,
regional and national shows
• Cash awards, coats, chairs and other prizes
• Visit www.showmasterfeeds.com to learn more
QUIZ TIME~!
Monogastric
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Modified Monogastric
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Ruminant
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Lamb
Goat
Rabbit
Cow
Pig
Horse