The last 4-6 weeks of pregnancy is a critical time for ewes, as 70% of foetal growth occurs during this period. Ensuring ewes receive adequate nutrition during this time is vital for the health of both the ewe and her lambs.
Key Considerations for Successful Lambing:
- Body Condition Scoring (BCS):
- Aim for a condition score of 3 for single-bearing ewes and 3.5 for twin-bearing ewes to optimise health and productivity.
- Energy and Nutrition:
- Provide supplementary energy through hay and/or grain to meet the ewes’ increased energy demands during late pregnancy, especially if they’ve been grazing dry or stubble pastures.
- Essential vitamins and minerals are crucial to maintain the ewe’s health status and support the growth and survival of the lambs.
- Mineral Deficiencies and Lamb Health:
- Good quality colostrum is crucial for lambs to build immunity and achieve optimal growth in the early stages of life.
- Deficiencies in vital minerals can negatively impact colostrum quality and the lamb’s development.
Why Use Supplamins Mid Mag?
Supplamins Mid Mag is the ideal supplement for ewes in the lead-up to lambing and throughout lactation. It contains a balanced blend of essential vitamins and minerals to support general muscular functionality and assist with the ease of lambing. The inclusion of extra magnesium also provides essential nutrients that can often be lacking in pastures and forages.
Key Nutrients Provided by Supplamins Mid Mag:
- Calcium: Supports bone and teeth development. Supplementation ensures ewes have adequate reserves for lambing and lactation, preventing issues like hypocalcaemia (milk fever).
- Magnesium: Crucial for smooth muscle contraction during lambing and helps reduce stress. Magnesium must be fed daily as it cannot be stored in the body.
- Phosphorus: Vital for energy metabolism and milk production.
- Vitamins A & E: Enhance immunity and enrich colostrum quality.
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): Supports energy supply to the brain, reducing the risk of pregnancy toxaemia.
- Selenium: Boosts immune response and helps with brown fat mobilisation, which lambs use for warmth during the first days of life.
- Zinc: Essential for hoof health and maintaining the health of udders and teats during lactation.
Supplamins Mid Mag Mineral Breakdown
| Calcium | 10 % |
| Magnesium | 14.5 % |
| Phosphorus | 5 % |
| Vitamin A | 600,000 IU/kg |
| Vitamin D3 | 120,000 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E | 1,250 IU/kg |
| Vitamin B1 | 250 mg/kg |
| Selenium | 30 mg/kg |
| Zinc | 5 g/kg |
Advantages of Supplamins Mid Mag:
Antibiotic Free
Mid Mag contains no antibiotics or Ionophores (such as Bovatec).
Weather resistant
Designed to withstand all weather conditions, ensuring the supplement stays intact and effective.
Bioplex minerals
Contains organic, chelated-like minerals for optimal absorption and utilisation, to support muscle and reproductive health
How to Use Supplamins Mid Mag:
- Feeding Instructions: Supplamins MidMag should be offered to animals on an ad-lib basis in containers with drainage holes. Allow one feed point for every 50 head of sheep. Intakes may vary due to individual animal requirements, seasonal conditions and pasture type, quality and availability.
- Recommended Dose: For an average ewe, provide 25 grams per head per day.
- Cost: Approximately 7 cents per ewe per day.
- Timing: Provide to ewes 6 weeks before lambing and continue throughout the lactation period.
Purchase Information:
- Available in 25kg bags at your local rural merchandise store.
- Contact Alltech Lienert (08) 8524 8150 or email customerserviceaustralia@alltech.com for further details.
