PASTURE & LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS | Product Spotlight
• Palatable formulation aimed at encouraging steady intake across the herd
• Can be incorporated into year-round mineral programs
• Intake can be managed through feeder placement, especially during the initial two to three weeks of use
• Recommended feeder space of about one linear foot per 100 head of cattle
• Best suited for pasture and range operations where forage is the primary nutrition source
“ I have been feeding free choice now for over a year and have seen significant difference in the overall health and condition of our cattle... The cattle take right to the mineral and the ingredients meet our needs for the area we are in,”— Rich, Nutrena Customer
Nutrena, Cargill, Incorporated | nutrenaworld. com
Sure Champ Cattle
A daily-use supplement designed to support feed intake and digestive efficiency in cattle, Sure Champ Cattle is often used as part of show and performance feeding programs where consistent appetite and nutrient utilization matter.
Features:
• Pelleted daily supplement formulated for beef and show cattle
• Includes AO-Biotics Amaferm, a prebiotic designed to support digestibility and nutrient use
• Intended to help maintain steady feed and water intake during normal and stress periods
• Provides added vitamins and trace minerals, including vitamins A, D and E
• Designed to be top-dressed or mixed into a ration, depending on feeding program
• Supports overall performance traits such as bloom, condition and feed efficiency
• Commonly used in show cattle and performance-focused feeding systems
• Recommended feeding rate of approximately one pound per head per day when top-dressed or included in ration
• Manufactured as a 50-pound bag format for feedroom or ration integration
BioZyme, Inc. | biozymeproducts. com
Weaning Products
Calf Starter
Umbarger Calf Starter is a textured, grain-based starter feed designed to help calves transition from milk to dry feed while maintaining intake during early weaning and receiving periods.
Features:
• High-energy calf starter formulated for dairy calves and growing young cattle
• Textured ration featuring flaked corn and oats to encourage early intake and palatability
• Designed to support the transition from milk or milk replacer to grain-based feeding programs
• Includes added protein, vitamins and minerals to support early growth and development
• Commonly used as a starter or receiving ration during stressful periods such as weaning or movement onto feed
• Formulated to promote consistent feed consumption during rumen development
• May include a coccidiostat( decoquinate) for control of coccidiosis in calves, depending on formulation
• Typically fed for at least 28 days before transitioning to a grower ration
• Intended to be fed alongside clean water to encourage starter intake and rumen function development
Umbarger Show Feeds | umbargershowfeeds. com
AlphaLine Start Calf Starter
AlphaLine Start Calf Starter is a textured early-life feed built to get calves consistently eating dry feed as they move off milk and into the weaning transition.
Features:
• Textured calf starter designed for pre- and post-weaning transition diets
• Formulated with 22 % crude protein to support early growth and development
• Includes Bovatec to aid in coccidiosis control and support improved rate of gain
• May include ClariFly to help reduce fly pressure in calf environments during feeding season
• Contains yeast culture and prebiotic components to support rumen development and gut health
• Balanced carbohydrate profile( starches, sugars and fiber)
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