Rhyno Mills

Church Street, Castleisland, Co. Kerry V92 TV07

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Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 1pm, 2pm - 5:30pm
Sat: 8.30am -12.30pm

(066) 7141205

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on farm minerals

Feeding on farm minerals

Minerals and vitamins account for a very small proportion of daily dry matter intake of ruminant diets and can sometimes be overlooked. Although minerals and vitamins are needed as a very small percentage of dietary nutrients, they are very important for proper animal function, such as bone development, immune function, muscle contractions, and nervous system function. Growth and reproductive performance can be compromised if a mineral is lacking in the diet.

Mineral Buckets

Hi Mag Buckets

  • Hi-Mag mineral buckets are a complementary mineral feeding stuff recommended for feeding to suckler cows and lactating cows during high risk times for grass tetany (hypomagnesemic tetany). Hi-Mag mineral bucket contain high levels of trace elements which will help to improve the trace element status of the herd
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Precalver Buckets

  • Designed for feeding to pre-calving dairy and suckler cows. Helps maintain healthy immune system Requires no mixing Contains essential vitamins and trace elements to avoid calving difficulties
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Fertility Postcalver Buckets

  • Fertility Postcalver buckets are a highly palatable molasses mineral lick formulated to bridge the mineral and vitamin gap of lactating dairy and suckler cows in addition to supporting fertility and conception rates.
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Beef Buckets

  • Complementary mineral feed lick for growing and finishing cattle. Designed for feeding to cattle from birth weight to slaughter weight. Specifically formulated for calves and beef cattle to ensure thrive in animals whose nutrition is often overlooked.
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Yeasts and Buffers

Provimi Fibre+

  • A palatable blend of mineral salts, to optimise rumen pH for more efficient fermentation and stable rumen. Contains Diamond VTM - a fermentation product proven to boost energy availability from fibre
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Yeasacc Farm Pack

  • Yea-Sacc® is a yeast culture based on Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain 1026, a strain specifically selected for its influence on animal performance. With a low inclusion rate and a large body of research clarifying its performance responses, it is ideal for beef, dairy, calf and equine feeds. Yea-Sacc provides the nutritional platform needed to sustain higher milk production, maintain condition in high producers, and enhance digestibility. More than 35 years of research allows Alltech to provide the most consistent product possible.
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Provimi Equaliser 365

  • A combination of several different buffering agents to ensure maximum and consistent buffering capacity The best buffering capacity - gram for gram An appetising buffer, thanks to the added flavour, Equaliser improves intake when wet, unpalatable silages are an issue Equaliser outperforms the buffering capacity of its competitors (more than 2.5 times the strength of sodium bicarbonate)
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Precalver minerals

Provimi Elite Dry Cow

  • An elite precalver mineral – Ideal for high production dairy cows. High levels of vitamin D3 and magnesium to help minimise milk fever risk. High levels of protected trace minerals to boost immunity. Excellent levels of all vitamins (A, D3 and E). Three forms selenium to aid vitamin absorption. Includes the Proviox an advanced natural antioxidant. B vitamin inclusion to prime the liver for a strong start to lactation. Inorganic and organic forms of copper, zinc and selenium – for fertility and immunity Contains Seaweed - provides natural forms of all trace elements including iodine. Includes biotin and high levels of zinc for hoof health.
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Reviva

  • Directly before and during calving, cows do not eat and drink, but they do loose water and electrolytes, and their blood calcium level goes down. This may turn the animal listless, resulting in a reduction of dry matter intake. Reviva is a highly palatable post calving drink for cows, containing large amounts of calcium and energy. It quickly rehydrates and replenishes mineral loss in the cow.1 kg of Reviva is mixed with 20 litres of lukewarm water and offered to the cow immediately after calving and before free access to drinking water is given.
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Hi Spec Dry Cow Supreme

  • Generous levels of vitamin D3 and magnesium to help with calcium metabolism and reduce milk fever risk. High levels of vitamins – particularly vitamin E combined with protected selenium from Seltek to help bolster the immune system for a healthy start to lactation. Various trace element forms ensure that cows are well provided for. Inorganic and organic forms of copper, zinc and selenium – for fertility and immunity. Hoof protection with biotin and protected zinc.
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General Purpose minerals

Himalayan Rock salt

  • Helps increase haemoglobin to improve mineral absorption in the body; It helps increase fertility in cows and improve their milk production capability; It provides horses and sheep with ample minerals to help alleviate deficiencies; Less than 0.2% insoluble matter.
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General purpose Beef Mineral

  • General purpose mineral feeds can be used with grass silage and home mixes containing cereal, cereal by products and brassicas. Designed for supplementing the diet of cattle and cows either indoors on silage or grass diets. This is the ideal balancer for three and four way mixers.
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General purpose Dairy Mineral

  • A general purpose mineral containing major elements and trace elements for milking dairy cows and beef cattle. Extra magnesium will be necessary in periods of grass tetany pressure.
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Oceanblu Seaweed

  • A natural source of vital vitamins & minerals which contains beneficial sugars to support the healthy growth and development of animals.100% Irish Seaweed Meal
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Tetany

Sweet Cal Mag

  • Complementary mineral feeding stuff During times of extreme tetany risk, additional oral magnesium supplements may be required. To be fed as an aid in the prevention of grass tetany for cattle and sheep
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