Two New Specially Formulated Molassed Liquid Feeds from Tate & Lyle

02/10/06 Dairy farmers can look forward to including two new specially formulated molassed liquid feeds, designed to meet the needs of high yielding cows, in their rations this winter.

According to Simon Markham, Head of Molasses GB at Tate & Lyle, molassed liquid feeds can play a huge role in ensuring lactating cows perform to their potential. Mr Markham said, “The use of molassed liquids can help encourage high dry matter intakes and maximise nutrient supply to the cow.  At the same time they can improve the presentation of diets by ensuring a thorough mix and enhancing palatability. The new feeds, Nutrimol and Promaize Sweet, have been designed to meet the needs of high yielding cows across a range of systems and offer exceptional value.”

Nutrimol is a 60%DM, 12.2 ME and 17% crude protein feed, formulated to combine outstanding palatability with balanced sources of sugars and dietary protein.  It contains a unique fruit-based flavour to improve the overall palatability of diets and is an ideal energy source in TMR systems.  Nutrimol is easy to handle and remains free-flowing, even at low winter temperatures. Nutrimol is also ideally suited for sheep and beef rations.

The sugar content in Promaize Sweet, a product first available in 2005, has been increased to provide a nutrient profile designed to complement mixed forage diets and enhance rumen synchrony.  The new formulation gives a feed which is 65% DM, 12.4ME and 43% crude protein with 30% of sugars as invert. The crude protein content is designed to match the starchy energy sources found in maize and wholecrop silages and the enhanced sugar levels balance the highly degradable proteins in grass silage.

“Many farmers will face some significant challenges formulating effective rations this winter due to most silages being drier than usual with variable feed values.  Nutrimol and Promaize Sweet will provide a cost-effective solution in many situations,” Mr Markham concludes.