Sweetlix® 25% Compressed Mineral/Vitamin Block

Free-choice Supplement Block for Beef Cattle

Net Weight: 90.7 kg    Product #: 28476

Masterfeeds Sweetlix 25% Compressed Mineral/Vitamin Block is a convenient weather-resistant block that eliminates the need for expensive mineral feeders. This pressed block is formulated to address seasonal and forage variables as well as differing animal needs. The Sweetlix supplement system has a solution for all your livestock nutrition challenges.

Guaranteed Analysis:

  • Crude Protein (minimum) 25.0%*
  • Crude Fat (minimum) 4.0%
  • Crude Fibre (maximum) 6.0%
  • Calcium (actual) 5.9%
  • Phosphorus (actual) 1.0%
  • Magnesium (actual) 3.0%
  • Salt (actual) 2.0%
  • Sodium (actual) 1.0%
  • Manganese (actual) 400 mg/kg
  • Copper (actual) 100 mg/kg
  • Zinc (minimum) 300 mg/kg
  • Fluorine (maximum) 60 mg/kg
  • Vitamin A (minimum) 55,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin D3 (minimum) 5,500 IU/kg
  • Vitamin E (minimum) 55 IU/kg

*Contains no more then 8% protein from non-protein nitrogen.

This feed contains added Selenium at 3.3 mg/kg.

Introduction Period

Following a seven to 10 day acclimation period, average consumption should be 450 to 900 grams for mature cattle with unrestricted forage supplies. Position the blocks approximately 16 to 25 meters from loafing and/or watering areas. Some repositioning of blocks may be necessary as animals become accustomed to the blocks. Move block closer to increase consumption, further away to decrease consumption. If overconsumption occurs for more than two weeks and repositioning of the blocks does not correct the situation, remove the blocks and evaluate overall feeding program.

DO NOT PROVIDE STARVED ANIMALS FREE ACCESS TO THIS SUPPLEMENT.

Feeding Recommendations

  • Feed one block per 20 to 30 head of cattle (timid and smaller animals need their share).
  • Place blocks where animals congregate. Locate throughout pasture at loafing, grazing, feeding and watering areas. Maintain at least three meters between blocks.
  • Feed blocks continuously along with plentiful sources of forage and clean, fresh water. Animals should not run out of blocks. Provide a new block when ⅔ consumed.
  • Cattle should consume 450 to 900 grams per head daily based on a 454 kg animal.
  • Consumption of this block may vary depending on animal body condition, quality and quantity of forages fed, seasonal weather conditions, and most importantly, location of block with respect to loafing, grazing, feeding and watering areas.
  • If additional mineral and vitamin fortification is desired, provide an appropriate mineral supplement in addition to this supplement.

Features & Benefits

Complete mineral and vitamin supplement block.
No additional sources of salt or minerals needed.

Palatable.
Source of high quality minerals and vitamins.

Weather-resistant block.
Can be placed directly in pastures with cattle, no costly covered feeders or bunks required.