Sweetlix® 20% All-Purpose Compressed Mineral/Vitamin Block

Free-choice Supplement Block for Beef Cattle, Horses, Sheep & Goats

Net Weight: 90.7 kg    Product #: 28471

Masterfeeds Sweetlix 20% All-Purpose Compressed Mineral/Vitamin Block is a multi-purpose, free-choice, highly palatable vitamin and mineral supplement block for beef cattle, horses, sheep and goats. This block is superior to trace mineral salt blocks and can be placed directly in pasture.

Guaranteed Analysis:

  • Crude Protein (minimum) 20.0%
  • Crude Fat (minimum) 4.0%
  • Crude Fibre (maximum) 6.0%
  • Calcium (actual) 4.7%
  • Phosphorus (actual) 1.0%
  • Magnesium (actual) 2.5%
  • Salt (actual) 2.0%
  • Sodium (actual) 1.1%
  • Manganese (actual) 400 mg/kg
  • Copper (actual) 0 mg/kg
  • Zinc (minimum) 400 mg/kg
  • Fluorine (maximum) 50 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 or horses or one block per 20 to 40 head of sheep or goats (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 and horses should consume 450 to 900 grams per head daily based on a 454 kg animal. Sheep and goats should consume 90 to 200 grams per head daily.
  • 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

Multi-purpose mineral and vitamin block for cattle and horses. Superior to trace mineral salt blocks.

Palatable.
Source of high quality minerals and vitamins.

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