PreCalve 15

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PreCalve 15 is a kelp based pasture conditioner containing Nitrogen, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, Selenium and Iodine.

PreCalve 15 was formulated to improve certain trace element levels in winter dairy pastures, particularly prior to calving and just after, as a carrier and palatability enhancer for Magnesium Sulphate. 

Typical Analysis:Trace Element Rich Pre Calve 15

Nitrogen:              15%

Magnesium           2%

Copper:                 5000ppm

Zinc:                       700ppm 

Cobalt:                   200ppm

Iodine:                    35ppm

Selenium:              10 ppm

When manufactured.Amounts are expressed as weight/volume.

Copper deficiency in winter pastures:

  • Rapidly growing stock are at most risk
  • Reduces conception rates
  • Affects bone growth.... cows after calving are at risk.Increases incidence of Ca&Mg metalolic problems

Magnesium:

  • Deficient cows suffer from Hypomagnesaemia and have increased risk of Staggers(Milk Fever)
  • Supplement Magnesium from about 21 days pre-calving to increase Mg levels
  • Supplement Calcium after calving, but limit Calcium intake  prior to calving

Application rates

Pre-Calving

Apply 10 litres per hectare PreCalve 15 with additional Magnesium Sulphate.

Post-Calving

Apply 5L(or 10L on paddocks where this is the first application this season) per hectare

Pre  Calve 15 with additional Magnesium Sulphate if required for 2-3 rotations

 Deer and Cattle

Deer on  rotation: 10 litres ha

Deer set stocked:5 litres ha

Application: Withhold stock for 2-3 days minimum after application before grazing pasture.Observe application instructions as per container label.

Warning: futher Magnesium daily supplementation may be required in deficient pastures. the dairy cow's metabolism need 5g Elemental Magnesium per day and can only store 2g within its system. Consult your Vet. We recommend the use of anionic Magnesium salts such as Sulphate.

Further warning: Not for use on pastures to be grazed by sheep, because of high copper levels. Withholding period for sheep and other livestock,three-four weeks minimum after continuous grazing by deer or cattle first.

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