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Bio-Form Mineral

Granular/Supplement

Bio-Form Mineral can be used in high production or other rumen function/stress situations to supplement B vitamin intake.

Specially Formulated For:

Life Stages

Transition & Lactating
Advantages
Analysis & Ingredients
Feeding Instructions
Resources

Bio-Form Mineral Advantages

  • Inclusion of B Vitamins to supplement high production or other rumen function/stress situations.

  • Inclusion of XP Yeast to improve digestibility of feed by nurturing the rumen bacteria that aid in fermentation and increase feed palatability.

  • Inclusion of Organic Zinc, Manganese, Copper and Cobalt for increased absorption.

  • Optimum level of Vitamin E and Selenium.

  • Reduction of excessive phosphorus feeding

  • Researched and supported by Poulin Grain’s staff of experienced technicians.

Guaranteed Analysis

Phosphorus- Available(Min)3.90%
Calcium(Min)20.07%
Calcium(Max)24.08%
Magnesium(Min)5.80%
Selenium(Min)20.00 PPM
Vitamin A(Min)224,150 IU/LB

Ingredients

Calcium Carbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Yeast Culture, Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Nicotinamide, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin-5-Phospate, Mineral Oil, Biotin, Organic Soybean Oil, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Pyrldoxine Hydrochloride, Processed Grain By­ Products, Artificial Flavor, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Hydroxychloride, Manganese Hydroxychloride, Basic Copper Chloride, Dextrose, Lactose, Cobalt Carbonate, Natural Flavoring, Artificial Flavoring, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Calcium Iodate.

Feeding Amounts & Instructions

Feeding rate when fed as sole supplemental mineral source is 10 to 20 oz per head per day - or - 100 lb/ton of dairy grain.

Bio-Form Mineral may also be fed as an additional supplement at a rate of 2 to 4 oz per head per day to high producing cows when a fortified basal diet is fed.

Typically rumen bacteria synthesize sufficient quantities of B vitamins. However, high milk production increases the rate of feed passage and bacterial flow through the animal. This reduces the opportunity for rumen bacteria to produce enough B vitamins. Poulin Bio-Form Mineral can be used in high production or other rumen function/stress situations to supplement B vitamin intake.

WARNING: DO NOT FEED TO SHEEP. DO NOT EXCEED 0.30 PPM OF SELENIUM IN THE TOTAL RATION.

For a detailed feeding program, contact your Poulin Grain sales representative.

Dairy Feeding Guidelines

For Calves and Heifers:

  • Feed large breed calves 4 quarts of high quality colostrum within 2 hours of birth and again 12 hours later. Adjust amounts for small breed calves. If colostrum quality or quantity is low, consider using a colostrum supplement or replacer.

  • Offer free choice water from day 2.

  • Offer free choice calf starter from day 3, starting with a small amount, and increasing as they begin to eat. Calves weaned at 8 weeks of age or less should be consuming 3-4 pounds of starter grain per head per day. Never let calves go without available starter.

  • Wean calves off milk over a 10-16 day period.

  • At 12 weeks, gradually switch to heifer grower pellet, offering increasing amounts of hay.

Milk Replacer Feeding:

  • See product tag for feeding guidelines for optimal biologic growth.

  • Weigh MR powder every feeding for accuracy and consistency.

  • Mix MR powder in 110-120° F. water. Feed to calves soon thereafter, at 105° F.

  • Mix MR powder thoroughly with half of the desired final liquid volume. Add water to reach final volume and temperature; mix or whisk solution thoroughly. Feed immediately.

  • For large mixing batches, agitate while dispensing to individual feeding containers to prevent settling.

Acidified Milk Replacer Feeding:

  • Check milk replacer solution pH prior to feeding to ensure 4.0-4.5 pH.

  • Keep at 70-90°F after mixing and feed free choice via nipple feeder.

  • Mix fresh every 24-28 hours.

  • Keep equipment, nipples and hoses clean daily.

Forage Testing & Customized Feed Plans

Your animal is unique – let us tailor a feeding recommendation to their needs.

Forage is the foundation for any high performing nutrition program, but do you know what nutrients your forage is providing or lacking?

Our unique forage testing program allows a high level of precision when it comes to your animal’s diet. That means more complete nutrition, less guessing, healthier animals and happier owners.

Poulin Grain offers complimentary forage analysis, and personalized feeding recommendations for your animals. Contact us today for a free one-on-one consult with our feed experts.

Group 9 Contact for Forage Testing or Nutrition Consult

Prefer to call us? You can reach us at 800-334-6731.
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