IN BRIEF

10 January 1997

IN BRIEF

FISHMEAL-free, high quality, digestible, undegradable protein for pregnant and lactating ewes is available from Rumenco. Known as Supercharge Sheep, the feed has 42% crude protein, DUP as a % of crude protein of 57%, and an ME of 14 MJ/kg.

According to company product manager Neil Dale, the feed has a high energy content because it includes the protected fat, Megalac. Typical price is £490/t.