STOCKMASTER® Sweet Phos Minerals are formulated to supplement the diets of range or pasture cattle and cattle consuming stored forages.
Trace Mineral Supplementation
Appropriate trace minerals are provided in biologically available forms and in a ratio appropriate for cattle consuming forages.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is included at the rate of 100 IU per head per day at a 4.0 ounce feeding rate to support normal immune function.
Choice of Additives
Proper use of additives can improve animal performance; refer to product tag for specific claim. STOCKMASTER Sweet Phos Minerals are available with feed additives at FDA-approved levels.
Phosphorus
STOCKMASTER Sweet Phos 12 Mineral contains 12% phosphorus to supplement phosphorus intake during lactation and when low phosphorus forages are being fed.
STOCKMASTER Sweet Phos 8 Mineral contains 8% phosphorus and Sweet Phos 6 Mineral contains 6% phosphorus to supplement phosphorus intake when phosphorus requirements are not high and/or when good quality forages with average or high phosphorus content are being fed.
Nutrient Analysis |
% |
| Calcium (Ca), min % | 14.1 |
| Calcium (Ca), max % | 16.9 |
| Phosphorus (P), min % | 8.0 |
| Salt (NaCl), min % | 14.6 |
| Salt (NaCl), max % | 17.5 |
| Magnesium (Mg), min % | 0.7 |
| Potassium (K), min % | 0.1 |
| Copper (Cu), min (ppm) | 1,000 |
| Selenium (Se), min (ppm) | 20 |
| Zinc (Zn), min (ppm) | 4,000 |
| Vitamin A, min (IU/lb.) | 200,000 |
| Vitamin D3, min (IU/lb.) | 20,000 |
| Vitamin E, min (IU/lb.) | 400 |
STOCKMASTER Sweet Phos Minerals are formulated to be fed to beef cattle on range or pasture at approximately 4.0 ounces per head per day. If STOCKMASTER Sweet Phos Minerals are offered free-choice, introduce it gradually over a 14 day period. Offer 3.0 to 4.0 ounces per head per day during this period to avoid over consumption.
Early lactation cows may desire more salt than that provided by STOCKMASTER Sweet Phos Minerals. Offer free-choice loose salt along with the mineral to cows in early lactation.
STOCKMASTER Sweet Phos Mineral intakes will vary. Estimate mineral consumption rates on a monthly basis. If intakes are greater than 4.0 ounces per head per day, offer more salt either free-choice or mixed with the mineral. If intakes are less than 4.0 ounces per head per day, decrease the amount of salt offered.
Provide fresh, clean water at all times.
Note: Individual mineral, trace mineral and vitamin requirements of cattle depend on stage of production (gestation or lactation), size and age of animal. Likewise, the mineral, trace mineral and vitamin content of forages depends on geographical location and stage of forage growth. Please consult your sales representative if you have questions about mineral supplementation.
This product, which contains added copper, should not be fed to sheep or related species that have a low tolerance level to copper.
