OptiMilk

Optimilk Essentials has been formulated based on sound nutrition principles and moderate production expectations. Custom additives cannot be added to this diet in order to maintain milling efficiencies. This ensures that it remains the lowest priced diet at all times.

The typical analysis of this diet on a Dry Matter basis is as follows:

• 12.2MJ ME/Kg 
• 14% Crude Protein

A full suite of macro minerals have been included, with a particular focus on calcium and magnesium, which are often the most limiting. A complete vitamin and trace mineral premix has been added to maintain cow health and immunity, along with sodium bicarbonate as a rumen buffer, and Rumensin® to improve feed conversion efficiency.

Optimilk HE 12 is an energy dense ration that provides high levels of readily available starch, allowing milk production to be optimised especially when protein is being supplied by high quality pasture

Product Analysis

Nutrient / KG DM	Min	Nutrient / KG DM	Min
ME- Ruminant	12.7 MJ	Calcium	13.6g
Crude Protein	12.0%	Magnesium	4.5g
This product also contains optimum levels of major trace minerals and vitamins, essential to maintaining health and milk production.

Withholding Period(s)

Meat: Cattle – Nil, Milk: Cattle – Nil

Product Use Guidelines

Feeding rate is dependent on current circumstances; please consult your local Rivalea Territory Manager for more information.

RAM Statement

This product does not contain restricted animal material.

Optimilk HE 15 is an energy dense ration that provides high levels of readily available starch and a moderate level of protein to support milk production when cows still have access to some decent quality pasture

Product Analysis

Nutrient / KG DM	Min	Nutrient / KG DM	Min
ME- Ruminant	12.7 MJ	Calcium	10.2g
Crude Protein	15.0%	Magnesium	4.6g
This product also contains optimum levels of major trace minerals and vitamins, essential to maintaining health and milk production.

Withholding Period(s)

Meat: Cattle – Nil, Milk: Cattle – Nil

Product Use Guidelines

Feeding rate is dependent on current circumstances; please consult your local Rivalea Territory Manager for more information.

RAM Statement

This product does not contain restricted animal material.

Optimilk Peak Plus has been formulated to support peak milk production. This diet contains high quality protein and energy sources, designed to maximise milk production for cows in early lactation. It can also be used to supplement mid-lactation cows when pasture quality or availability is limited.

Product Analysis

Nutrient / KG DM	Min	Nutrient / KG DM	Min
ME- Ruminant	12.7 MJ	Calcium	11.4g
Crude Protein	18.0%	Magnesium	4.5g
This product also contains optimum levels of major trace minerals and vitamins, essential to maintaining health and milk production.

Withholding Period(s)

Meat: Cattle – Nil, Milk: Cattle – Nil

Product Use Guidelines

Feeding rate is dependent on current circumstances; please consult your local Rivalea Territory Manager for more information.

RAM Statement

This product does not contain restricted animal material.

Optimilk Lacta Max is an ideal ration to support cows in mid lactation, however it is versatile enough to use at any time of lactation depending on pasture availability. It contains a variety of cereal grains and protein sources, providing an orderly fermentation pattern which optimises rumen function and feed conversion efficiency.

Product Analysis

Nutrient / KG DM	Min	Nutrient / KG DM	Min
ME- Ruminant	12.5 MJ	Calcium	11.4g
Crude Protein	16.0%	Magnesium	4.5g
This product also contains optimum levels of major trace minerals and vitamins, essential to maintaining health and milk production.

Withholding Period(s)

Meat: Cattle – Nil, Milk: Cattle – Nil

Product Use Guidelines

Feeding rate is dependent on current circumstances; please consult your local Rivalea Territory Manager for more information.

RAM Statement

This product does not contain restricted animal material.

Optimilk Dairy Lac Pac is an ideal diet to support mid-late lactation cows. It provides sufficient energy and protein to maintain a moderate level of milk production, but is also designed to allow partitioning of energy to body condition before dry off.

Product Analysis

Nutrient / KG DM	Min	Nutrient / KG DM	Min
ME- Ruminant	12.5 MJ	Calcium	11.4g
Crude Protein	14.4%	Magnesium	4.5g
This product also contains optimum levels of major trace minerals and vitamins, essential to maintaining health and milk production.

Withholding Period(s)

Meat: Cattle – Nil, Milk: Cattle – Nil

Product Use Guidelines

Feeding rate is dependent on current circumstances; please consult your local Rivalea Territory Manager for more information.

RAM Statement

This product does not contain restricted animal material.

Optimilk HE Dairy 18 is an energy dense ration that provides high levels of readily available starch, along with a high level of quality protein. This diet is formulated specifically for early lactation cows to optimise peak milk yield.

Product Analysis

Nutrient / KG DM	Min	Nutrient / KG DM	Min
ME- Ruminant	12.5 MJ	Calcium	13.6g
Crude Protein	18%	Magnesium	4.7g
This product also contains optimum levels of major trace minerals and vitamins, essential to maintaining health and milk production.

Withholding Period(s)

Meat: Cattle – Nil, Milk: Cattle – Nil

Product Use Guidelines

Protein sources in the ration include protein meals which have been heat treated to provide escape protein, giving the diet a bypass protein component. Dairy cows require levels of bypass protein to provide the correct balance of amino acids necessary for high milk production. The high energy level of this diet will help balance the high level of protein, and maximise its usage for milk production.

RAM Statement

This product does not contain restricted animal material.

Optimilk Pre-Calving pellets are specifically formulated to prepare cows for a successful calving and smooth transition to lactation. They contain anionic salts to encourage calcium availability at calving, therefore reducing the incidence of milk fever and associated metabolic disorders. They also provide the energy density and protein quality that is required just prior to calving, along with an ionophore to promote feed conversion efficiency and flavour enhancers to improve palatability.

Product Options

Bulk, 800kg Bulka Bag or 20kg Bags

Product Analysis

Nutrient / KG DM	Level
ME- Ruminant	11.7MJ/Kg
Crude Protein	19%
Monensin Sodium* (In bagged feed, bulk as requested)	90mg
DCAD	-1,270meq
This product contains high levels of major trace vitamins and minerals which are essential to maintaining health in late pregnancy and setting the cow up for a successful lactation.
Withholding Period(s)	Meat: Cattle – Nil Milk: Cattle – Nil
Product Use Guidelines	Feed 3kg/cow/day for a period of 21 days prior to calving with unrestricted access to a low potassium hay source. Restrict pasture intake as much as possible during this time.
RAM Statement	This product does not contain restricted animal material.
Warning	This product contains Rumensin® (monensin sodium). Do not allow dogs, horses or other equines access to this product. This product may be fatal if fed to dogs, horses or other equines.