The efficient production of beef cattle is an intrinsic process that unfolds in three distinct phases, each playing a crucial role in the development and quality of the meat. From the initial breeding phase, through the growing phase, to the finishing phase, nutrition plays a central role in determining the overall success of production.
In this context, the quality of feed stands out as a determining factor for healthy growth, adequate weight gain, and feed efficiency throughout the cattle’s life cycle. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the specifics of each of these phases, highlighting the importance of balanced and nutritious feeding, with special attention to the Supra feed line from Alisul, recognized for its exceptional quality in meeting the specific needs of each stage of beef cattle production.
The importance of quality feed in cattle production
The foundation of beef cattle production is pasture, with supplementation through feed providing the proper diet to achieve the desired goal of maximum performance with the best cost-benefit ratio.
Nutritional quality directly influences the health, growth rate, and efficiency of the herd. Supra feeds from Alisul stand out not only for meeting these demands but also for exceeding them, offering advanced nutrition that boosts performance and profitability in beef cattle production.
By investing in quality feed, producers can ensure the well-being of their cattle while optimizing the production of high-quality meat, meeting market demands sustainably and profitably.
The three phases of beef cattle rearing
The rearing of beef cattle encompasses three distinct stages: breeding, growing, and finishing. Each phase plays a fundamental role in the animal’s development, directly influencing its weight gain, health, and production efficiency. Let’s explore each of them:
Breeding phase: the foundation of the cattle life cycle
The breeding phase marks the beginning of the beef cattle’s life cycle, spanning from birth to approximately seven months of age. During this period, the nutrition of the pregnant cow and the diet of the newborn calves are crucial.
The feed should be rich in essential nutrients to promote healthy growth, strengthen the immune system, and ensure the calves’ survival. The quality of the feed plays a vital role, influencing the development of the skeleton, organs, and tissues.
Growing phase: sustainable growth
In the growing phase, calves become young animals and begin to develop the necessary musculature for the finishing period. This stage typically occurs between seven and 18 months of age.
The diet at this stage should be rich in proteins, fibers, and minerals, contributing to healthy muscle growth and improving feed efficiency. Alisul’s Supra line stands out in this scenario, offering a balanced formulation that meets the specific nutritional requirements of this crucial phase.
Finishing phase: The path to efficient beef production
The finishing phase is the final stage before slaughter, and with advancements in genetics and improvements in management and nutrition, we can now achieve finished animals ready for slaughter much earlier, delivering quality meat and significantly improving the utilization rate, aiming for higher financial returns for the producer.
The feed should be formulated to optimize feed conversion, ensuring the cattle reach the desired weight efficiently. The quality of the meat, fat content, and animal conformation are significantly influenced by the diet during the finishing phase. Alisul’s Supra line continues to play a vital role, providing a nutritional mix that optimizes feed conversion and contributes to producing lean and flavorful meat.
Feed and supplements for beef cattle
In all these phases, the proper choice of feed is essential to ensure balanced nutrition and meet the specific needs of each development stage. Alisul’s Supra feed line stands out as a reliable option, offering advanced nutritional formulations that contribute to success in all stages of beef cattle rearing.
Feeds and supplements for beef cattle in the breeding phase
The products in Alisul’s Supra line for the breeding phase are developed with a careful balance of essential nutrients, such as high-quality proteins, fundamental minerals, and necessary vitamins for the healthy growth of calves and adequate support for cows during the gestational period.
Maxxi Junior Laminada
For calves, after birth, we offer Maxxi Junior Laminada, a ready-to-use feed with high nutritional value for calves in creep-feeding from the fourth day of age. It contains 20% crude protein. Pelleted, with pre-cooked and laminated corn, whole milk powder, and fortified with yeast and the growth promoter lasalocid sodium. It is highly palatable due to the presence of molasses, facilitating initial consumption, which is crucial for achieving the desired outcome. The pre-cooked and laminated corn ensures good starch digestibility, accelerating early rumen development.
Maxxi Precoce
Maxxi Precoce feed is highly palatable due to the presence of molasses, aimed at achieving early weaning, starting from 60 days of age, and used in a creep feeding system from the first days of life. It is composed of high nutritional levels that also meet the needs of purebred animals and those being prepared for exhibitions.
In addition to promoting robust calf development, these products aim to strengthen the immune system from the initial phase, contributing to a more resilient and productive herd. The quality of Alisul’s Supra product line represents a secure investment for producers seeking to ensure high-standard nutrition in the breeding phase, promoting the health and productive potential of cattle from the early stages of their lives.
Feed and supplements for growing beef cattle
In the crucial growing phase, Alisul offers a comprehensive line of feeds and supplements that meet the specific nutritional demands of growing cattle. Alisul’s Supra line for the growing phase is meticulously formulated to provide a balanced diet, rich in high-quality proteins, essential fibers, and fundamental minerals.
Suprasal 60
Suprasal 60 is an easy-to-apply mineral supplement specifically designed for beef cattle. With a concentration of 60 grams of phosphorus per kilogram, this product offers balanced levels of other essential macro and microminerals. Ideal for beef cattle in the breeding and growing phases, Suprasal 60 stands out as a ready-to-use supplement, providing a convenient and effective solution to meet the nutritional needs of these animals at different stages of development.
Suprasal BrC 65 e 80
Developed to meet the nutritional demands of beef cattle during the growing phase, Suprasal BrC 65 and Suprasal BrC 80 stand out as ready-to-use mineral supplements. With carefully balanced phosphorus levels, these products are specially formulated to meet the specific nutritional requirements of growing beef cattle on pasture. By providing a source of essential nutrients, these supplements help promote healthy development and well-being during this crucial phase.
Suprasal BrC Proteinado 25
Designed as an immediate-application protein-energy mineral supplement, Suprasal BrC Proteinado 25 stands out as an essential choice for beef cattle in the growing and finishing phases, especially during the dry season when kept on pasture.
Its composition includes sources of true protein, energy, and a performance-enhancing additive, ensuring substantial gains, particularly beneficial for animals that are lagging in development.
These products are designed to optimize muscle development, strengthen the skeletal system, and prepare the animals for the subsequent finishing phase. The superior quality of the ingredients and the precise formulation of Alisul’s products contribute to feed efficiency during the growing phase, positively impacting the future performance of the cattle.
By choosing Supra line for the growing phase, producers are investing in advanced nutrition that aims to ensure the healthy and vigorous growth of the animals, preparing them for a successful finishing phase and sustainable production of quality meat.
Feed and supplements for finishing beef cattle
In the final finishing stage, Alisul offers an exclusive line of feeds and supplements designed to maximize efficient weight gain and promote meat quality in beef cattle. To meet this need, Supra provides various products catering to these market requirements.
Maxxi Pasto 18 & Maxxi Dieta Total
The complete Maxxi Pasto 18 feed, available in meal and pellet forms, is an option that ensures practicality and good performance. Another option is the Maxxi Dieta Total, as the name suggests, a complete diet consisting of proteins, energy, minerals, fibers, vitamins, and additives, requiring no other ingredients except water, for confinement systems. This product requires an adaptation period of at least 15 days, and after this period, it is recommended to use between 2 to 2.5% of live weight.
Maxxi Junior Grão Inteiro
In the whole grain diet version, Supra offers two versions of concentrates: Maxxi Junior Grão Inteiro and Maxxi Peso Alto Grão. The former is intended for young animals up to 12 months or 360 kg, and the latter for adult animals over 12 months or 360 kg. This product is for mixing with whole corn grain or oats, according to technical guidelines.
Vanguard
For high genetic merit animals, Supra offers the Vanguard line. Vanguard Champion is a super-premium, meal-based, dense product composed of a mix of selected quality ingredients, providing high palatability and digestibility. This well-buffered product includes an extra energy supply, rich in probiotics, growth promoters, and feed efficiency enhancers. It is rich in organic minerals and vitamins A, D, and E, aiming to provide rapid development and good carcass finishing without localized fat deposits.
Vanguard Touro is a feed recommended for preparing rustic bulls on pasture for morphological exhibitions and/or confined in insemination centers, extending from 14 months of age until the ideal time for commercialization. During this phase, the emphasis is on maximizing weight gain and producing quality meat.
With an emphasis on providing high-quality proteins, balanced energy, and essential minerals, Alisul aims not only to maximize growth but also to enhance the desired attributes in the final meat product. Supra products stand out for their carefully crafted formulation, providing a balanced diet rich in essential nutrients.
Transform beef cattle production with premium nutrition
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