Molasses Meal

MASS: 40 kg

COMPOSITION:

Molatek Molasses Meal is made up of 75% high-quality molasses (high brix) absorbed on 25% sugar cane pith. It is high in energy, making it suitable for a wide variety of rations.

ADVANTAGES:

• Given the synergistic effect of sugar with other starches in increasing animal production it is a good replacement for 10–20% of grain in rations.
• It can provide some of the fibre needed in rations when roughage is in short supply.
• A rich source of minerals, trace elements and especially B vitamins in a highly absorbable form.
• Easily mixed, ensuring high-quality molasses in a manageable form.
• Reduces the dustiness of the diet, therefore increasing feed intake.
• Serves as a good binding agent when making pellets.
• Increases feed intake due to palatability and improved feed texture resulting in increased production.
• Has no negative impact on rumen pH as in the case of starch.
• Increases fatty acid production in the rumen resulting in more energy available for production.
• Increases microbial protein production resulting in more protein being available for milk, meat and wool production.
• An excellent energy source on pastures and veld because it has a lower pasture replacement effect than grain.
• Prevents dry gallsickness.

APPLICATION:

Horses:

• Two kilogram per horse per day, together with good quality pasture or roughage, supplies an excellent energy ration.
• On poor quality pasture or roughage, provide half a kilogram of sunflower or soya bean oil cake in addition to the 2 kg of MOLATEK MOLASSES MEAL per day to help supplement protein deficiencies.

Cattle, Sheep and Goat Feedlots:

• Using up to 24% MOLATEK MOLASSES MEAL in cattle rations and up to 15% in sheep and goat rations to make it more palatable, contributes to the energy and binds dust.
• Rations mixed with MOLATEK MOLASSES MEAL assist in the adaptation of animals.

Dairy farms:

• Up to 15% MOLATEK MOLASSES MEAL can be mixed into dairy cattle and calf rations.
• Makes rations mixed on-farm more palatable, ensuring higher intakes.
• MOLATEK MOLASSES MEAL-based rations can largely satisfy the energy requirements of young animals.

Game:

• Include 6–12% MOLATEK MOLASSES MEAL in complete and semi-complete game diets to increase palatability and therefore intake.

Production and Maintenance Licks:

• MOLATEK MOLASSES MEAL can replace grain completely in all on-farm lick mixes.

On-Farm Feed Pelleting:

• MOLATEK MOLASSES MEAL can be included at 4–10% in the pelleting process as a binding agent