Purina Block Program
Choose a vitamin and mineral Sup-R-Block for healthy animals!
Sup-R-Block (3182/3192)
A highly palatable block designed for brood cows, heifers and far off dry cows. Contains a variety of protein and energy sources to balance the nutrient variability seen in pasture and stored forages. 24 CP (16% ECP)
Average Daily Intake: 0.5 to 1.0 kg.
Why does the Purina Sup-R-Block for Cattle work?
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Reduces the impact of variations found in the quality and availability of feed/pastures.
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Maintains and increases milk production for calves.
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Quicker return to heat due to improved flesh condition.
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Improves conception rate during first breeding thanks to better flesh condition.
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Better uniformity and increased calf weight during weaning.
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Reduces risk of difficulties during calving by optimizing the flesh condition of cattle.
Sup-R-Growth Block (1989/1990)
The only block in Canada containing Bovatec for increased growth rates. Designed for replacement heifers. Heifers on trial were 2.4 cm taller and 28.4 kg heavier. 22% CP (14.5% ECP)
Average Daily Intake: 0.75 to 1.0 kg
Mineral Sup-R-Block (1977)
A mineral block highly fortified with essential minerals and vitamins for replacements, milk and meat goats and cattle on pasture or confinement. 9% Ca 5% P
Average Daily Intake: 100 to 150 grams
Sup-R-Block for Sheep and Goats (3141)
The block is to be free fed to sheep and goats in the pasture or stable and contains no added copper (9% Ca 5% P). Average Daily Intake: 30 to 50 grams.
The advantages offered by the Vitamin and mineral Sup-R-Blocks
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Easy to use
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Access to vitamins and minerals at all times
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Makes maintaining feeding troughs easier
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Avoids waste of vitamins and minerals
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Weather-proof
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Meets nutritional needs
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Stimulates the growth of heifers, steer and sheep
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Stimulates milk production
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Improves reproduction and health
Remember! Important management points for the optimal efficiency of Sup-R-Blocks:
The most critical points in the performance cycle are:
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The last 60 days before calving
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The first 60 days after calving
Daily Consumption should average 0.5 to 1 kg / head
Block Feeding Tips:
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Place the blocks near a water source
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Place the blocks near hay feeders
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Place the blocks in a well-drained soil
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Make sure there are sufficient numbers of blocks to match the number of animals.
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1 block of 25 kg / 5 cattle or 25 sheep / goats
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1 block of 225 kg / 25 cattle
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If consumption is different than expected, check forage quality as it will impact intake.