Akey Sheep Nutrition

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Ewe Nutrition
The recent industry emphasis on genetic selection of larger framed, growthier ewes that can produce multiple lambs has resulted in ewes that also have the ability to produce more milk. This improved genetic potential makes it necessary to provide today’s highly productive ewe with higher levels of minerals, energy and protein in order for her to reach her potential.

The protein in the ewe’s diet should contain a portion of rapidly digested protein to be used by the rumen microbes in the digestion of forage fiber and a portion of bypass protein to supply the ewe’s tissue with essential amino acids. Ensuring proper energy intake is also critical to maintaining productivity. Adequate energy to help the ewe lamb reach puberty and conceive is often lacking in high forage diets. Energy is also closely correlated to milk production. A nutritional program that provides a balance of quality protein sources and adequate energy sources is necessary to maintain the productivity level of the breeding flock.

• Akey Sheep Premix – a highly fortified vitamin and trace mineral premix for sheep.  Contains no added copper.

• Akey 36% Sheep Supplement – Pelleted protein supplement designed to provide high levels of nutrition in one complete package.  Fed as a supplemental source of protein, minerals, and vitamins.

• Akey Free Choice Sheep Mineral – free choice mineral designed for consumption at approximately 1 oz per day by sheep on pasture or hay based diets.