CopRice Lamb Finisher Pellets are a highly digestible steam pelleted ration formulated with the optimum balance of energy and protein sources for finishing lambs on limited pasture. They provide ample nutrients for rapid growth and maximum lean meat yield and contains approved buffers to minimise the risk of digestive upsets and contribute to improved growth rate and feed conversion efficiency, when fed according to recommended guidelines.

CopRice Lamb Finisher Pellets include added essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. Salt and ammonium chloride have also been added to minimise the risk of urinary calculi, which can be a problem with male lambs fed supplements for longer periods.

Feeding guidelines

• Feeding management is critical when supplementary feeding lambs. Attention to detail and access to a continuous supply of good quality feed and cool, clean water is essential for maximising feed intake, minimising digestive upsets and optimising production efficiency.
• CopRice Lamb Finisher Pellets have been designed for feeding lambs from as early as weaning, but a starting weight of at least 30 kg is preferred.
• New feedstuffs should always be introduced over a period of 14 to 21 days to allow the rumen to adapt.
• Initially it is best to supply pellets at 100 g/head on the ground, with a few older ewes in the mob to teach the lambs what to do. This practise reduces the incidence of shy feeders and helps during the introductory process to make sure all lambs are on feed.