BioZyme. VitaFerm vs. Brand X

BioZyme VitaFerm vs. Brand X

What Differentiates the Good from the Bad from the Ugly in Evaluating Free Choice Minerals

The Great Tag Showdown Mix 1 Mix 2 18% Protein 20% Protein 4% Fat 7% Fat 8% Fiber 5% Fiber.9-1.2% Calcium.7-1.1% Calcium.7-.9% Phosphorus.6-1.1% Phosphorus 35 ppm Copper 50 ppm Copper 150 ppm Zinc 225 ppm Zinc.6 ppm Selenium.3 ppm Selenium

The Great Tag Showdown Mix 1 Mix 2 200 lbs Corn 200 lbs Moldy Corn 100 lbs Oats 100 lbs Pine Shavings 200 lbs Barley 200 lbs Barley 50 lbs Soybean Meal 50 lbs Motor Oil 25 lbs Corn Oil 25 lbs Shoe Leather 100 lbs Alfalfa 10 lbs Alfalfa 35 lbs Mineral 20 lbs Mineral 1,400 cal/lb 1,000 cal/lb

Tag Basics Guaranteed analysis is important, but not as important as nutrient quality, source and identification. Don t base your decision on guarantee alone, regardless of price. Animal needs are met by consuming, digesting and utilizing amounts, not percentages.

What Makes a Quality Nutritional Perspective Mineral Good Adequate or above nutrient levels Quality ingredient sources Formulated to match (animals) production phase and/or address local environmental conditions such as antagonists and area nutrient deficiencies.

What Makes a Quality Mineral Good Dealer Perspective Supplier reputation and notoriety Supplier sales and marketing support Profit margins and inventory turnover

What Makes a Quality Producer Perspective Mineral Good Animal performance and a measurable return on investment Support and advice on nutrition, animal health Feeling appreciated (67% of customers leave because of supplier indifference; whether real or perceived).

Compromised Quality Bad to Ugly Formulated to meet minimum (NRC) requirements. Includes less available (digestible) nutrient sources (oxide trace minerals). Includes collective terms instead of individual ingredients. Most common example = Processed Grain By-Products. Add Iron Oxide as a coloring agent. Claims to be an all purpose mineral labeled for multi-specie use.

VitaFerm vs. Brand X Make sure you re comparing apples to apples, not apples to oranges. It is simple to compare cost per bag; harder to compare quality and value per bag. Calculate cost per hd/day and compare nutrient profile to producer s (animal s) needs to determine you have the right product for the job. Look for standout features and unique benefits - is there truly an added value; can value be substantiated; or is it just good marketing?

What is VitaFerm? 2 Products in 1 Bag More than just a mineral Vitamins, minerals and trace minerals in different levels to match production phases and forages Amaferm

BRAND to BRAND How Well Do We Stack Up?

Brand to Brand Item Concept Aid 5/S Cargill Onyx Purina Wind & Rain AV4 Vigortone 32s Moormans Range A High Phos Feed Rate 4 oz 4 oz 4 oz 4 oz 1.6 to 3.2 oz Calcium 10 14 15 15 11 Phosphorus 5 7 7 7 12 Magnesium 2.5 1 1 0.2 2.5 Potassium 3 1 0.1 0.4 0.2 Salt 15 14 23 20 14

Brand to Brand Item Concept Aid 5/S Cargill Onyx Purina Wind & Rain AV4 Vigortone 32s Moormans Range A High Phos Feed Rate 4 oz 4 oz 4 oz 4 oz 1.6 to 3.2 oz Calcium 10 14 15 15 11 Phosphorus 5 7 7 7 12 Magnesium 2.5 1 1 0.2 2.5 Potassium 3 1 0.1 0.4 0.2 Salt 15 14 23 20 14 Copper 2,500 2,800 1,100 1,250 1,100 *source organic/sulfate organic/sulfate organic sulfate sulfate Zinc 5,000 6,500 3,168 3,000 3,800 *source organic/sulfate organic/sulfate organic oxide oxide Manganese 3750 4,000 1,760 NG NG *source organic/sulfate organic/sulfate organic oxide oxide Selenium 27 26 27 26.4 39

Why Use Chelated Minerals Trace minerals are essential in metabolism Greater utilization Will not react with other nutrients Significant benefits in stress and breeding situations Environmental concerns Improve animal performance

Zinc Availability Oxides-------Sulfates---------Chelates (Organics) Oxides-----61% Sulfates----100% Chelates----206% Studies show high levels of Zinc oxide are not well tolerated as evident by feed intake depression after viral infection Source: The Bovine Proceeding No.26, pg. 27-34, Feed Management, Dec. 1996, Vol. 47, No. 12

Mineral Status and Time Supplementation Adequate Adequate Immunity Maximum Growth and Fertility Normal Growth and Fertility NRC Requirements Clinical Signs Time

Mineral Status and Time NRC Requirements Average Feed Adequate Immunity Average Animals Supplementation Average Conditions Average Production Maximum Growth and Fertility Normal Growth and Fertility Adequate NRC Requirements Clinical Signs Time

Brand to Brand Item Concept Aid 5/S Cargill Onyx Purina Wind & Rain AV4 Vigortone 32s Moormans Range A High Phos Feed Rate 4 oz 4 oz 4 oz 4 oz 1.6 to 3.2 oz Calcium 10 14 15 15 11 Phosphorus 5 7 7 7 12 Magnesium 2.5 1 1 0.2 2.5 Potassium 3 1 0.1 0.4 0.2 Salt 15 14 23 20 14 Copper 2,500 2,800 1,100 1,250 1,100 *source organic/sulfate organic/sulfate organic sulfate sulfate Zinc 5,000 6,500 3,168 3,000 3,800 *source organic/sulfate organic/sulfate organic oxide oxide Manganese 3750 4,000 1,760 NG NG *source organic/sulfate organic/sulfate organic oxide oxide Selenium 27 26 27 26.4 39 Vit A 400,000 300,000 150,000 300,000 200,000 Vit D 40,000 20,000 15,000 30,000 NG Vit E 800 200 150 100 300

Why High Vitamin E Limited body storage Inter & intra cellular antioxidant Important in structural and functional integrity of muscle Promote proper development and integrity of the cell wall in new forming eggs Promote repair and health of reproductive tract post-calving

Brand to Brand Item Concept Aid 5/S Cargill Onyx Purina Wind & Rain AV4 Vigortone 32s Moormans Range A High Phos Feed Rate 4 oz 4 oz 4 oz 4 oz 1.6 to 3.2 oz Calcium 10 14 15 15 11 Phosphorus 5 7 7 7 12 Magnesium 2.5 1 1 0.2 2.5 Potassium 3 1 0.1 0.4 0.2 Salt 15 14 23 20 14 Copper 2,500 2,800 1,100 1,250 1,100 *source organic/sulfate organic/sulfate organic sulfate sulfate Zinc 5,000 6,500 3,168 3,000 3,800 *source organic/sulfate organic/sulfate organic oxide oxide Manganese 3750 4,000 1,760 NG NG *source organic/sulfate organic/sulfate organic oxide oxide Selenium 27 26 27 26.4 39 Vit A 400,000 300,000 150,000 300,000 200,000 Vit D 40,000 20,000 15,000 30,000 NG Vit E 800 200 150 100 300 Microbial AMAFERM no no yeast no

Brand to Brand Item Concept Aid 5/S Cargill Onyx Purina Wind & Rain AV4 Vigortone 32s Moormans Range A High Phos Feed Rate 4 oz 4 oz 4 oz 4 oz 1.6 to 3.2 oz Calcium 10 14 15 15 11 Phosphorus 5 7 7 7 12 Magnesium 2.5 1 1 0.2 2.5 Potassium 3 1 0.1 0.4 0.2 Salt 15 14 23 20 14 Copper 2,500 2,800 1,100 1,250 1,100 *source organic/sulfate organic/sulfate organic sulfate sulfate Zinc 5,000 6,500 3,168 3,000 3,800 *source organic/sulfate organic/sulfate organic oxide oxide Manganese 3750 4,000 1,760 NG NG *source organic/sulfate organic/sulfate organic oxide oxide Selenium 27 26 27 26.4 39 Vit A 400,000 300,000 150,000 300,000 200,000 Vit D 40,000 20,000 15,000 30,000 NG Vit E 800 200 150 100 300 Microbial AMAFERM no no yeast no Iron Oxide no yes yes yes yes

Bait & Switch Item Well Known Brand X Same Brand X Medicated Feed Rate 4 oz 4 oz Calcium 14 13 Phosphorus 7 8 Magnesium 1 2 Potassium 1 1 Salt 14 14 Copper 2,800 2,500 *source organic/sulfate organic/sulfate Zinc 6,500 5,000 *source organic/sulfate organic/sulfate/oxide Manganese 4,000 4,000 *source organic/sulfate organic/sulfate/oxide Selenium 26 26 Vit A 300,000 100,000 Vit D 20,000 10,000 Vit E 200 100 Microbial no no Iron Oxide yes yes

What is VitaFerm? 2 Products in 1 Bag More than just a mineral Vitamins, minerals and trace minerals in different levels to match production phases and forages Amaferm

What is Amaferm? A research proven digestive enhancer that increases forage and grain digestion.

Effect on the Bacteria & Fungi Without Amaferm With Amaferm

AMAFERM IS THE ONLY PRODUCT ON THE MARKET KNOWN TO STIMULATE BOTH THE BACTERIA & FUNGI. LEADING TO MORE DIGESTION - MORE ENERGY - MORE PROTEIN = MORE PERFORMANCE

NDF Digestion Forage % Improvement Researcher Alfalfa 12 Berharka and Nagaraja Alfalfa 18 Nocek Haylage 11 Nocek Bromegrass 28 Varel and Kreikemeier Bromegrass 8 Berharka and Nagaraja Bromegrass 12 Varel et al. Corn silage 34 Nocek Corn silage 13 Nocek Fescue 8 Berharka and Nagaraja Prairie Hay 30 Westvig et al. Straw 66 Fondevilla et al. Switchgrass 12 Varel and Kreikemeier TMR 13 Gomez et al.

NDF Digestion Forage % Improvement Researcher Alfalfa 12 Berharka and Nagaraja Alfalfa 18 Nocek Haylage 11 Nocek Bromegrass 28 Varel and Kreikemeier Overall Bromegrass 8 Berharka and Nagaraja Bromegrass 12 Varel et al. Average 20% Corn silage 34 Nocek Corn silage 13 Nocek Fescue 8 Berharka and Nagaraja Prairie Hay 30 Westvig et al. Straw 66 Fondevilla et al. Switchgrass 12 Varel and Kreikemeier TMR 13 Gomez et al.

Hay with VitaFerm Annual Feed Estimate Cow 1200 lb Cow Consumes 30.2 lbs/day* (30.2 X 365 = 11,000) 11,000 lbs per year 5.5 tons of hay *Beef NRC 2000

Hay with VitaFerm 1200 lb Cow Annual Feed Estimate Cow and Calf Consumes 30.2 lbs/day* (30.2 X 365 = 11,000) 11,000 lbs per year 5.5 tons of hay Calf Consumes 11.2 lbs/day 2,300 lbs by 205 days of age 1.15 tons of hay *Beef NRC 2000

Hay with VitaFerm 1200 lb Cow Consumes 30.2 lbs/day* (30.2 X 365 = 11,000) 11,000 lbs per year 5.5 tons hay Calf 6.65 tons hay consumed/pair (as fed) Consumes 11.2 lbs/day 2,300 lbs by 205 days of age 1.15 tons hay *Beef NRC 2000

Hay with VitaFerm 6.65 Tons Consumed Research showed 20% average digestion improvement with Amaferm. Let s be conservative and use half or 10%.

Use Less Hay Make More Money with VitaFerm Value of 10% Improvement 6.65 tons feed consumed (13,300 lbs) 1,330 lbs saved annually (10% X 13,300) $155/ton hay means 1,330 lbs x $155/ton = $103.08 per pair savings! Even if only feed hay half the year = $51.54 per pair savings!

Use Less Hay Make More Money with VitaFerm Value of 10% Improvement 6.65 tons feed consumed (13,300 lbs) 1,330 lbs. saved annually (10% X 13,300) That s almost 1 less big round bale fed per cow per year!

Amaferm Effect on VFA Production Control Amaferm SED Total VFA (mmol/l) 69.5 76.9 7.54 Acetate (mmol/mol) 441 410 27.9 Propionate (mmol.mol) 257 196 15.4 Isobutyrate (mmol/mol) 9 10 0.7 Butyrate (mmol.mol) 168 210 15.6 Isovalerate (mmol/mol) 30 46 2.8 Valerate (mmol/mol) 85 129 14.1 Acetate/Propionate (mmol.mol) 1.72 2.1 0.21 Source: Frumholz, 1989, J. Agric. Sci. 113:169

VFA Volatile Fatty Acids Primary energy source from forage diet Produced by rumen microbes 10% increase means more energy made available from same feed resource 25 lbs. hay @ 50% TDN = 12.5 lbs. + 10% = feeding equivalent of 13.75 lbs.

Microbial Protein Invaluable to cow nutrition. A functional rumen produces a large amount of this bacterial protein. Provides 50% to 60% of protein required by the animal. Cheapest source of protein with a perfect amino acid profile.

Amaferm Increases Protein Availability Across all studies a 15% increase 800 725 Microbial protein synthesis g/d 700 600 500 400 300 189.3 329.9 379.6 451.7 509.9 215 grams more available in August is equivalent to 1 pound of 48% SBM 200 100 0 June July August Control Amaferm Source: Caton, 1993, Journal of Animal Science 71:779-787

The Amaferm advantage Increased VFA production provides additional energy = to feeding over 1 pound of corn @ approximately 12 cents. Increased microbial protein provides additional protein = to feeding up to 1lb. SBM @ approximately 22 cents 1.5 lbs. DDGs @ 22 cents or substituting 6 lbs. of less expensive 10% grass hay for 6 lbs. 18% alfalfa, saving 21 cents.

Nutrient Partitioning Nutrients Maintenance Fetal Development Growth Lactation Reproduction Wt. Gain BCS Fattening

Nutrient Partitioning with Amaferm Amaferm advantage Nutrients Maintenance Fetal Development Growth Lactation Reproduction Wt. Gain BCS Fattening