Natural solution: self-service mineral supplement for ruminants
In a context of optimizing animal health and zootechnical performance, ruminant nutrition is a strategic lever. Unlike monogastric animals, ruminants live in heterogeneous herds, making their nutritional requirements particularly variable.
TIMAC AGRO, expert in Animal Nutrition, offers an effective response to this complexity with self-service mineral supplementation via blocks or buckets.
Adapting mineral intake to the real needs of each animal
A ruminant’s nutritional requirements are influenced by many factors: age, physiological stage (growth, lactation, gestation), genetics and rearing conditions. A dairy cow, for example, can lose up to 32 g of salt per day to produce 25 liters of milk. These losses must be precisely compensated for to avoid any imbalance.
With self-service supplementation, each animal can adjust its intake according to its own needs. This distribution method is based on the principle of behavioral self-regulation, enabling free, controlled, and natural ingestion.
The limits of standardized rations
Collective rations are often established based on statistical averages: estimated consumption, forage analyses, feeding behavior, etc. However, these estimates mask individual disparities. Short-term, invisible deficiencies can affect the health, reproduction, and longevity of animals.
TIMAC AGRO recommends a more refined approach, which respects the spontaneous ingestion mechanisms of ruminants. By integrating mineral solutions in blocks or buckets, farmers can reinforce the physiological resilience of their herds.
A practical, technical and sustainable solution
Self-service mineral supplementation offers many practical and economic advantages:
- Animal autonomy: animals are free to choose their mineral intake, limiting risk of over, or under, consumption.
- Optimized palatability: blocks and buckets, formulated for natural attractiveness, ensure regular intake.
- Improved ruminal function: stimulating salivation promotes better rumination and optimal digestion.
- Ease of use: these supplements are available continuously, with no daily logistical constraints.
- Reduce wastage: the right consumption limits wastage and enables more efficient management of resources.
Field-proven results
Feedback from farms shows a significant improvement in mineral balance, better digestive comfort, and enhanced overall performance. This field-proven solutions meets farmers’ expectation in terms of profitability, technicality and animal welfare.
With this approach, TIMAC AGRO is fully committed to “Farming Inspired by Nature”, combining technical efficiency with respect for the living world. This solutions illustrates TIMAC AGRO’s commitment to sustainable farming practices, in the service of breeders and farm performance.
