Plant-based Feed Grade Oil
Nutrinza’s plant-based oil is the ideal product to include in feed blends to reduce dust, while also contributing additional energy to the diet. Our plant-based oil consists mainly of canola oil, with a small proportion of other plant-based oils (no palm oil) added.
Feeding recommendations
Dust suppression in blends is achieved at an inclusion rate of only 1%. Slightly higher inclusion rates can be considered for blends containing higher levels of minerals or fine ingredients.
Nutrinza’s blending process ensures the oil is evenly distributed throughout the feed, maintaining a dry, free-flowing product that performs reliably in silos and feeding systems. Compared to molasses-based blends, lower sugar and higher dry matter can also support improved shelf life in certain conditions.
Due to the lower sugar and higher dry matter %, the shelf life of blends containing oil is longer than blends containing molasses.
DM | 100% |
ME (MJ/kg DM) | 37 |
Crude fat | 100% |
NDF | 0% |
Nutritional benefits
Oil suppresses dust at very low inclusion rates. Just 1% inclusion is required to suppress dust in most instances. Less dust:
Improves animal health by reducing dust inhalation.
Reduces wastage with less feed blown out of in-shed feed troughs.
Reduces the possibility of feed separation, especially finer minerals, during transport and silo storage.
Reduces eye irritation for staff in the dairy shed.
Another key benefit is better flow of feed through the auger and silo, reducing time-consuming unblocking and cleaning of in-shed feed systems and silos.
Overall, you can expect less wear on feed system motors and augers due to the lubricating effect of oil.
Oil is one of the highest energy feed sources available. It has a ME of 37MJ/kg DM. Added at 1% of the feed lifts ME by an average of 0.25 MJ/kg DM.
Want to find out more?
Contact your local TSR or the Nutrinza sales team.
Feed storage on farm
As with any grain or meal feed, products need to be kept dry, as moisture combined with heat can cause fungi to grow. Common on-farm storage methods are: in a shed or unused fertiliser bin; in a covered pit; on a concrete pad; or in a cutting, covered with a plastic sheet and tyres. Most feed should be used reasonably expediently (within 40 - 50 days). The longer you plan to store feed products, the better your storage facilities need to be.
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Disclaimer
All animal feed products should be fed as part of a healthy balanced diet matched to the specific requirements of the herd. Nutrinza makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the suitability of any of the products supplied to the specific requirements of your animals. Please note that recommended feeding rates are given as a guideline only and will vary based on the total diet and actual feed intake of your animals. It is recommended that you consult your vet, nutritionist or farm consultant before making any dietary changes. Nutritional information is based on accredited feed nutrition sources and sample test results. Specifications on an individual feed test will show some variation.