Feed utilisation
Some studies have reported improved feed efficiency when humic substances were included in animal diets. Responses vary with the product, feeding rate and diet.
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Animal Health
StockMate humate for calves, dairy cows, sheep and horses.
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Find the right fit for your animals.
StockMate is Southern Humates’ humate product for calves, dairy cows, sheep and horses.
For calves, dairy cows and sheep, StockMate is offered ad lib (free choice). For horses, the daily feeding rate is 20 g per 100 kg body weight.
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We can talk through the feeding method, pack options and directions that apply to your situation.
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Humates in Animal Nutrition
Growth and development
Research in some young and growing animals has reported improved growth performance with humic supplementation.
Digestive processes
Humic substances have been investigated for their interaction with digestive microorganisms and nutrient digestion, although findings in cattle are mixed.
Research findings relate to a range of humic products and animal species. Further research is needed to establish responses to Southern Humates Stockmate under New Zealand farming conditions.
StockMate
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Feeding directions by animal group.
01 · StockMateCalves
Offer StockMate ad lib (free choice) alongside the calves’ normal milk and meal programme. Ask our team about introducing it to your feeding routine.
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02 · StockMateDairy cows
Offer StockMate ad lib (free choice) alongside the herd’s normal feed, or blend it with other feed at a rate of 10% of the mix. Talk with our team about a practical feeding arrangement for your system.
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03 · StockMateSheep
Offer StockMate ad lib (free choice) alongside the sheep’s normal feed. Contact us to discuss the best way to make it available to the group.
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04 · StockMateHorses
Feed StockMate at 20 g per 100 kg body weight daily. For example, a 500 kg horse receives 100 g per day. Include it as part of the horse’s normal ration.
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