FesCool®
FesCool® is a new, low-moisture block formulated—and research proven—to help improve performance in cattle grazing endophyte-infected tall fescue. Cattle fed FesCool® were able to improve blood circulation, a primary method of thermo-regulation, and increase feed intakes compared to the control groups.
Product families
Applications
- Ruminants
Product Families
- Feed Supplements
Other characteristics
- Brand
- FesCool
- Features
Aid In Blood Circulation, Improves Feed Intake, Improves Growth Performance, Prevents Fescue Toxicity, Reduces Feed Cost
- Animal Species
- Cattle
- Note
this includes not more than 18% equivalent crude protein as non-protein nitrogen.
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Technology
- Animal Feed & Nutrition
- Fescue Toxicity
Tall fescue is a resilient forage source found in nearly 40 million acres of grazed pastures in the U.S. With nearly 17 million beef cows on tall fescue grasses annually, this common forage source also comes with a common issue: fescue toxicity.. Cattle consuming endophyte-infected tall fescue are negatively impacted by heat stress caused through constriction of the blood vessels. Numerous symptoms are displayed by cattle in efforts to cool themselves, none of which include cattle performing their best.
- Feeding Directions
Provide free-choice as a supplement to cattle at a rate of one block for each 15 to 25 head. Place blocks in pen or pasture near areas frequented by cattle, such as watering locations, shade or loafing areas. Cattle normally consume approximately 3/4 pound per head daily. Consumption may vary depending on climate, grazing conditions, condition of livestock and/or availablity of other feeds. In situations where climate and/or other factors result in consumption of less than 3/4 pound per head daily, intake of supplement can be increased slightly by providing additional blocks in each pen or pasture. Provide access to fresh water and free-choice salt at all times. CAUTION: Use as directed. Observe livestock and monitor intake daily.
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Features
- Aid In Blood Circulation
- Improves Feed Intake
- Improves Growth Performance
- Prevents Fescue Toxicity
- Reduces Feed Cost
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
- Supplement
Technical data
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18 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Protein¹ | min. 36 | % |
| Crude Fat | min. 5 | % |
| Crude Fiber | max. 2 | % |
| ADF | max. 1.5 | % |
| Calcium | min. 1.3 | % |
| Calcium | max. 1.8 | % |
| Phosphorus | min. 1 | % |
| Magnesium | min. 1 | % |
| Potassium | min. 3 | % |
| Cobalt | min. 3 | ppm |
| Copper | min. 300 | ppm |
| Iodine | min. 15 | ppm |
