Beef

2014 Fall Beef Protein Promotion

Fall Beef Protein Promotion runs through December 31, 2014. Automatic discounts of $40/ton on orders of less than 17 tons and $60/ton on orders of 17 tons or more through December 31, 2014, plus a Contract Option for extending the $60/ton discount through March 31, 2015. Help customers and prospects get their orders placed to receive these savings and get their protein product feeds for this winter and into early next spring!

AMPT^TM Promotion to continue at 2015 National Cattlemen's Beef Association Convention!

Following the national launch of AMPT at the 2014 National Angus Convention in Kansas City, AMPT promotion will continue at the National Cattlemen's Beef Assoc. Convention in San Antonio February 4-7, 2015.

Here's how you and your Dealers can be a part of this continued promotion of AMPT at the 2015 NCBA Convention in San Antonio!

2015 NCBA Sales Team Promotion

2015 NCBA Dealer Promotion

AMPT Ad Schedule--November, December, January

ADM Beef Facebook Page

If you haven't checked it out yet, it's time to visit our new ADM Beef Facebook page and share with friends and key contacts throughout your beef world!

In the meantime, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me or any members of the Beef Business Team for more information: Jeff Hill, Chris Hagedorn, Kent Egbert, Gerald Walker or Brian Fieser.

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Feeding and Managing This Year's Problematic Corn Silage

It appears this year's crop of corn silage has caused a drop in milk production for some herds.   This has been a common thread across dairy areas.   Analytical results are indicating that while fiber digestibility is very poor, starch levels are good.  Given this scenario, what are some strategies to help overcome this challenge?

Unfortunately, there are no easy answers.  Here are some recommendations from Dr. Brian Lammers, ADM Alliance Nutrition Commercial Dairy Nutritionist. 

• Optimize starch level. Starch drives milk production more than anything else.  Make sure producers are feeding enough ground corn to boost starch to the level where historically the herds have past success.
• If fiber digestibility is poor, it may be increasing rumen fill and limiting intake.  If this occurs, reduce the amount of forage in the diet.
• Once the maximum amount of starch that can be fed is reached, the next best option is to feed some high fiber digestible ingredients like citrus pulp, beet pulp, or corn germ meal.
• Feed more fat.  The loss in milk production is due to a shortage in energy.  Feeding more fat can help. Monitor the rumen active fat level. Too high of rumen active fat may cause milk fat depression.
• Increase sugar level on the diet, which can help with microbial activity.
• Check DCAD to make sure the DCAD is over 20 which helps buffer the rumen and the cow's metabolism.
• Over time corn silage will feed better as it sits longer in the silo.
• If you perceive that your customer is considering switching to a competitor, consider asking your local Dairy Technical Support person to visit the dairy with you in order to offer possible suggestions for tweaking the ration. This strategy also gives more time for the corn silage to sit in the silo and hopefully provide more nutrient value.
• KEEP WORKING AND NEVER EVER GIVE UP. Corn silage will feed better in a few months and everything will come together.

Double Whammy-Watch for Mycotoxins in the New Corn Silage

Due to stress corn plants have endured this year with some areas experiencing frosted corn silage prior to harvest, etc., the corn plant was more susceptible to mold growth and subsequent mycotoxin challenges.  Be on the look-out for possible mycotoxin related problems and take a proactive stance. Dr. Brian Lammers tested four samples of new corn silage, and these samples were high in vomitoxin:  2000, 2100, 3200, and 4500 ppb on dry matter basis.

So this means that we need to be as proactive as possible in minimizing the adverse effects of mycotoxins in our herds.

Biofix^®* Plus
Biofix Plus provides nutritional support to enhance the integrity of the digestive system. Research (in vitro intestinal culture) shows the enzymes in Biofix may lower the levels of some naturally-occurring, harmful compounds sometimes found in feed.

*Not a trademark of ADM.

New Animal Health Product Sell Sheets

Eighteen new dairy-focused animal health product sell sheets providing one-page, quick hit information on the product, its application, features, benefits and feeding regimes are now available on the Portal.  You will find them on the Dairy page listed under a new section, Dairy Animal Health.

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Equine   

Sheldon Bailey

New Patriot^® Brochure

Order the new Patriot brochure (SM0136) from Business Services.

Updated Equine Shelf Talkers

Check out all the equine product shelf talkers viewable on the Portal under Equine/Advertising/Shelf Talkers. Shelf talkers fit the Red POP Stands. Order through Business Services.

New PRO-VITA-MIN™ Tub Pallet Display Signs

Order PRO-VITA-MIN pallet display signs from Business Services.

MoorMan's ShowBoost 205AE To Be Discontinued

When supplies are depleted, MoorMan's^® ShowBoost^® 205AE will be discontinued. Replace 1 lb of ShowBoost by feeding .75 lb of GROSTRONG^® Mintrate^® for Horses 594AB and .25 lb of HEALTHY GLO™ Nuggets 81064AAA25.

HEALTHY GLO Nuggets Now Extruded

HEALTHY GLO Nuggets are now an extruded pellet product, greatly improving pellet durability and reducing fines.

Forage

Bill Earley 

Loomix^®

Lisa Brown 

  

NEW Dealer Resources Added to Portal

Dealer Feed Meeting Invites and Radio Scripts have been added to the Loomix Portal Page, under Marketing Materials. Visit www.service.admani.com/Loomix and login to access the dealer resources.

  

Loomix HF Complete (New ad slick now available on Portal)

When they look good, you look good. Loomix HF Complete is a highly concentrated fat supplement fed in open troughs to cattle. This liquid supplement supplies additional energy to maintain or increase body condition, delivers supplemental trace minerals and encourages free-choice consumption, while controlling intake*. Refer to the detailed product sheet or call your district sales manager for more information.

 

Loomix Ore-Bac^® 

Precise. Proven. Performance. Loomix Ore-Bac is an industry-leading, two-product liquid supplement for cattle. This research-proven product is formulated to provide nutrients to enhance forage utilization while helping to provide proper consumption control*. Ore-Bac also delivers a full vitamin and trace mineral package when fed at the recommended feeding rate. Refer to the detailed product sheet or call your district sales manager for more information.

  

Cellarat-ORE CPR
Give your calves the Jump Start they need with Loomix Cellarat-ORE CPR. This liquid supplement is fed to help cattle better adapt to new stressful environments. Loomix Cellarat-ORE CPR AV4 CitriStim  is a non-medicated liquid supplement formulated with complexed (organic) trace minerals and is designed to complement a total mixed ration fed to calves. Refer to the detailed product sheet or call your district sales manager for more information.

  

*Results based on access to adequate forage and water at all times.

  

Updated Loomix Portal Page
The Loomix page on the Portal has been updated! Resources such as ad slicks, product sheets, webinars, research reviews and dealer development tools are available to download. Continue to check back frequently, as more documents will be added in the coming weeks. If you need help accessing the Portal or to request a username and password, please email Lisa Brown or call 800-870-0356. If you do have a username but do not know your password, please contact the ADM IT Department at 217-424-5357.

  

Winter Loomix swag added to the eStore!
Check out the eStore to get your Loomix- and ADM-branded wearables. Email Lisa Brown or call 800-870-0356 for more information.

  

Loomix Text Messaging Service
Remind your dealers to sign up to receive the latest Loomix news, updates and announcements delivered straight to their phones! Text liquidfeed to 71441. An automatic reply will be sent so you know when you have been successfully added to our list.

  

For more information about Loomix liquid supplements, visit www.loomix.com, or contact us at 800-870-0356.

  

Loomix Livestock Show and Equine Top-dress Supplements

 

Livestock Product of the Month: Cellarator^® Turbo
Cellarator Turbo is a unique 3-in-1 fast acting, oral paste that combines the power of Cell-Rate^® with probiotics, electrolytes, and vitamin E to support performance, deter dehydration, and help lessen the effects of stress. It can be used for show or performance livestock and horses of any age or type, especially for animals under stress, such as injury/illness/rehabilitation, transportation, performance, vaccination or breeding.
 
Equine Product of the Month: Integrity^TM Hoof & Joint Supplement

Integrity Hoof & Joint Supplement combines glucosamine, MSM, biotin, methionine, and chondroitin sulfate with exclusive Cell-Rate ingredient along with the critical amino acids lysine and methionine, the minerlas zinc and copper to help support optimal hoof and joint soundness. It's an excellent addition to show and working horse diets, especially those horses whose hoof health is vitally important to performance.

  

Loomix Show Livestock and Equine Shipping Information:
We offer several case flat rate shipping options for our customers. Please feel free to share this information with colleagues and customers! 
 
Flat Rate Shipping Discounts:
  

• 10 bags of MoorFlex™ or EatMoor™ (or any mix that totals 10 bags) = $25
• 4 pails of MoorFlex or EatMoor (or any mix that totals 4 pails) = $35
• 5 canisters of Rehydrade™ = $12 or 10 canisters of Rehydrade = $16

Also, any order over $1,200 will receive free shipping!

 

For more information about Loomix Top-dress Supplements, visit www.cellarator.com or call 877-788-4448.

NEW!

Bottom Line Report -- Economic Value of AminoGain in Beef, Grow to Finish

Background 

Producers feeding growing cattle to finish need to ensure the diets are balanced because providing a diet that closely matches cattle nutrient and amino acid needs will enable cattle to gain more efficiently, lowering total cost. Beef cattle need specific amino acids to perform to their highest potential. If amino acid supply in the small intestine is insufficient, feed efficiency can become compromised, increasing feed cost. AminoGain^® was designed to supply a greater amount of specific bypass proteins in supplements.

The response to AminoGain supplementation in all diets (growing through finishing) was... 

• a 22 lb weight advantage at finish, resulting in a 5.5% advantage in average daily gain (ADG).
• a 7% advantage in feed efficiency with cattle consuming 0.5 lb/day less dry matter (ADMI) compared to cattle fed a non-RUP balanced
• supplement (refer to Table 1 in the attached report).
• The value of feeding AminoGain to cattle throughout the growing and finishing phases is presented in Table 2 of the attached report.

Implications* 

• Positive effects for feed efficiency savings depend on ration cost and are anticipated to be at least ~$10/head.
• Live weight advantage when AminoGain-fed cattle were sold was ~$50/head due to higher ADG compared to cattle fed the non-RUP balanced diet.

Watch your inbox for "The Bottom Line" updates from the Research and Innovation teams. You can download this and other forthcoming reports from our new Portal page >> www.service.admani.com/TheBottomLine (Departments>Research>Bottom Line Reports tab)

Please let us know if you have any specific information requests.

Thanks and have a safe, productive day!

James L. Dunn, MA, MBA-Ag

Commercial Business Manager

ADM Alliance Nutrition

260-223-0098 / 217-231-2242

Jim.Dunn@adm.com

David P. Holzgraefe, PhD, PAS

ADM Research

Animal Nutrition and Feed Techology

217-231-2534 (Office)

David.Holzgraefe@adm.com

*No representation of profitability is herby made. The statements and figures shown here are estimates and projections. Neither ADM Alliance Nutrition, Inc., nor its employees, agents, or assigns make any warranty of any kind, including warranty of merchantability or results, relative to the information contained herein. Actual results will be affected by the ability of animals to gain, ability to produce milk, health of animals, management, previous treatment, environment, etc.

Show Feeds    

Laura Meyer 

  

  

 

 

Place an order for MoorMan's ShowTec Marketing Materials

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Specialty Ingredients

Kim Boccardi

CitriStim^® Organic Supplement, product #55045015, is a new certified organic premix that is available to all new and existing customers. This product is 50% CitriStim and 50% organic commodities and can be incorporated as a livestock feed supplement by any certified organic operation. It is manufactured and NOW AVAILABLE at the ADM Alliance Nutrition, Des Moines, IA location. Though not floor stocked, there are currently 40 - 40 lb bags available. Note that the formula was slightly changed recently to include organic wheat midds due to improved ingredient availability and cost savings.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: 

• The CitriStim label, product #55031014 (tag available on the Portal).
• The most current "CitriStim Letter for Use in Organic Animal Feeds" document (available upon request).
• Note: CitriStim (#55031014) is not certified as an organic ingredient and is not OMRI Listed^®+. 

If your customer or their certifier have any questions about our certified organic options, please have them contact Meghan Dicks, ADM Alliance Nutrition Regulatory Compliance Specialist, for assistance.

There are a significant number of CitriStim business opportunities available to us across multiple species, both within and outside of organic niche markets.  Some will involve more work than others, but whatever the case please don't hesitate to contact us for any support we can provide.

Be sure to visit the CitriStim section on the Specialty Ingredients portal page for product information and research results.

⁺OMRI Listed is a registered trademark of OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute).

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Wildlife and Game Bird  

Laura Meyer

Bruce McClain -- ShowTec^® and Wildlife Business Manager

Laura Meyer -- ShowTec and Wildlife Marketing Manager

Leo Windschitl -- Wildlife Specialist

Rick Balsbaugh -- Nutritionist

• Updated Rack Plus Product Guides available in Business Services. Place your order directly with Business Services. Product Guide reference #SM0096.
• Rack Plus Banners available in Business Services (see above). Place your order directly with Business Services. Banner reference #S9959.
• MoorMan's ShowTec Alliance 3-D labeled for deer.

2014 Hunter/Sportsman Wildlife Webinar (May 30, 2014)

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