Improving milk production in grass-fed dairy systems depends more on forage digestibility than simply adding sugars, and many operations struggle to meet nutritional needs using forage alone. ST Biologicals’ grass-fed pellets help fill mineral and nutrition gaps by enhancing digestibility and nutrient absorption, supporting healthier animals and improved production.
In the past, grass-fed dairy farmers have relied on molasses and added sugars to supplement their dairy cow nutrition and boost milk production. But unfortunately, none of it really moved the ball. After years of trialing prototype products, the ST Biologicals mentors found that what did improve milk production and overall nutrition was the digestibility of forage. The more digestible the forage, the more nutrients were absorbed by the animal.
Grass-fed dairy products have become increasingly popular with consumers. Operations have expanded to keep up with demand. It has been challenging for farmers to get enough nutrition into their dairy herds while staying within grass-fed standards. Now, our pellets offer dairy farmers a solution.
Grass-Fed Dairy Pellets Fill Nutritional Gaps
Achieving optimal nutrition for milk production is difficult in grass-fed cows. Providing free-choice forage without rations can cause feeding and reproductive issues. Plus, it is difficult to provide adequate mineral nutrition on free-choice forage alone.
After years of mentoring dairy farmers (and raising dairy cows ourselves), the ST Biologicals mentors wanted to make mineral uptake more efficient for dairy cows and calves. We realized that farmers often purchased additional hay for their herd, so we developed a pellet that supplied both supplemental hay and required minerals to provide complete nutrition with high digestibility for optimal nutrient absorption.
Grass-Fed Cattle Pellets
For adult grass-fed dairy cows, we offer an alfalfa pellet with minerals and the Agolin Ruminant supplement for digestibility and increased feed utilization in the animal. Agolin Ruminant increases yield, improves butterfat and protein yields, and lowers methane emissions during digestion.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
| Calcium, min. | 2.0% |
| Calcium, max. | 2.5% |
| Phosphorus, min. | 1.3% |
| Copper, min. | 180 ppm |
| Manganese, min. | 1,000 ppm |
| Zinc, min. | 1,000 ppm |
| Selenium, min. | 5.0 ppm |
| Vitamin A, min. | 65,700 IU/lb |
| Vitamin D, min. | 16,400 IU/lb |
| Vitamin E, min. | 340 IU/lb |
Grass-Fed Calf Pellets
For grass-fed calves, we offer a grass hay pellet as a starter feed. Grass hay is easier to digest than alfalfa and makes a good choice for getting baseline nutrition into youngsters.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
| Crude protein, min. | 18.0% |
| Crude fat, min. | 3.0% |
| Crude fiber, max. | 40.0% |
| ADF, max. | 30.0% |
| Calcium, min. | 1.2% |
| Calcium, max. | 1.7% |
| Phosphorus, min. | 0.3% |
| Copper, min. | 10 ppm |
| Manganese, min. | 85 ppm |
| Zinc, min. | 65 ppm |
| Selenium, min. | 0.6 ppm |
| Vitamin A, min. | 19,900 IU/lb |
| Vitamin D, min. | 2,400 IU/lb |
| Vitamin E, min. | 50 IU/lb |
Our grass-fed cattle and calf pellets are the solution to fill nutritional gaps and improving milk production at your dairy operation. If you’re looking for a grass-fed option for your herd, get in touch with our mentors today. We’re here to help you succeed. When soil speaks and cows moo, we listen.
Grass-Fed Pellets FAQs
Why don’t added sugars like molasses significantly improve milk production?
Added sugars provide energy, but they don’t address the core issue of forage digestibility, which determines how well cows absorb nutrients from their feed.
What challenges do grass-fed dairy farmers face with nutrition?
Grass-fed systems can lack balanced minerals and consistent nutrient intake, leading to issues with milk production, reproduction, and overall herd health.
How do grass-fed pellets improve dairy cow performance?
They combine digestible forage with essential minerals and a supplement to improve nutrient absorption, feed efficiency, and milk components like butterfat and protein.
Are there different pellet options for cows and calves?
Yes, alfalfa-based pellets are designed for adult cows to support production, while grass hay-based pellets are formulated for calves to support early growth and digestion.
