Blog - "Richard Peens"
Posted by Richard Peens on 2 Sep 2025
In the competitive world of cattle farming, achieving rapid, healthy growth and high-quality carcasses while maintaining profitability is a perennial goal for farmers. Feedmaster introduces Feedlot 80, a high-performance, premium fattening concentrate specifically formulated to meet the nutritional demands of feedlot cattle. This product is designed to optimise weight gain, improve carcass quality, and maximise your return on investment through advanced formulation and strategic feeding practices.
What is Feedlot 80?
Feedlot 80 is a specialised, high-protein concentrate formulated for… Read More
Posted by Richard Peens on 13 Feb 2025
Raising healthy and strong calves is essential for any farmer looking to ensure the future productivity of their herd. Here’s a short guide on how to rear calves properly:
When a calf is born, the first and most important factor is that the calf must suckle on the cow's teats to get colostrum.
What is colostrum?
It is rich in vitamins and minerals, but most importantly, it is loaded with antibodies against germs and bacteria. Colostrum can only be absorbed within the first 24 hours after birth.
Rearing calves on the farm when the cow has no milk or has died is not as complicated as we… Read More
