Sheep feeds:
Sheep are considered to be one of the most important farm animals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, given their adaptation to living in desert climates, and the number of sheep in the Kingdom is close to 18 million heads, and this number indicates the special interest in KSA, and it is considered one of the preferred sources of meat for the Arab peoples, especially in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In addition to wool, which is used in many industries. In general, sheep depend on grazing for feeding, but intensive breeding requires special attention in terms of housing and feeding, especially since the seasonal grazing process depends on the rainy season. Therefore, all companies working in the feed industry give special attention to sheep feed at all stages of age and productivity, and on top of these companies is the “Arab integral ministration company – AIMCO”.
Instructions you care about:
Public health of the herd:
– Commitment to the herd vaccination program.
– The constant interest in treating animals to be safe from internal and external parasites.
– Attention to clean barns, as well as feeder and water source.
– Provide adequate spaces for animals on feeder and under shading area.
Herd feeding management:
“The herd should be divided according to the productive performance to provide suitable requirements”
– change feeding system gradually within a period at least two weeks.
– It is preferable to be fed on three times a day and at fixed times.
– Avoid over feeding of females due to its negative effects on reproduction.
– It is preferable to start feeding with roughages (bulk) then concentrated feeds to avoid acidity problems and achieve the best results.
– Provides a good and permanent source of drinking water in front of animals.
AIMCO concentrate feed for sheep 11% CP:
- 100% natural formula that contains 11% crude protein.
- A unique formula suitable for all ages, especially older ages and maintenance.
- Integrated balanced formula that replaces traditional feeds.
- Maintains animal activity and vitality and improves immunity.
Suggested feeding program:
| Period of production | Live body weight | AIMCO concentrate feed 11% | Roughages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry sheep and goats | 40-70 | 500-800 g/h/d | Fed ad libitum or 1-2% from live body weight |
| Rams and bulks out of fertilization season | 60-90 | 750-1250 g/h/d | Fed ad libitum or 1-2% from live body weight |
| Sheep and goats before and during pregnancy seasons up to 4 months. | 35-65 | 450-800 g/h/d | Fed ad libitum or 1-2% from live body weight |
AIMCO concentrate feed for sheep 13% CP:
Unique formula for:
A- sheep flocks during the fertilization season, to improve the sexual ability of rams and increase the opportunity for ovulation and female sexual regularity through:
- Improve the physical condition of males and females.
- Reducing female reproductive problems.
- Activate the immune system.
B – Fattening flocks, as they are suitable for ending a successful fattening period, maintaining appropriate weights, good health and high vitality.
With this unique composition, the problem of wool loss in sheep will decrease by a noticeable percentage that almost disappears because it is a formula rich in salts.
Suggested feeding program:
| Period of production | Live body weight | AIMCO concentrate feed 13% | Roughages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry sheep and goats | 40-70 | 500-800 g/h/d | Fed ad libitum or 1-2% from live body weight |
| Rams and bulks out of insemination season | 60-90 | 750-1250 g/h/d | Fed ad libitum or 1-2% from live body weight |
| Sheep and goats before and during pregnancy seasons up to 4 months. | 35-65 | 450-800 g/h/d | Fed ad libitum or 1-2% from live body weight |
AIMCO concentrate feed for sheep 14% CP:
- Rich formula for fattening and mothers
- It eliminates the pathological problems caused by malnutrition.
- It activates the immune system.
- It helps to withstand environmental conditions in terms of improving the general health and safety of the skin, wool and hair.
- Ensures the necessary use of protein and fats in the diet, which leads to more efficient food conversion.
- It contains the mineral salts and vitamins needed for all vital processes.
- Fast and high profit.
- Suitable for sheep and goats.
Suggested feeding program:
| Period of production | AIMCO concentrate feed 14% | Roughages |
|---|---|---|
| Fattening lambs | 1500-1800 g/h/d | Fed ad libitum or 1-2% from live body weight |
| Sheep before and during pregnancy seasons up to 4 months. | 500-600 g/h/d | Fed ad libitum or 1-2% from live body weight |
| Close up sheep | 850-1100 g/h/d | Fed ad libitum or 1-2% from live body weight |
| Sheep during suckling period | 1200-1700 g/h/d | Fed ad libitum or 1-2% from live body weight |
| Rams before and during insemination season | 1300-1500 g/h/d | Fed ad libitum or 1-2% from live body weight |
AIMCO concentrate feed for sheep 16% CP:
A strong start of the fattening period, that contains 16% protein and balanced formula with energy, salts, and vitamins. Characterized by the presence of natural growth stimulants such as yeasts to achieve the maximum benefit from the diet. It helps the animal to achieve a high growth rate with the best feed conversion ratio which increases profits.
Suggested feeding program:
| Period of production | AIMCO concentrate feed 16% | Roughages |
|---|---|---|
| Fattening lambs (end of fattening period) | 1300-1500 g/h/d | Fed ad libitum or 1-2% from live body weight |
| Sheep before and during pregnancy seasons up to 4 months. | 400-500 g/h/d | Fed ad libitum or 1-2% from live body weight |
| Close up sheep | 850-950 g/h/d | Fed ad libitum or 1-2% from live body weight |
| Sheep during suckling period | 1100-1600 g/h/d | Fed ad libitum or 1-2% from live body weight |
| Rams before and during insemination season | 1200-1300 g/h/d | Fed ad libitum or 1-2% from live body weight |
AIMCO concentrate feed for sheep 18% CP:
- Rich balanced formula for lambs.
- Proper start of pregnancy at the initial age, to suit its needs of protein, energy, vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, toxin binder and yeasts that maintain the digestive system and lead to healthy growth.
- Activating the immune system of lambs.
- Maximum utilization of diet to allow the lamb to express its characteristics and reach the required weights and growth rates.
Suggested feeding program
| Lamb age / month | Average live weight | AIMCO concentrate feed 18% | Roughages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 15-20 | 525-700 g/h/d | Fed 0.5-1% from live body weight |
| 3 | 20-28 | 750-1000 g/h/d | Fed 0.5-1% from live body weight |
| 4 | 30-38 | 1050-1350 g/h/d | Fed 0.5-1% from live body weight |
| 5 | 40-50 | 1400-1800 g/h/d | Fed 0.5-1% from live body weight |
AIMCO concentrate feed for sheep 21% CP:
Rich formula in protein, energy, mineral elements and vitamins aimed at supporting breastfeeding mothers and lambs, because:
- requirements of breastfeeding mothers are high in protein to meet the needs of milk production, especially in the first and second months after birth.
- lambs before weaning need to feed on high-nutritional feed to be adapted on dry feeds and changing nutritional behavior, which increases the rate of growth and avoids weaning shock.
Suggested feeding program:
| Type of production | Average live weight | AIMCO concentrate feed 21% | Roughages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep with lambs up to 2 months of age | 1250-1500 g/h/d | Fed from 0.5-1% from live body weight | |
| Lambs 2 month of age | 15-20 | 525-700 g/h/d | Free choice |
| Lambs 3 month of age | 20-28 | 750-1000 g/h/d | Free choice |