Description
RIVERINA TURKEY GROWER PELLETS (Medicated) are a complete feed for growing & finishing turkeys.
This feed is the second stage in a two stage feeding program for growing turkeys.
WARNING
- Do not feed to any other poultry species.
- Do not feed to horses or other equids as may be fatal.
- Contains RAM – do not feed to cattle, sheep and other ruminants.
- Feed only to growing turkeys.
TYPICAL COMPOSITION
- Wheat, maize, sorghum, bran and pollard, a combination of protein meals (cottonseed meal, soybean meal, canola meal, sunflower meal, blood meal, meat meal), vegetable oil, limestone, sodium bicarbonate, salt, choline chloride, amino acids, mould inhibitor, Bovatec®, Riverina vitamin & mineral premix.
- Base raw materials may gradually change seasonally.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
- Feed RIVERINA TURKEY GROWER PELLETS (Medicated) from eight weeks of age through to slaughter weight.
- This feed is a complete feed. No supplementary feeding is necessary.
- Turkey poults should have unlimited access to the feed (ad lib).
| Age of Birds | Approximate Feed Consumption |
|---|---|
| Week 8 | 175 – 240 grams / bird / day |
| Week 10 | 230 – 330 grams / bird / day |
| Week 12 | 280 – 420 grams / bird / day |
| Week 14 | 320 – 490 grams / bird / day |
| Week 16 | 320 – 560 grams / bird / day |
| Week 18 | 320 – 620 grams / bird / day |
| Week 20 | 320 – 650 grams / bird / day |
| Week 22 | 320 – 680 grams / bird / day |
| Week 24 | 320 – 710 grams / bird / day |
- The above feed intakes are only indicative. Feed intakes will vary with the season, sex of the bird, lighting, shed conditions, disease status and other environmental conditions.
- Environmental conditions including temperature and hygiene are of vital importance during the rearing period.
- A self-feeder should be used. It is important to replace any build-up of stale feed.
- After 6 weeks poults can be put in a moveable fenced pen during the day and locked up at night.
- Turkeys should have access to insoluble grit to aid digestion.
- Clean, cool, fresh water should be available at all times. Any wet litter near water points should be removed regularly.
NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS
| PROTEIN | % | MIN: | 22.00 |
| CALCIUM | % | : | 0.60 – 1.20 |
| AV PHOS | % | MIN: | 0.50 |
| FAT/EE | % | MIN: | 2.50 |
| C FIBRE | % | MAX: | 5.00 |
| ENERGY A-ME | MJ/kg | MIN: | 12.00 |
| LYSINE | % | MIN: | 1.00 |
| METHIONINE | % | MIN: | 0.40 |
| SALT | % | : | 0.10 – 0.40 |
| VITAMIN A | iu/kg | : | 8,000.00 |
| VITAMIN D3 | iu/kg | : | 2,400.00 |
| VITAMIN E | mg/kg | : | 62.00 |
| VITAMIN K | mg/kg | : | 2.40 |
| VITAMIN B1 | mg/kg | : | 2.00 |
| VITAMIN B2 | mg/kg | : | 5.60 |
| NIACIN (B3) | mg/kg | : | 40.00 |
| VITAMIN B5 | mg/kg | : | 10.00 |
| VITAMIN B6 | mg/kg | : | 4.00 |
| VITAMIN B12 | mg/kg | : | 0.016 |
| FOLIC ACID | mg/kg | : | 1.20 |
| BIOTIN | mg/kg | : | 0.15 |
| COBALT | mg/kg | : | 0.25 |
| COPPER | mg/kg | : | 130.00 |
| IRON | mg/kg | : | 60.00 |
| SELENIUM | mg/kg | : | 0.25 |
FEATURES
- Produced as a pellet so that feed wastage is minimised, digestibility is improved and separation of the feed is eliminated, ensuring a consistent intake of nutrients.
- RIVERINA TURKEY GROWER PELLETS (Medicated) contain digestible ingredients for growing turkeys.
- Protein meals provide natural sources of the high levels of essential amino acids needed for lean growth.
- Supplementary vitamins and minerals have been included.
QUALITY PRODUCT
- Manufactured to strict quality control standards for incoming raw materials and the finished product.
- Formulated in accordance with current research into turkey nutrition and mixed using a variety of quality raw materials.
MEDICATION
This feed contains Bovatec® which supplies lasalocid sodium at 95 mg/kg as an aid in the prevention of coccidiosis caused by certain Eimeria species.
Please note: Government legislation prohibits the inclusion of medication used for blackhead. Should an incidence of blackhead occur, please contact your local veterinarian.
WITHHOLDING PERIOD
Meat – Nil.
Eggs – DO NOT USE in laying birds within 14 days of laying where eggs or egg products are to be used for human consumption or processing.




