The sheep
- Sheep are herbivorous ruminants. It has four stomachs, enabling it to feed in two stages.
- Supplementary feeding of sheep with cereals, hay or silage is necessary when pasture or stubble is lacking in energy and protein. A supplementary feeding programme will enable sheep to use as much dry feed as possible and provide sufficient additional feed for growth.
This is why our ‘whole date flour’ product can be used as a food supplement. It is characterised by a high energy source through the date pulp, which provides rapid energy in the form of carbohydrates, while the pits provide fat.
Recommended quantity:
* it is recommended to include 10 to 20% crushed dates in the total ration
* In daily quantities, this corresponds to approximately 200 to 500g per adult sheep
*for fattening lambs, between 100 and 300g per day can be given, depending on their weight and stage of growth
Precautions:
1/ Gradual introduction: Add the dates gradually over 7 to 10 days to avoid ruminal acidosis
2/ Balance the ration:
Combine dates with source of protein (soybean meal, alfalfa) and fiber (hay, straw) to avoid nutritional imbalances
3/ Monitoring digestive disorders: too many fermentable sugars can cause bloating and acidosis.
Example of daily ration with dates (for an adult sheep weighing 50-60kg):
- 300g crushed dates
- 500g of wheat or barley bran
- 300g soybean or alfalfa meal
- 1 to 1.5kg of hay or straw
- suitable minerals and vitamins
Properties and Benefits
Our product is rich in insoluble fibre thanks to its kernels, which promote digestive health in horses.
Our product contains minerals essential for growth and reproduction.
Our product supports intestinal health: the combined contribution of dietary fibre and lignin from the kernels improves digestion and reduces intestinal problems.