We have the answers to your questions.
| Q | How important is consistency of feed ingredients in formulating dairy rations? |
| A | Inconsistent feed ingredients lead to inconsistent milk production. Cows simply don't respond well to changes in their ration. One of the reasons nutritionists tell us they like SoyPLUS is that it is so consistent from batch to batch and load to load. This is particularly important to nutritionists who build rations for dairies in various states. They want to know that the ingredient they specify for a California dairy, for example, will perform identically to that same ingredient in a Wisconsin or New York dairy. With SoyPLUS, consistency is guaranteed. |
| Q | What else makes SoyPLUS a good protein source for dairy rations? |
| A | SoyPLUS consistently delivers rumen-undegradable amino acids (RUP) to the cow in a very cost-effective manner. The very latest independent, third-party research indicates that SoyPLUS offers at least 60% bypass protein and at least 95% digestibility. |
| Q | What is the recommended feeding rate for SoyPLUS? |
| A | There really are no typical rations, and inclusion rate is dependent on many factors -- other ingredients in the diet, milk production, forage quality, etc. An average inclusion rate for SoyPLUS is 2-4 lbs./head/day but we suggest that dairy producer consult with a nutritionist to determine the optimum inclusion rate. |
| Q | How does SoyPLUS stack up with the new NRC dairy guidelines? |
| A | West Central, the company that produces SoyPLUS, has invested in independent, third-party research to discover accurate, reliable numbers for SoyPLUS that can be used in the new model. This research confirms the quality and consistency of SoyPLUS. Consult with your nutrition consultant or call 1-800-843-4769 for details. |
| Q | Does SoyPLUS perform well in combination with a forage/grazing-based diet? |
| A | Yes. A grass/forage-based diet provides an abundance of soluble protein but supplies very little rumen-undegradable protein. SoyPLUS complements these diets very well by providing the bypass protein needed by the cow to reach optimum milk production. |
| Q | How and where is SoyPLUS manufactured? |
| A | SoyPLUS us produced under a carefully controlled, computer-monitored extraction process that continually measures time and processing temperatures at more than 400 different monitoring points. This assures SoyPLUS proteins achieve maximum rumen bypass without damaging any amino acids, including the proteins’ most heat-sensitive lysine. The SoyPLUS manufacturing facility is located in Ralston, Iowa, and the SoyPLUS manufacturing process is ISO certified, ensuring consistency in every ration, every day. Every batch of SoyPLUS we produce follows the same production process; ingredient checks, process monitoring, production testing and laboratory quality checks. Dairy producers can count on achieving the herd performance they expect by feeding SoyPLUS in ration after ration. |
| Q | How is SoyPLUS distributed? |
| A | SoyPLUS is available throughout the U.S. from feed companies and independent feed dealers and distributors. SoyPLUS is shipped coast-to-coast by truck and rail. For the name of a supplier in your area, call Anita at 1-800-843-4769. |
* SoyPLUS® is a registered trademark of West Central Cooperative.
* West Central® is a registered trademark of West Central Cooperative.
