Recommended daily feed rates (per head basis)

Economol can be fed as part of a TMR, within a blend or as a straight liquid by pouring onto other feeds or via ball feeders.

• Milking Cows: Up to 4 (typically 2)kg

• Dry Cows: Up to 2 kg

• Replacement Heifers: Up to 3 kg and up to 20% of the DMI

• Calves (to 12 weeks): Up to 0.5 kg and up to 10% of the DMI

• Growing Cattle: Up to 1.5 kg and up to 20% of the DMI

• Finishing Cattle: Up to 3 kg and up to 20% of the DMI

• Suckler Cows: Up to 4 (typically 2)kg

• Ewes and Rams: Up to 0.5 (typically 0.25)kg

• Hoggets and Lambs: Up to 0.5 kg and up to 10% of the DMI

• DMI = dry matter intake

• Economol is delivered in 10, 20 and 28t load sizes in 28 tonne bulk articulated tankers and is available in the North of England all year around.

• Economol has a specific gravity of 1.38kg/litre or a density of 725 litres per tonne.

• Tanks should be built to hold and dispatch bulk liquids. They should be well maintained and cleaned out regularly to prevent the build up of sediment.

• A minimum 4-inch diameter pipe work is advised to handle Economol.

• Economol should be used within 3 months of delivery

Economol is a co-product from the sugar cane processing industry. After dissolving sugars out of the fibrous cane at high temperature, the crystals of sugar settle out as the liquid cools leaving a dark brown, viscous liquid, sometimes referred to as ‘Black Strap’ molasses. Prior to despatch additional water is added to improve the product handling characteristics.

Economol is a FEMAS assured (or a recognised equivalent) product available through KW Alternative Feeds who are UFAS-accredited. Economol (Cane molasses) is listed under number 7.6.1 in the EU Catalogue of Feed Materials