Drought Pellets
Johnson’s Drought Pellets are a roughage-based pellet that can be used to support your sheep and cattle through times of severe feed shortage.
A balanced complete feed, processed with:
Barley, wheat, legumes, soyabean meal, almond hulls, oatmeal, legume hay and straw, cereal hay and straw, molasses, vegetable oil
Strict quality control standards ensure that all Oaten Hay is ARGT Free and tested for nitrates. In addition, our facilities operate X-Ray facilities or decontamination units to remove contaminants ensuring a safe feed for our customers.
Suitable for a range of animals
The Johnson’s Pellet
Formulated from a selection of the following ingredients;
- Barley, wheat, legumes, soybean meal
- Almond hulls, oat meal
- Legume hay and straw
- Cereal hay and straw
- Molasses
- Vegetable oil
Our Promise
Benefits of Hay/Grain Based Pellets:
- High fibre content to support rumen health and reduce the risk of acidosis.
- Balanced with essential macro and micro minerals and vitamins
- Added energy from Molafos and vegetable oils for improved performance
- Multiple protein sources (soybean, canola, beans, peas, lentils, lupins) for improved rumen function.
- Consistent nutrition in every pellet – no selective feeding.
- Reduced feed wastage.
- Can be fed as a complete ration once animals are accustomed.
Typical analysis:
| Energy (Ruminant ME) | 9.0 MJ/kg |
| Crude Protein (min) | 9.0% |
| Equivalent Crude Protein (min) | 2.8% |
| Urea (Max) | 1.0% |
Quality & Nutritional Precision
At Johnson’s, we take feed consistency seriously.
- Every ration is tested using NIR (Near Infrared) technology.
- Samples are tested every hour during production.
This ensures consistent levels of energy, protein, and fibre in every batch; giving customers confidence in every feed we produce.
Delivery to your animal
Directions For Use
- Gradually introduce the pellets over a 7-10 day period, preferably with hay or straw available to stock.
- Once accustomed to feed hay/straw can be removed and pellets fed ad-libitum.
- Consumption will vary with liveweight of animal and the availability of any other feed.
- Typical feeding rates are between 1.5% to 2.5% mature liveweight.
- Ensure clean fresh water is always available.
Storage
Store in a dry, cool place that is free from pests and vermin.
Best used within 6 months of the date of manufacture.
Withholding Period
Meat – Nil
Wool – Nil
Pellet Presentation
- 9mm diameter
- 580-640kg/m3 Bulk Density
Pellet Presentation
Bulk, Bulka bags (1t or 1.2t) and 20kg bags
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN RESTRICTED ANIMAL MATERIAL. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE
Disclaimer: This document/information is intended to be used as a guide only. It is a condition of use of all or part of this document/information that no liability will be accepted by
J.T. Johnson & Sons for any loss that may arise, financial or otherwise, from relying on information in this publication.