Liquid Feeds Handling & Storage Guide
Following the guidelines for handling and storage is hugely important to the successful feeding of liquid feed for best animal performance. Specialist Nutrition is here to help you all the way.
Please carefully follow the step-by-step guide below. For expert advice from one of our technical team, call us today on +353 51 833071 or click to contact us.
- Bulk Delivery: Typically arrives at 50-60C in 25-30t lots.
- Unload Promptly – Transfer into storage tank immediately.
- Make sure your tank is clean.
- Make sure your pipework between your tank and the delivery truck is clean and free from any damage.
- Tank Type: Typically, food-grade tanks with 4-inch pipework for easy pumping.
- Location: Place tanks on level on a constructed plinth. Better if it the same height as your diet feeder so it can gravity feed into the feeder,
- The tank should be sloped back to front to ease unloading and cleaning.
- Ventilation: Tanks should be vented but protected from rain.Shelf Life: Up to 2 months if stored cool and dry.
- Tanks should be emptied and cleaned after each load.
- Species Suitability: Eorna Syrup is ideal for cattle/pigs but not for sheep.
- Mixing – Can be mixed with silage or TMR (Total Mixed Ration) for improved intake.
- Feeding Rate: Typically, 1–2 kg per head per day for adult cattle, depending on diet and performance goals. For pigs Eorna Syrup can be included up to 10% of the diet.
- Runoff Risk: Prevent syrup from entering drains or watercourses.
- Organic Farms: Not approved for organic livestock systems.
- Rodent Control: Keep storage areas clean and covered to avoid attracting pests.
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