All Livestock Feeding Instructions
The tables below provide feeding instructions for forage and beet pulp products across several animal species. Please note that these are general instructions that may not apply to animals with special needs. Contact the nutritionist at Standlee Premium Products, or consult with your nutritionist or veterinarian for more specific information.
More detailed feeding instructions for horses can be found on each individual product page.
Feeding Instructions for Forage Products
| Animal | Target Feeding Rate (% of body weight to feed per day) | Forage Format | Feeding Change Timeframe (Duration to transition to feeding change) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse | 2.00% | Bale, Pellets, Cubes, Chopped | 7-14 days |
| Alpaca | 2.00% | Bale, Pellets, Chopped | 7-14 days |
| Bison | Minimum of 2.25% | Bale, Pellets, Chopped | 7-14 days |
| Camel | 0.65 to 1.00% | Bale, Pellets, Chopped | 7-14 days |
| Cattle | Up to 3.00% | Bale, Pellets, Cubes, Chopped | 7-14 days |
| Deer | 1.50 to 2.00% | Bale, Pellets, Chopped | 7-14 days |
| Elk | 2.00 to 3.00% | Bale, Pellets, Chopped | 7-14 days |
| Goat | Up to 4.00% | Bale, Pellets, Chopped | 7-14 days |
| Llama | 2.00% | Bale, Pellets, Chopped | 7-14 days |
| Pigs | Maximum of 1.00% | Pellets | 7-14 days |
| Sheep | Up to 4.00% | Bale, Pellets, Chopped | 7-14 days |
Calculation Example
1,000 (HorseWeight) x .02 (2% Target Feeding Rate) = 20 lbs. per day
Feeding Instructions for Beet Pulp Products
| Animal | Target Feeding Rate
(% of body weight to feed per day) |
Forage Format | Feeding Change Timeframe (Duration to transition to feeding change) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse | 0.05 to 0.2% | Pellets, Shreds | Soak in water for 15-30 minutes prior to feeding |
| Bison | 0.15% of total forage intake | Pellets, Shreds | Soak in water for 15-30 minutes prior to feeding |
| Camel | 0.15% of total forage intake | Pellets, Shreds | Soak in water for 15-30 minutes prior to feeding |
| Cattle | 0.15% of total forage intake | Pellets, Shreds | Soak in water for 15-30 minutes prior to feeding |
| Deer | 0.15% of total forage intake | Pellets, Shreds | Soak in water for 15-30 minutes prior to feeding |
| Elk | 0.15% of total forage intake | Pellets, Shreds | Soak in water for 15-30 minutes prior to feeding |
| Goat | 0.15% of total forage intake | Pellets, Shreds | Soak in water for 15-30 minutes prior to feeding |
| Sheep | 0.15% of total forage intake | Pellets, Shreds | Soak in water for 15-30 minutes prior to feeding |
Calculation Example
1,000 (Cattle Weight) X .0015 (0.15% Target Feeding Rate) = 1.5 lbs. per day
NOTE: Standlee Premium Products recommends consulting with your veterinarian or nutritionist when making changes to your feeding program
