Mech-fiber™ feeders
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At any one moment in time, a Mech-fiber™ mixer is carrying out a variety of functions to produce the optimum Mech-fiber™ ration form.
For a start, a specially developed mixing chamber profile, carbon steel knives and castellated paddles condition and process feed and forage materials to provide precisely the right fibre base for the ration.
At the same time, the feeder’s trademark low energy, non-aggressive mixing action is gently tumbling and mixing all materials - preserving their structural integrity whilst producing the perfect open and even, low density Mech-fiber™ mix.
Additionally, new Baleblend™ technology cuts down whole bale processing time for even the toughest of big bales.
And another world first - the revolutionary, new, patented PACE system - Performance Acceleration and Control Enhancement - for precise and consistent preparation of the Mech-fiber™ mix.
THE MECH-FIBER™ RUMEN
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Throughput of material is slow, cows have problems digesting it and nutrients can pass through the rumen without being fully utilised.
The opposite of this is a rumen with too many small particles and short fibres where enzymes and microflora go into overdrive producing chronic acidosis and health problems. Fibre digestion is poor and smaller, denser particles can be lost without being digested.
Furthermore, these small particles sink to the bottom of the rumen where they release acid, producing chronic inflammation of the rumen wall.
Mech-fiber™ is a patent-protected specific ration structure that when in the rumen produces a low density distribution of feed and specific fibre throughout the rumen liquor.
This homogenous mix allows the enzymes and microflora to work to their optimum potential - quickly and thoroughly acting on nutrients to create improved conversion of feed into milk and meat. Furthermore, high energy particles are held safely within the Mech-fiber™ where they are digested fully without creating acidic flare that can cause chronic health and fertility problems. And, because feeds are digested more fully, less methane is produced per unit of output.
"It's a great feeling knowing your stock are being fully fed regardless of the time of year"
Will McFarlan
"For the first time in three consecutive droughts, I have the opportunity to carry stock in spring to meet high markets"
Theo Twist
"The drought has knocked our stock around in the last few years, now with the Keenan my heifers and steers were gaining 2.2kg a day in May"
