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Nitrate Poisoning FAQ’S

February 19, 2019No Comments

.mw-120{ max-width:120px; } What is Nitrate Poisoning? Nitrate is converted to nitrite and absorbed from digested feed into the cow/sheep where it attaches to haemoglobin, taking the place of oxygen in the blood. This causes the following symptoms in the animal: within 15-20 minutes you may see symptoms including...

PRUSSIC ACID FAQ’S

February 18, 2019No Commentsfeed testing, nitrates, prussic acid, PRUSSIC ACID TESTING, testing

What is Prussic Acid Poisoning? Prussic acid, or hydrocyanic acid, is absorbed from digested feed into the cow/sheep where it attaches to haemoglobin, taking the place of oxygen in the blood. This causes following symptoms in the animal: within 15-20 minutes you may see symptoms including staggering, laboured breathing,...

On Farm Prussic Acid & Nitrate Testing Kit

February 4, 2019No Commentsfeed testing, nitrates, prussic acid, testing

On Farm INSTANT Prussic Acid & Nitrate Testing Kits are now available! Enabling anyone who is concerned about Prussic Acid & Nitrate levels in their crops to test On Farm in a matter of minutes. KIT Contents: 5 x Prussic Acid Test 5 x Nitrate Test Each kit has step by...

Hay Tarp DISCOUNT

January 7, 2019No Comments

Thank you for your interest in Feed Central’s Ratch-e–Tarp for covering your hay stacks & protecting your hay investment! Tarp size is 48’ x 13’ that covers a stack 40’ long with 4’ end drops; and covers stack 8’ wide with 2’6” side drops. The tarp can therefore cover...

2018 The Rocketship Year

December 7, 2018No Comments2018, buy, end of year, recap, rocketship year, sell, test

2018 The Rocketship Year 2018 has been a huge year for Feed Central. Just like a rocketship we had to buckle up, get on board, work hard and keep leaping forward to achieve great things for our industry. We have gone through some massive changes, faced a lot of...

Hay Safety Day (FREE POSTER DOWNLOAD)

October 25, 2018No Commentshay, safety, storage, transport

Happy Hay Safe Day! Here at Feed Central we advocate safety in all areas of our business. Particularly around Hay there are many safety issues for you, your team, your visitors and your family to be aware of. This poster is designed to stimulate discussion with family & staff...

Need Fertiliser? Screen Ship Sweepings Available!

October 17, 2018No Commentsfertiliser, fodder, planting, sell hay, ship sweepings

Screened Ship Sweepings Ex Dinmore @ $260 +gst/ tonne Bulk semi or BD loads only Best applied by belt spreader. One Blend only- 50% Urea Sweepings 25% Phosphate 25% Lime Gypsum & Coal Fines Download Triple S Fact SheetNeville JankeNational Feed Central Sales ManagerDiscuss Fertiliser today with Neville Janke 0407...

Forward Contracts – FAQ’s

October 17, 2018No Commentsbuy, feeding, fodder, grain, harvest, hay, silage, straw

Why should I forward buy hay NOW? When do most people buy hay? How much hay will I need in 2019? Should I buy direct? I need a lot of hay; how do I get the best outcome? If I buy now, when do I have to pay for...

Thinking of making Canola Hay?

September 24, 2018No Commentscanola hay, hay making, season 18/19

We received some feedback from our recent publications and we now wish to update you specifically around canola hay. FACTS: Over the years we have received mixed feedback on the quality of canola hay from buyers. Our experience is that canola cut for hay when in full flower makes...

Spring Newsletter 2018

September 13, 2018No Commentsbuy hay, hay and grain, new season, newsletter, sell hay, spring

Covered in this SPRING Edition: New season hay Sweet 16 – How we grew up and stepped out! Drivers – the backbone of Feed Central Comparing hay and grain calculator Will there be buyers for your hay? Your option – hay, silage or straw Tips for storing your hay...

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