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Salt-Based: A sulphur supplement designed to support livestock health by providing allicin, a compound derived from garlic. Suitable for cattle, sheep, goats, and horses. ALLICIN PLUS SULPHUR Olsson’s Allicin + Sulphur is formulated to provide sulphur and key nutrients that support general metabolism and protein synthesis in livestock. Contains allicin, a compound derived from garlic. Suitable for cattle, sheep, horses, and goats. Patent pending. How Allicin works video: https://youtu.be/F_IhOA8XDkU?si=S55cSY9YVvv8YlhA Available in 20, 40, 100 & 125kg blocks. Olsson's supports local business and as such we sell our products through local rural agents. To purchase our blocks check out your local stockist for pricing and availability. BROCHURE DIRECTIONS INTAKE CATTLE: Approximate intake: 40g/head/day Cost/head/day: $0.10 Cost/head/month: $3.95 SHEEP: Approximate intake: 10g/head/day Cost/head/day: $0.03 Cost/head/month: $0.91 *These numbers are approximate and are intended as a guide only. Consumption rates will depend on life cycle of the animals and the quality of the available feed. The cost is formulated assuming a retail price of $2.50/kg, however this price may vary based on location, stockest’s pricing, etc. PRODUCT BROCHURE

Salt Based: 16% sulphur block for supporting general metabolism & protein synthesis. ORGANIC HIGH SULPHUR Olsson’s Organic High Sulphur 16% is a supplement block formulated with sulphur and minerals for livestock on dry and fibrous feeds. It supports general metabolism and protein synthesis in livestock. Certified organic by Australian Organic (No. 12162) and compliant with USDA-NOP standards. Available in 20 & 40kg blocks. Olsson's supports local business and as such we sell our products through local rural agents. To purchase our blocks check out your local stockist for pricing and availability. BROCHURE DIRECTIONS INTAKE PRODUCT BROCHURE

Salt Based: A nutritional supplement formulated to support cattle and sheep by providing essential minerals and trace elements. DRY FEED 12 BLOCK Olsson’s Dry Feed 12 is a nutritional supplement formulated for cattle and sheep on dry feed. It contains a balance of urea, calcium and essential trace elements for inclusion in feeding programs across a range of paddock conditions. Available in 20kg blocks Olsson's supports local business and as such we sell our products through local rural agents. To purchase our blocks check out your local stockist for pricing and availability. BROCHURE DIRECTIONS INTAKE PRODUCT BROCHURE

Salt Based: A sodium supplement with iodine for a nutritionally balanced diet for all ruminants and other livestock. Plain Salt is essential in balancing sodium level. PLAIN SALT IODISED Olsson’s Plain Salt with Iodine block is a critical part of a nutritionally balanced diet for all livestock. Animals will crave salt at different times, salt which cannot be obtained in the available diet. Salt is an essential part of balancing the sodium level required by the animal at any given time. Salt blocks can be fed ad lib at all times of the year. How to spot salt deficiencies in cattle: https://youtu.be/jG2CVHDx_Lo?si=Cp5fiv-iEgW_es2P Available in 20kg blocks. Olsson's supports local business and as such we sell our products through local rural agents. To purchase our blocks check out your local stockist for pricing and availability. BROCHURE DIRECTIONS INTAKE PRODUCT BROCHURE

Salt Based: A multi nutrient supplement used to reduce phosphorus deficiency and provide energy for metabolism, growth, fertility & lactation for all livestock. SUPERPHOS 8% PHOSPHORUS Olsson’s Superphos 8% is a multi-nutrient supplement block formulated to provide phosphorus and essential minerals as part of livestock feeding programs. It is suitable for a wide range of livestock and feeding conditions where phosphorus supplementation is required. This block also includes Olsson’s Direct Fed Microbials as part of its formulation, alongside a balanced mineral profile, offering graziers a convenient option for use across seasonal grazing systems. Olsson's phosphorus supplementation video: https://youtu.be/e76uvRLpnak?si=7LipJ6BkRlYB95Ts Available in 20, 40 & 100kg blocks. Superphos 12% is also available. Olsson's supports local business and as such we sell our products through local rural agents. To purchase our blocks check out your local stockist for pricing and availability. BROCHURE DIRECTIONS INTAKE PRODUCT BROCHURE

Salt Based: A premium protein supplement containing no urea, for pregnant, lactating or weaning horses and livestock. Provides protein to enhance performance. PEAK 50 NO UREA Olsson’s Peak 50 is a protein supplement block with no added urea, formulated for use with horses and other livestock, including those that are pregnant, lactating, or weaning. It contains bypass protein as part of its formulation, providing a source of protein and energy in block form. Peak 50 is suitable for use in a variety of feeding situations, including pre-lambing or calving periods, the first six weeks after weaning, or as a general-purpose horse supplement. Available in 18kg blocks. Olsson's supports local business and as such we sell our products through local rural agents. To purchase our blocks check out your local stockist for pricing and availability. BROCHURE DIRECTIONS INTAKE CATTLE: Approximate intake: 100g/head/day Cost/head/day: $0.26 Cost/head/month: $7.80 SHEEP: Approximate intake: 20g/head/day Cost/head/day: $0.06 Cost/head/month: $1.83 *These numbers are approximate and are intended as a guide only. Consumption rates will depend on life cycle of the animals and the quality of the available feed. The cost is formulated assuming a retail price of $2.50/kg, however this price may vary based on location, stockest’s pricing, etc. PRODUCT BROCHURE Equine Booklet

Salt Based: A protein block with bentonite & biotin to support hoof health. HOOF HEALTH PLUS WITH BIOTIN Olsson’s Hoof Health Plus is a nutritional supplement for all livestock, formulated with biotin & zinc to maintain healthy hooves and support in wound healing . Reduced mobility due to hoof issues can greatly impact livestock condition. Available in 20kg blocks. Olsson's supports local business and as such we sell our products through local rural agents. To purchase our blocks check out your local stockist for pricing and availability. BROCHURE DIRECTIONS INTAKE CATTLE: Approximate intake: 50g/head/day Cost/head/day: $0.13 Cost/head/month: $3.95 SHEEP: Approximate intake: 10g/head/day Cost/head/day: $0.03 Cost/head/month: $0.91 *These numbers are approximate and are intended as a guide only. Consumption rates will depend on life cycle of the animals and the quality of the available feed. The cost is formulated assuming a retail price of $2.50/kg, however this price may vary based on location, stockest’s pricing, etc. PRODUCT BROCHURE

Molasses Based: A palatable phosphorus supplement containing 10% urea, 6% phosphorus and 8.5% calcium. Suitable for livestock in phosphorus deficient country. MEGAPHOS PLUS 10% UREA On abundant, high-quality feed, rapidly growing calves and lactating cattle have the greatest requirement for phosphorus, while dry stock on survival rations have the least. Cattle and sheep can compensate for short periods of low dietary phosphorus by mobilising it from their bones. Olsson’s Megaphos is a molasses-based block containing available phosphorus, with 10% urea included for additional protein. Warning: Products containing urea can be toxic to livestock. Please ensure proper farm management practices are employed. Olsson's slow release urea video: https://youtu.be/C8fNF2sfUY8?si=MldZyDwuVHd_2pMk Available in 40kg blocks. Olsson's supports local business and as such we sell our products through local rural agents. To purchase our blocks check out your local stockist for pricing and availability. BROCHURE DIRECTIONS INTAKE PRODUCT BROCHURE

SOUTHERN ALL SOUTHERN BLOCKS I WOULD LIKE NUTRITION FOR... Southern Free Choice info SOUTHERN BLOCKS FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS Bentobite Beefmaster Bloat Liq Ewe Little Beauty Stock Tranz Peak 50 Herd Health Pre-Calving There are many specialised conditions that require supplementation in order for optimal production to be achieved. Supplying the blocks in the table above at strategic times can greatly increase the productivity of the herd. For more information on the supplementation that is right for your livestock please contact your local Olsson's rep. AREA REPS CENTRAL & SE Q LD: Barry Knight 0417 791 840 NEW ENGLAND, NSW : Hire k Nowinski 0419 675 693 TAS: Liam Olsson 0411 112 131 SOUTHERN STATES SALES MANAGER: WA, SA, VIC, NSW: Nick Burwell 0428 530 769

Molasses Based: A supplement for ruminants with magnesium deficiencies. ECONO MAG BLOCK Olsson’s Econo Mag is a supplement formulated to provide magnesium to livestock. Magnesium deficiency may present as restlessness, muscle tremors, heightened alertness, excitability, or, in severe cases, collapse and convulsions. For best results, Olsson’s Econo Mag should be made available to livestock before signs of deficiency appear to help maintain adequate magnesium levels. Available in 15 & 40kg blocks. Olsson's supports local business and as such we sell our products through local rural agents. To purchase our blocks check out your local stockist for pricing and availability. BROCHURE DIRECTIONS INTAKE PRODUCT BROCHURE

A family legacy of market-leading innovation and sustainability, celebrating 70 years of commitment and excellence in livestock nutrition. The Olsson family is celebrating 70 years of supplementing Australian livestock LEARN ABOUT OUR 70 YEAR ANNIVERSARY COMPETITION A family legacy of market-leading innovation and sustainability, celebrating 70 years of commitment and excellence in livestock nutrition. Western Sydney - Australia, 11 June 2024 ; Olsson Industries, Australia's oldest family-run producer of salt products for livestock, proudly celebrates its 70th anniversary of incorporation, marking seven decades of dedication, innovation, and unwavering commitment to the agricultural community. The story of Olsson Industries began in 1948 in Parramatta, New South Wales, when Norman Olsson saw an opportunity to support graziers during drought. Alex Olsson shares "My grandfather realised their ice block business was becoming obsolete with the advent of refrigeration. The story goes that Norman received a 500-pound payout and, instead of buying a delivery truck, they invested in a block press to address the nutritional needs of livestock during the drought he was witnessing impact their neighbours. That was the origin of Olsson Industries.” In the late 1950s, Olsson Industries secured their salt supply by purchasing their first salt works in Warooka, South Australia. Alex Olsson reflects, "During those heavily unionised times, we were a non-union shop, so we needed to secure our own salt supply. My Father, Charles, and his brother Malcolm, drove to the York Peninsula in 1958 and purchased salt leases in the Peesey Swamp near Warooka.” Alex and Murray Olsson, cousins, recall their early involvement in the family business. "We were brought to the factory from a very young age during school holidays, making boxes and packing salt," says Murray. "Our fathers, Charles and Don Olsson, were involved in every facet of the business, from formulations, fixing machinery to sales and stacking pallets," Alex adds. "There are regulations now around what we can and can’t do, especially on the manufacturing floor," she jokes. Innovation has always been at the heart of Olsson Industries. "The theory behind pressed blocks is to add a balance of nutrients and trace elements to encourage and support the rumen in processing dry feed, mimicking natural processes," says Alex. "What started as simple nutritional supplements evolved into medicated blocks, and now includes advanced supplementation to improve livestock productivity. We've come to understand the crucial role of micro-organisms and the impact of by-pass proteins in the rumen. Our feed blocks and licks are a direct response to this understanding, ensuring optimal nutrition and therefore performance for livestock.” There are a few key people that come to mind when reflecting on the milestones and key contributions to Olsson's success, one being Professor Ron Leng AO. His approach and information have been integral to the company's success. "Our self-selecting blocks embody the philosophy of nutritional wisdom," Alex explains. "Professor Ron Leng AO taught us about allowing animals to self-select based on their needs, which optimises their health and productivity. His ability to make a dry subject like animal nutrition fascinating and engaging is part of our DNA.” Building on this ethos, Olsson Industries places great importance on continued education. The company regularly hosts livestock seminars, providing opportunities for continued and shared learning in the livestock nutrition space. "We've invested in these seminars to provide participants with industry-leading insights and learning experiences," Murray notes. "These events are a testament to our commitment to education and collaboration within the livestock space." From the early days, with a customer base naturally concentrated around farms in Southern Australia, particularly in New South Wales and Victoria, Olsson Industries has been instrumental in opening up Northern Australia to productive grazing operations. "We've developed high-concentrated free-choice supplements for Northern Australia, addressing deficiencies in protein, sulfur, and phosphorus," says Murray. "Our feed advancements have also reduced the impact of toxic native plants like poisonous gidgee and lantana, allowing livestock to process the feed and reducing mortality rates." Alex Olsson, Director of Olsson Industries Murray Olsson, Operations Manager of Olsson Industries Olsson Industries has also been a leader in sustainability. "Our block boxes are now made from 100% recycled, unbleached cardboard that livestock can safely consume," Alex highlights. Over the years, the company has increased the concentration of blocks, reducing fuel consumption and increasing feed efficiencies. The block sizes have also evolved, with offerings now ranging from small 2kg brick-sized blocks to the innovative easy-unload 125kg blocks, and even up to one tonne, meeting diverse needs of customers. When it comes to acknowledging the focus on reducing methane emissions and pressures on the industry, Murray says, "We've been aware of the importance of reducing methane since the 90s and are excited about our recent partnerships. We are committed to being a vehicle that provides methane solutions for grass-fed animals around Australia, where many are just looking at the feedlot scenario." The company's commitment to community engagement is another key aspect of their philosophy. "We've always been involved in charity organisations, especially during droughts when people are doing it tough," Murray notes. Don Olsson, Murray's father, was instrumental in fostering a positive internal culture. "Don was incredible at creating a supportive environment," Alex points out. "He initiated a program designed to assist individuals who were typically considered unemployable by creating job opportunities for them. Going above and beyond, Don even arranged transportation, with a bus picking up these individuals and bringing them to work. Murray, just like his father, has been an exceptional contributor to our business's constant progress. He loves research, listens to farmers and graziers, and works tirelessly to find solutions to their issues. This dedication to understanding and addressing customer needs has helped us evolve and stay in touch." As Australia has evolved, so has Olsson Industries. "We built our reputation through personal relationships with individual farmers and family-owned rural stores. Over the years, these relationships have evolved. We've moved from dealing with family-owned stock and station agents to talking to boards and relationship managers of large corporations. This shift speaks to the major evolution of our business and the rural industry," says Alex. Despite these changes, Olsson Industries remains a family business at its core. "We call ourselves a family company, but it's not just about our family," says Alex. "It's about generations of other businesses and people who have grown up with us. Many of our employees have been with us for decades, contributing to our success and continuity." Looking ahead, Olsson Industries remains committed to innovation and community support. "Both Murray and I have an unwavering desire to set the next generation up for success, honouring the legacy of our fathers and the contributions of all those involved in Olsson Industries' story," says Alex. "This is the first time in the company's history we have taken the time to pause and reflect on the incredible contributions our families have made to the industry. The sacrifice and success of our founding fathers are not lost on us. Their vision and hard work have paved the way for us to continue making a positive impact on livestock nutrition." In celebrating this milestone, Olsson Industries is also celebrating shared success. "We are currently searching for the oldest Olsson’s block user, and recently at Beef Australia, we celebrated with a family who had been part of the Olsson fold since 1985," says Murray. "It’s special to have relationships that date back so many years." Marking 70 years, they continue to exemplify the values of dedication, innovation, and community engagement that have defined their journey. "I still don’t know what I want to do when I grow up," Alex jokes. "Thirty years later in the family business, and we're still learning and evolving." Olsson Industries remains a testament to the power of these core values in the agricultural industry. As they look ahead to the future, they remain committed to supporting the agricultural community with the same passion and integrity that has defined their first 70 years.

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