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- Stone Block
Salt-Based: A supplement containing ammonium chloride, formulated to help manage the risk of urinary calculi, commonly known as 'water belly,' in livestock. STONE BLOCK Olsson’s Stone Block is a supplement formulated for livestock on diets that may contribute to bladder stone formation. Certain dietary factors — such as high phosphorus levels in grain, excess sodium bicarbonate, reduced water intake, or vitamin A deficiency — can be associated with urinary challenges in ruminants. This block provides a source of minerals and nutrients in block form, intended for use in feeding systems where dietary balance is an important consideration. 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
- Mulga Scrub 15 Percent Urea
Molasses Based: A multi nutrient supplement containing polyethylene glycol (PEG), which helps reduce the negative effects of tannins commonly found in Mulga. MULGA SCRUB PLUS 15% UREA Edible scrub is a valuable resource that can be used as an alternative feed source for livestock in times of feed shortage. Many native trees and shrubs can provide enough energy to maintain most classes of stock when supplemented with a suitable protein source. Olsson’s Mulga Scrub is a high energy, multi-nutrient supplement block formulated for livestock grazing Mulga Scrub and other secondary pasture feed sources. It provides a source of nutrients to complement scrub-based feeding systems. Warning: Products containing urea can be toxic to livestock. Please ensure proper farm management practices are employed. 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
- Bentobite Block
Salt Based: A protein supplement containing bentonite and protein meal. Bentobite helps absorb toxins and control green season scouring. BENTOBITE BLOCK Olsson’s Bentobite is a nutritional supplement containing bentonite and protein meal, formulated for inclusion in livestock feeding programs. It can be offered as part of rations during seasonal dietary changes, such as the green-pick period. Available in 20 & 34kg 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: 80g/head/day Cost/head/day: $0.21 Cost/head/month: $6.30 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
- Econo Mag
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
- 70 Year Celebration | Olsson's Blocks
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.
- Lush Green Feed
Salt Based: A rumen absorbable high magnesium & mineral supplement for cattle and sheep grazing green pasture or fodder crops. LUSH GREEN FEED Olsson’s Lush Green Feed Block is designed for sheep and cattle grazing green pasture or fodder crops. It provides optimum conversion on high quality feeds. Green pastures are often described as “gutless” due to low levels of required minerals that may have been leached from the soil. Lush replaces many of these minerals, assisting the grazier to optimise the growth potential of the available feed. 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 Place away from water source. Intake can increase or decrease depending several factors: available fodder, life cycle of animal (pregnancy, calving, lambing, lactating etc), and weather conditions (e.g. cloudy, cold weather will increase the animal’s requirement of magnesium). Consumption of this block may be high if the animals have had no other supplements made available (e.g. the use of Ewe Beauty or Herd Health will assist in lowering the animals' craving for minerals & vitamins). CATTLE: Approximate intake: 50g/head/day Cost/head/day: $0.15 Cost/head/month: $4.56 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 $3.00/kg, however this price may vary based on location, stockest’s pricing, etc. PRODUCT BROCHURE
- All Products | Olsson's Blocks
Browse our wide range of nutritional products for cattle, sheep, horses, poultry & other livestock / All Products / ALL PRODUCTS 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. For more advice on what you should be using contact our livestock nutritionists on blocks@olssons.com.au or call us on 1800 804 096. To order please email us at blocksales@olssons.com.au Filter by 007 MINERAL HORSE BLOCK Salt Based: An essential mineral and trace element block for race, show & workhorses. A multi-purpose block for all horses grazing on all pastures. ARGININE HORSE BLOCK Molasses Based: A supplement containing high levels of arginine and silymarin, formulated for horses grazing in Birdsville-disease–prone areas. BLOAT LIQ BLOAT CONTROL Molasses Based: Bloat-Liq is a molasses-based, anti foaming block (10% Alcohol Ethoxylate Teric 12A 23) designed to relieve the symptoms of bloat. CALCIUM MOLASSES PLUS 10% UREA Salt Based: A protein and calcium supplement for ruminants grazing dry pastures, stubbles and crop residues. DOMINATOR DRY SEASON PLUS 10% UREA Molasses Based: A high protein multi-nutrient supplement for ruminants grazing poor pastures and stubbles. ALL SEASON PLUS TRACE ELEMENT Molasses Based: A trace mineral molasses block for mineral deficiencies, designed for all pasture conditions. All Season can be fed to all livestock. BEEFMASTER GRASS TETANY BLOCK Molasses Based: A supplement containing high levels of magnesium (11%) and essential trace minerals. This block aids in the prevention of grass tetany. BLUE CAVIAR EQUINE BLOCK FOR HORSES Molasses Based: A calcium & mineral supplement to assist where deficiency may be prevalent. Plus seaweed, essential linseed oil & biotin. COB & CO NO UREA Salt-Based: A multi-nutrient supplement formulated for livestock grazing pastures deficient in copper and cobalt. Supports overall livestock health. DOUBLE CALCIUM SULPHURISED & PHOSPHORISED Salt Based: A mineral supplement containing high levels of calcium, plus phosphorus and sulphur. For pregnant/lactating or grain fed livestock. ALLICIN PLUS SULPHUR 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. BENTOBITE BLOCK Salt Based: A protein supplement containing bentonite and protein meal. Bentobite helps absorb toxins and control green season scouring. CALCIUM MOLASSES NO UREA Salt Based: A nutritional supplement formulated to provide calcium and protein. Suitable for inclusion in rations for livestock being fed grain. DOMINATOR DRY SEASON PLUS 20% UREA Molasses Based: A high protein multi-nutrient supplement for ruminants grazing poor pastures and stubbles. DRY FEED 12 BLOCK Salt Based: A nutritional supplement formulated to support cattle and sheep by providing essential minerals and trace elements. 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 ... 5 TOP
- NT Uraphos 40 Percent Urea
Salt Based: A high protein supplement with phosphorous & broad range macro & micro minerals, designed to assist stock with maximum protein conversion. NT URAPHOS PLUS 40% UREA Olsson’s NT Uraphos is a supplement block formulated for cattle grazing on dry feed in phosphorus-deficient regions such as Northern Australia. It contains a high level of phosphorus together with 40% urea, supplied in a compressed dry block delivery system designed to regulate intake. This block provides a practical source of phosphorus and protein supplementation for graziers managing cattle across a wide range of feeding conditions. Suitable for all cattle breeds. Warning: Products containing urea can be toxic to livestock. Please ensure proper farm management practices are employed. Farmer review of NT 40% & 50% urea: https://youtu.be/CL2GypcS0Gk?si=SU9mPE33yEQxApLd Available in 40 & 100kg blocks. NT Uraphos Plus 30% Urea 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
- Superphos 12 Percent
Salt Based: A multi nutrient supplement used to reduce phosphorus deficiency and provide energy for metabolism, growth, fertility & lactation for all livestock. SUPERPHOS 12% PHOSPHORUS Olsson’s Superphos 12% 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 additional phosphorus supplementation is required. This formulation now includes Olsson’s Direct Fed Microbials, combined with 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 40 & 100kg blocks. Superphos 8% 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
- Beefmaster Grass Tetany Block
Molasses Based: A supplement containing high levels of magnesium (11%) and essential trace minerals. This block aids in the prevention of grass tetany. BEEFMASTER GRASS TETANY BLOCK Grass Tetany is a condition that can effect stock in late autumn, winter and spring. It can cause significant losses in production, even when there are no signs of illness. Grass tetany (also called grass staggers) occurs when animals are grazing pasture which has low available levels of magnesium, or as a result of increased body demands for magnesium during lactation or late pregnancy. Prevention is preferable to treatment as grass tetany often occurs without warning. Prevention involves supplementing the animals with magnesium during the period of greatest risk. Olsson’s Beefmaster is the supplement to eliminate the deficiency with 111g/kg of available magnesium. APVMA Approval No. 40029/15/0905 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 CATTLE: Approximate intake: 150g/head/day Cost/head/day: $0.33 Cost/head/month: $10.04 SHEEP: Approximate intake: 30g/head/day Cost/head/day: $0.09 Cost/head/month: $2.73 *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 $3.00/kg, however this price may vary based on location, stockest’s pricing, etc. PRODUCT BROCHURE Beefmaster Booklet
- Which block do I need? | Olsson's Blocks
WHICH BLOCK DO I NEED? At Olsson’s, we have supplements for almost any condition livestock can face here in Australia. Which means that we have a lot of blocks. It can be difficult knowing which supplement is the right one to use, especially when you may not know what your livestock are deficient in to begin with. For northern livestock, we have streamlined this process by creating Olsson’s Free Choice Supplementation System. Studies have found all ruminants need a source of protein (nitrogen), a source of sulphur, a source of trace elements, and for livestock in the North, a source of phosphorus in order to be at their most productive. However, the amount required of each of these nutrients varies depending on the season, the pasture condition, location within Australia, and the animal’s physiological condition (pregnancy, lactation etc.). So we have placed these major minerals in individual supplement blocks, allowing livestock to choose which minerals they need, as they need them. The beauty of this system is that the animals will only consume the nutrients they need and nothing more, avoiding over-consumption and the wasted money that goes along with it. For more information on our Free Choice System for northern Australia click here . Otherwise browse our extensive range of livestock nutrition by alphabetical order or by animal . For more information on what you should be using feel free to contact our livestock nutritionists at blocks@olssons.com.au or call us on 1800 804 096.









