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Browse the following articles for information and resources on specific conditions livestock may face Additional Info Browse the following articles for information and resources on specific conditions livestock may face. For more information on which products to use contact our livestock nutritionists at blocks@olssons.com.au or call us on 1800 804 096. BLOAT Ruminal tympany, commonly known as bloat, is a digestive disorder of ruminants that occurs when the gas produced during normal rumination is trapped and cannot be expelled by belching. If untreated, this condition can be fatal. Read more GIDGEE & OTHER FLUOROACETATE POISONING Toxic plant solutions. Ingesting fluoroacetate containing plants causes hypocalcemia (low calcium levels), hypoglycemia (low energy levels), and interferes with acid & ammonia balance. Each of these symptoms on their own can be detrimental to ruminants, and in combination are deadly. Read more FREE CHOICE SUPPLEMENTATION SYSTEM By feeding the Free Choice program over a standard multi-nutrient block, the animal has the ability to choose and balance what they require- this ends up reducing consumption by up to 25% Read more UREA FEEDING INFO Urea maximises the benefits of poor-quality grazing by optimising digestion. The aim is to improve the rumen function and therefore the animal’s performance. Read more BENEFITS OF SUPPLEMENTING WITH CHROMIUM Chromium plays a key role in lipid, protein, and nucleic acid metabolism in livestock, allowing more energy to be utilised from the feed in normal pastures. Read more

Salt Based: Advanced year-round supplement providing protein, vitamins, minerals & live probiotics for sheep grazing in a variety of conditions. EWE BEAUTY 365 An animal’s performance is limited by the quality of feed, and even the best looking pastures can lack the nutrients needed for stock to really thrive. Olsson’s Ewe Beauty 365 is an advanced protein block containing a balanced array of trace elements, vitamins & minerals. This supplement provides targeted supplementation for sheep grazing all types of pastures in all seasons, supporting bone development, milk production, wool growth & reproductivity. Added benefits include increasing lambing survival rates, decreasing stock loss, and providing optimal feed conversion. Ewe Beauty 365’s block form is weather resistant and regulates the intake of nutrients, meaning the sheep can only consume nutrients as fast as they can absorb them. This leads to healthier animals, and a healthier wallet. 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 Approximate intake: 5g/head/day Cost/head/day: $0.01 Cost/head/month: $0.30 Cost/head/year: $3.65 *These numbers are approximate and are intended as a guide only. Consumption rates will depend on life cycle of the flock and the quality of the available feed. High consumption will appear if supplementation is stopped & then restarted. 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: A multi-nutrient supplement formulated for livestock grazing pastures deficient in copper and cobalt. Supports overall livestock health. COB & CO NO UREA Olsson’s Cob & Co is a macro-mineral supplement formulated for livestock diets that may be deficient in copper and cobalt. Copper and cobalt are essential nutrients involved in normal metabolic processes, including the formation of vitamin B12 and the subsequent production of red blood cells and haemoglobin. Cobalt also has a role in maintaining normal nerve cell function. Copper contributes to iron metabolism, bone development and the maintenance of elastic connective tissue. Cob & Co provides a source of these minerals for inclusion in feed programs year-round. 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: 40g/head/day Cost/head/day: $0.09 Cost/head/month: $2.73 SHEEP: Approximate intake: 10g/head/day Cost/head/day: $0.02 Cost/head/month: $0.61 *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 $2.25/kg, however this price may vary based on location, stockest’s pricing, etc. PRODUCT BROCHURE

Molasses Based: A trace mineral molasses block for mineral deficiencies, designed for all pasture conditions. All Season can be fed to all livestock. ALL SEASON PLUS TRACE ELEMENT Olsson’s All Season Plus Trace Element is a mineral supplement formulated for use across a range of pasture conditions and for all livestock classes. It contains essential minerals such as copper, cobalt, iodine, zinc, and selenium. The block also includes biochar and has a high molasses content to enhance palatability. It is intended for use in various grazing environments, including coastal areas. For managed mineral supplementation programs, Olsson’s High Sulphur 16% block can be provided alongside to assist with intake control. 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: 100g/head/day Cost/head/day: $0.30 Cost/head/month: $9.15 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 $3.00/kg, however this price may vary based on location, stockest’s pricing, etc. PRODUCT BROCHURE

Salt Based: Advanced dry season supplement with elevated levels of essential protein, vitamins and minerals for sheep grazing stubbles & in dry conditions. EWE BEAUTY DRY FEED & STUBBLES Stubbles start as high quality feed but deplete quickly as the sheep clean up the spilt grain. Olsson’s Ewe Beauty Dry Feed & Stubbles is a high-protein, multi-nutrient supplement specifically designed for use with stubbles and during the dry season with a formulation that provides additional supplementation when pasture quality is low. Like Ewe Beauty All Seasons, it contains a balanced array of trace elements, vitamins and minerals, providing targeted supplementation for sheep. However, it also contains 9% urea to provide a source of rumen-degradable nitrogen for low-protein feed situations. Ewe Beauty Dry Feed & Stubbles’ block form regulates the intake of nutrients, meaning the sheep can only consume nutrients as fast as they can absorb them. Warning: Products containing urea can be toxic to livestock. Please ensure proper farm management practices are employed. 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 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 flock 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

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

Molasses Based: A high protein multi-nutrient supplement for ruminants grazing poor pastures and stubbles. DOMINATOR DRY SEASON PLUS 10% UREA Olsson’s Dominator Dry Season Plus 10% Urea is a block supplement formulated to provide essential minerals, trace elements and a source of rumen-degradable nitrogen (urea) for livestock during dry periods. It contains macro and micro minerals and urea for inclusion in feeding programs where diets consist mainly of dry or fibrous feeds such as stubble and mature pastures. 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=zCGkEPgvaykH-Wxg 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: 300g/head/day Cost/head/day: $1.06 Cost/head/month: $32.24 SHEEP: Approximate intake: 30g/head/day Cost/head/day: $0.11 Cost/head/month: $3.34 *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 $3.50/kg, however this price may vary based on location, stockest’s pricing, etc. PRODUCT BROCHURE

Salt Based: A pressed multi-nutrient supplement designed specifically for deficiencies common in goats, such as cobalt, copper & selenium. GOAT BLOCK NEW AND IMPROVED. Olsson’s GOAT (Greatest of All Time) Block is a salt based supplement which has been formulated for goats. It's available in 20kg lick blocks and convenient 2kg bricks. Goats have common mineral deficiencies for cobalt, copper, iodine and selenium, dependent on the available pasture. Manganese and zinc deficiencies can also be common in some parts of Australia. Available in 2 & 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 macro mineral supplement designed for a broad range of mineral deficiencies. TRACE ELEMENT PLUS COPPER & COBALT Olsson’s Trace Element with Copper and Cobalt is a macro mineral supplement designed for a broad range of mineral deficiencies. Balancing these essential elements results in the efficient breakdown of feed consumed by the animal. Deficiencies in copper, iron, zinc, manganese, cobalt, iodine, & selenium can reduce the animal’s growth and reproduction rates, and result in less efficient feed conversion and depressed immunity. Balancing these elements will improve general production of the herd. Trace Element with Copper & Cobalt can be used year round and fed on an ad lib basis. Available in 20, 40 & 100kg 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: $0.09 Cost/head/month: $2.73 SHEEP: Approximate intake: 10g/head/day Cost/head/day: $0.02 Cost/head/month: $0.61 *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 $2.25/kg, however this price may vary based on location, stockest’s pricing, etc. PRODUCT BROCHURE

Salt Based: A supplement to stimulate rumen functions in all livestock. SULPHUR PLUS 16.2 Olsson’s Sulphur Plus 16.2 is a palatable block containing 20% protein meal, sulphur, and added amino acids. It is formulated for use in livestock feeding systems where additional sulphur is required, particularly when stock are grazing dry and fibrous feeds. This block is also suited for use alongside high-urea supplementation programs, providing a convenient option for graziers seeking to include sulphur as part of their feeding strategy. 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

A water soluble electrolyte supplement suitable for all livestock, sheep, cattle, goats, horses & alpacas. STOCK TRANZ WATER SOLUBLE SUPPLEMENT When animals are placed under stress, their electrolyte and energy balance can be affected. Olsson’s Stock Tranz is a water-soluble supplement in tablet form, containing a balanced array of essential minerals, glucose, and fructose. The formulation is designed for use in livestock management situations where additional mineral and sugar supplementation is required, providing a convenient option for graziers needing rapid delivery through water systems. Stock Tranz offers a simple and effective way to supply minerals and energy to livestock during periods of stress or high demand. Available in 8x150g tabs & 10x1kg cartons. 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 Stock Tranz Booklet

Olsson's is the oldest family-owned and operated company producing lick blocks in Australia. We produce high quality nutritional products for cattle, sheep, horses and other livestock PRODUCTS To browse our Free Choice System by area check out the map . Otherwise browse our extensive range of livestock nutrition by alphabetical order or by animal . For more information on which products to use contact our livestock nutritionists at blocks@olssons.com.au or call us on 1800 804 096. BROWSE ALL PRODUCTS WHICH BLOCK DO I NEED? PRODUCTS BY AREA: Southern Northern Central New Zealand Area Conditions