Beef Farming
Brazilian beef cattle production encompasses diverse systems, ranging from pasture-based grazing to intensive feedlots, each presenting distinct technical and economic demands. Nutrition is a critical determinant of herd health and performance throughout every stage of the production cycle, requiring tailored solutions adapted to each operational model to maximize feed efficiency while maintaining technical viability and profitability.
To address these needs, we formulate high-quality animal nutrition ingredients grounded in applied science and practical experience in Brazilian cattle farming, delivering flexible solutions tailored to diverse nutritional strategies.
FS Essencial is a protein-energy feed source featuring high levels of rumen-undegradable protein (RUP), recommended for beef cattle across multiple operational models and production phases—from cow-calf breeding to finishing. Its balanced nutritional profile and high palatability enable seamless inclusion in pasture-supplemented diets, semi-feedlot systems, and intensive feeding operations.
Main benefits for beef farming
- Flexibility in feed and supplement formulation
- Highly suitable for low-intake supplement
- Suitable for creep feeding, highly accepted by young calves
- Excellent strategic nutritional source for breeding herd programs
- Can partially replace traditional protein sources, such as soybean and cottonseed meal
- Facilitates feeding management for operations that adopt pre-mixes and ready-to-use formulations
Recommended use
FS Essencial can be used as a protein-energy supplement across diverse beef cattle operations, from cow-calf breeding to finishing.
To determine the most suitable strategy for your production model, access our technical guide or contact our team of specialists.
FS Ouro is a versatile feed ingredient combining corn fiber with soluble solids, formulated to optimize beef cattle diets across diverse production systems—from grazing to intensive feedlots. Its composition allows it to serve as a high-quality fiber and complementary energy source, promoting balanced rations and increasing formulation flexibility.
In pasture-based systems, FS Ouro can be integrated into supplementation strategies to support nutritional management during critical periods, such as the dry season. In feedlot and intensive operations, it serves as a reliable replacement for traditional energy inputs, offering broad inclusion flexibility and seamless adaptability across various finishing strategies.
Main benefits
- Source of fiber, contributing to ruminal stability
- Provides additional protein and energy to animal diets.
- High palatability and animal acceptance
- Allows for partial replacement of high-starch ingredients, such as corn
- Allows practical feed management.
- Contributes with feed efficiency, offering a cost-competitive alternative of nutrient per unit
Inclusion rates for FS Ouro vary according to the production model and specific nutritional strategy. In feedlot operations, studies conducted by FS demonstrate that inclusion levels can reach up to 45% of total dry matter (DM) when professionally balanced in the ration.
Furthermore, it can partially or fully replace conventional energy and protein sources in intensive pasture finishing (TIP) systems, delivering measurable performance gains while optimizing logistical efficiency.
To determine the most suitable strategy for your production model, access our technical guide or contact our team of specialists.
FS Úmido is a high-moisture fiber ingredient with soluble solids, developed for inclusion in beef cattle diets across diverse production systems—from grazing to intensive operations. Studies conducted in Brazil demonstrate inclusion rates ranging from 40% to 80% of total dry matter (DM) in feedlot rations, maintaining technical viability and operational profitability.
The physical form and nutritional profile of FS Úmido enable its use across multiple production phases, from semi-feedlot systems to finishing, optimizing feed efficiency and cost competitiveness for operations requiring strict feed cost management.
Main benefits for beef farming
- High palatability that drives consistent daily consumption
- Fiber, energy and protein source
- Competitive cost-per-nutrient ratio
- Adaptability into diverse operations
The use of FS Úmido must be aligned with the specific strategy of each management model, animal category and stage, and the handling infrastructure of the property. Bunk management, feeding protocols, and operational capacity are key determining factors for maximizing the value and performance of this ingredient.
To determine the most suitable strategy for your production model, access our technical guide or contact our team of specialists.
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