{"product_id":"rumenco-19-block-lifeline-lamb-ewe","title":"Rumenco Lifeline Lamb \u0026 Ewe 19\" Feed Block 22.5kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eRumenco Lifeline Lamb \u0026amp; Ewe is a 22.5kg pre-lambing feed block for ewes in the 19-inch block shape. Rumenco formulate it as a high energy and protein feed and mineral block to benefit the ewe and the unborn lamb together, and describe it as ideal for outdoor lambers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral energy sources, including protected fat, lactose and molasses, which Rumenco include to support colostrum quality and yield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMannan-oligosaccharides and yeast-derived beta glucans, which Rumenco say support the ewe's immune function and help direct nutrients into colostrum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelenium and vitamin E, which Rumenco include to support immunity through the pre-lambing period and lamb vigour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtected zinc, plus a full spread of minerals, trace elements and vitamins A, D3 and E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUrea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy (ME)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 MJ\/kg DM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSugar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelenium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e670 iu\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlock size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19-inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.5kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeeding guidance is on the label. Rumenco advise offering the block from six weeks before lambing, with ad-lib forage available at all times. If a ewe is ill or struggling before lambing, speak to your vet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuying from McCaskie\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePriced on request. Call or visit McCaskie in Ayr, Kinross, Lanark \u0026amp; Stirling, or ask your McCaskie rep. We also stock Downland Opti-Blox High Energy, as well as Rumevite Graze DUP for ewes and lambs after lambing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I put Lifeline blocks out for ewes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRumenco advise offering Lifeline Lamb \u0026amp; Ewe from six weeks before lambing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Lifeline come in 14-inch and 19-inch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Rumenco list Lifeline Lamb \u0026amp; Ewe as a 22.5kg block in both 14-inch and 19-inch shapes. This listing is the 19-inch; the 14-inch is listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Lifeline Lamb \u0026amp; Ewe good for outdoor lambing flocks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRumenco describe it as ideal for outdoor lambers, as it is offered free-access in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rumenco","offers":[{"title":"22.5kg","offer_id":58966409740671,"sku":"079\/0001050","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/4180\/5235\/files\/Lifeline-LLLE-Block_PINK_DRAFT-scaled_9a7b09be-e954-415c-a3ae-d49a2df6baf4.jpg?v=1793017937","url":"https:\/\/www.mccaskie.store\/products\/rumenco-19-block-lifeline-lamb-ewe","provider":"McCaskie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}