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From ruminant feeds for rearing, feeding and finishing to the beef, sheep and dairy sectors, to silage analysis, our expert team – many of whom come to from farming backgrounds – are on-hand to help deliver the best solutions for your farming operation.
Our footprint
Following the acquisition of the grain merchanting business of W.N. Lindsay Ltd in 2021, our feed department expanded significantly as we assumed a contract manufacturing and storage agreement with the Crannoch feed blending plant.
Located five miles north-east of our Keith Grain Store, Crannoch is a ruminant blending site that produces high-quality feed blends, using UK raw materials wherever possible.
From here, the products are either collected by local farmers or distributed throughout our trading area, with a further manufacturing and storage agreement at Springwells near Greenlaw in the Scottish Borders.
Raw materials
In our unique position as both a merchanting and malting business, alongside key partnerships with distilleries for their co-products, we have control over many of the raw materials that comprise our feed blends.
Our Tweed Valley Maltings in Berwick-upon-Tweed is the largest single malting site in the UK, producing more than 100 tonnes of malt residual pellets each week, which are sold either as straights or used in our blends.
Meanwhile, our grain trading team purchase the required tonnages of feed barley from farms local to Crannoch each harvest, while we also manage the collection and distribution of dark grains from North British Distillery and Strathclyde Distillery.
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"In having oversight over many of the major ingredients in our feed blends, it enables us to produce blends of the highest quality, while maintaining good value for our customers."
Robb Milne, Regional Sales Director, McCreath Simpson & Prentice
Tailored feeds
In line with our Universal Feed Assurance Scheme (UFAS) accreditation, we have the expertise to be able to supply bespoke feeding options, because we understand that customer requirements differ from farm-to-farm.
It means that we can provide your livestock with the feed that they need, rather than just what is available.
We have a range of blends for sheep and cattle across various growth stages – from a calf grower mix and lamb course mix through to finishing rations – while also offering straights and compounds.
Silage analysis
With members of our team on the Feed Adviser Register (FAR), we have the capability to take in silage samples and test them to determine their nutritional value, obtaining a detailed breakdown of its metabolisable energy (ME), sugars, proteins and how it has fermented.
From there, we can identify any potential deficiencies in the ruminant’s diet and supply a product from our extensive range to ensure the best possible feed solution for livestock farmers.
Our cattle feed blends
CALF COARSE BLEND
A highly palatable, 17% protein complementary feed designed for steady growth in cattle from a few days old to weaning
- Highly palatable mixture for young calves which encourages consistent intake
- Mix of barley and flaked peas/beans provides both fast and slow-release energy for steady growth
- Suitable for early calf rearing and smooth transition to solid feed
- Contains Acid Buf to maintain stable rumen pH and reduce acidosis risk
BALANCER 20 BLEND
A high-energy, 20% protein complementary feed designed for mixing with cereals to create a complete mineralised ration for cattle
- Protein rich blend which supports growth, condition and milk production
- Molasses and Sugar Beet enhance palatability which encourages consistent intake
- Suitable for any stage of growing or finishing cattle
- Flexible inclusion rates with barley to make
- Has an enhanced rate of minerals and Acid Buf, as it is designed to be diluted down with barley
GROWER BLEND
A balanced, fully mineralised 15% protein blend designed for growing and fattening cattle, from pre-weaning to 400kg
- Complete feed that supports steady growth and muscle development in young stock pre-finishing
- Combination of starch and digestible fibre provides consistent energy and promotes healthy digestion
- Contains Acid Buf to maintain stable rumen pH and reduce acidosis risk
FINISHER BLEND
A palatable, high-energy 13% protein complementary blend for maximum daily liveweight gain in cattle finishing systems
- Promotes the efficient finishing of cattle (over 12 weeks)
- Fully mineralised plus Acid Buf as standard which supports rumen health and stabilises pH levels
- Formulated from simple, high-quality raw materials
- Encourages high intake and strong feed conversion efficiency
Our sheep feed blends
LAMB COARSE MIX
- 17% protein blend for young lambs, which can also be used as a safe diet for growing tups
- Features quality raw materials, including barley, oats, wheat distillers, Supaflow sugar beet, cooked flaked maize, peas and beans, Hipro Soya and molasses
- Fully mineralised plus Acid Buf as standard
LAMB FINISHER BLEND
A palatable, fully mineralised 16% protein blend that supports the rapid and efficient finishing of lambs
- Formulated with whole barley and oats for digestible energy
- Complete mineral package and Acid Buf as standard supports rumen health, stabilises pH and promotes efficient digestion
- Delivers consistent performance in both housed and field finishing systems
- Suited to intensive lamb finishing systems seeking consistent weight gain and finish quality
EWE BLEND
- 17% protein blend for ewes pre and post lambing
- Features quality raw materials, including whole oats, barley, Supaflow sugar beet, wheat distillers, Hipro Soya and molasses
- Fully mineralised
Our general purpose blends
BANFF BLEND
A versatile, clean-flowing 17% protein complementary blend for feeding straight or mixing with grain for all classes of cattle and sheep
- Clean and consistent pellet blend that flows well through feeders
- High protein and energy safe feed that can be fed alone or mixed with cereals
- Non-mineralised formulation making it suitable for use in custom diets
- Ideal for flexible feeding systems across cattle and sheep enterprises
