Grain-free pellets for grass-fed feeding programs
Counterpoint Stockfeeds manufactures grain-free grass-fed pellets for beef and sheep producers who require a supplementary feed option where grain-based feeds are unsuitable.
The range includes Beef Performa Grass Fed Pellet and Sheep Performa Grass Fed Pellet. These products are designed to complement pasture, hay, silage and other suitable forage sources while providing additional energy, protein, minerals and vitamins in a convenient pellet.
Grass-fed pellets may be useful where producers need to extend available forage, support livestock during seasonal feed gaps, or provide a more consistent supplement while maintaining a grain-free feeding program.
Where grass-fed pellets fit
Grass-fed pellets are not the same as standard cereal-based pellets.
They are designed for feeding systems where grain is not suitable or cannot be used under the requirements of a particular grass-fed, grain-free, antibiotic-free or customer-specified production program.
They may be used to support:
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Grass-fed beef production systems
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Grass-fed sheep production systems
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Forage extension during seasonal feed shortages
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Supplementary feeding when pasture or hay quality is limiting
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Grain-free feeding programs
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Antibiotic-free feeding programs
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Producers seeking a pellet option instead of loose commodity feeding
Grass-fed pellets should be used with suitable forage and clean, fresh water. Feeding rates should be matched to animal class, liveweight, available pasture or forage, production target and program requirements.
Beef Performa Grass Fed Pellet
Beef Performa Grass Fed Pellet is a grain-free and antibiotic-free pellet for cattle in suitable grass-fed feeding programs.
It is designed as a supplementary feed for cattle where grain-based supplements are unsuitable. It may be used as a partial alternative to hay or to help extend available forage sources such as pasture, hay or silage
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The pellet contains selected vegetable-based protein sources and rumen-support ingredients. It is designed to provide a practical feeding option for cattle while maintaining a low-starch, grain-free formulation.
Beef Performa Grass Fed Pellet may be suitable for:
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Grass-fed beef cattle programs
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PCAS-certified feeding programs
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Pasture supplementation
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Forage extension
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Backgrounding cattle where grain-free feeding is required
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Antibiotic-free feeding programs
Producers should confirm the requirements of their own assurance, certification, processor or customer program before feeding.
Sheep Performa Grass Fed Pellet
Sheep Performa Grass Fed Pellet is a grain-free pellet designed for sheep in suitable grass-fed feeding programs where grain-based supplements are unsuitable.
It may be used as a supplementary feed with pasture, hay or other suitable forage sources. It can help provide additional protein, energy, minerals and vitamins where pasture or conserved forage alone is not meeting animal requirements.
Sheep Performa Grass Fed Pellet may be suitable for:
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Grass-fed sheep feeding programs
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Grain-free supplementary feeding
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Ewe and lamb feeding where grain is not suitable
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Lamb growth and finishing programs requiring grain-free feeding
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Forage extension during seasonal feed gaps
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Antibiotic-free sheep feeding programs
The most suitable feeding rate will depend on animal class, liveweight, available forage, production target and the requirements of any market or assurance program.
Program compliance
Grass-fed, grain-free, antibiotic-free and PCAS requirements can vary depending on the program, processor, customer or market.
Before feeding any supplementary product, producers should confirm:
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Whether pellets are allowed under the program
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Whether the product must be grain free
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Whether antibiotics or ionophores are restricted
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What records need to be kept
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Whether the livestock remain eligible for the intended market
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Whether the buyer or processor has additional requirements
Counterpoint Stockfeeds can provide product information to assist with these checks, but the livestock owner remains responsible for confirming compliance with the relevant program.
Supply, delivery and collection
Packaged products and approved orders can be collected from:
Counterpoint Stockfeeds
128 Punt Road
Barham NSW 2732
Bulk feed deliveries and bulk collection are handled through the mill at:
63 Moulamein Road
Barham NSW 2732
The mill is for bulk deliveries and bulk pick-up only. Packaged products and other collections are handled through 128 Punt Road unless otherwise arranged.
Delivery availability depends on product type, order quantity and destination.
Talk to our Sales and Nutrition Team
Contact the Counterpoint Stockfeeds Sales and Nutrition Team on 03 5453 2107 or complete our contact form.
Please include your phone number, herd size, production level, feeding rate, available forage and the outcome you are trying to achieve.
