FAQ's
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We strive to provide our customers with the answers they’re looking for. We have accumulated a list of FAQs from customer enquiries and feedback which may help you with the information you’re after. They have been categorised into the following categories for ease of use: General, Dose rates & application, Different water soil & feed types, Using Beachport with other products, Trace element questions, Product specific, Beachport with other animals and Animal health problems – does Beachport help?
General
Does your product have a withholding period?
All products have NIL withholding period and NIL ESI.
Is Beachport Liquid Minerals an allowable input under PCAS?
All Beachport Liquid Minerals supplements are approved under the Pasturefed Cattle Assurance System (PCAS).
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Do Beachport products replace my existing supplementation products?
The Beachport range of livestock liquid supplement products are designed to aid in deficiencies of trace elements and also aid in the conversion of both dry and green feed. The Beachport range of products should be used as a tool in your livestock program and should not be considered in any way a “silver bullet”.
The Beachport range of products can be used in conjunction with traditional lick and block supplementation where deficiencies are extreme to make these products more efficient and cost effective.
Can I use Beachport in the unlikely event of the product crystallising (having a crystal-like sediment in the bottom of the drum)?
The likeliness of this happening is rare. The crystallisation of the product usually occurs due to extreme cold conditions like frosts. If the product is left in a cold environment, the Glycerine element in the product may turn hard on rare occasions. If this happens, the product is still perfectly safe to use and still 100% effective, just do not use the crystallised part of the product.
This is because the glycerine will most likely melt/dissolve once put out into the trough (heated up) which will then cause an oily residue across the top of the water in the trough. This will be extremely bitter and the livestock won’t drink the water.
ProDispenser
Can I screw the ProDispenser directly onto a full drum of supplement?
No. The ProDispenser must not be fitted directly to a full drum of concentrate. The required amount of supplement needs to be accurately measured into the drum and topped up with water if necessary, leaving 20% air space at the top. This air space is essential for the ProDispenser to meter correctly.
Why is 20% air space required?
The ProDispenser works using air and water pressure. As product is released, water replaces it in the drum. Without adequate air space, this process cannot function properly and dispensing will be inconsistent.
How long does the ProDispenser take to release the product?
The ProDispenser meters fine-sieved LivestockIQ supplements over approximately 48-72 hours, depending on temperature and conditions, ensuring all animals at the water point have access.
Can the ProDispenser be used with other company products?
The ProDispenser is purpose-built for LivestockIQ supplements and calibrated to suit our fine-sieved formulations. We cannot recommend or guarantee its performance with products from other manufacturers, and prior use with other products may affect dispensing accuracy when returning to a LivestockIQ supplement.