Maxi Grower is a grain-based, highly palatable, protein-rich cattle feed made for beef cattle that need faster growth, better weight gain, and improved feed efficiency. Designed to be fed with pasture, hay, or chaff, Maxi Grower gives producers a practical beef cattle grower feed option when pasture alone is not providing enough protein, energy, or nutritional support.
For cattle over 180kg, young stock moving beyond the weaner stage, heifers needing to reach joining weight, breeders needing a strategic lift, or mobs on dry or ordinary pasture, Maxi Grower helps support a rising plane of nutrition. In simple farmer language, it is a growth-focused cattle ration built to help cattle keep moving forward when the paddock is not doing enough on its own.
Growing cattle is one of those jobs where the little things show up later. Good feed, steady intake, clean water, enough roughage, and the right nutrition at the right time can make a big difference to how cattle fill out, hold condition, and keep moving toward their next production goal.
Every producer knows the story.
One month, the pasture looks decent. The next month, it is dry, stemmy, short, or just not carrying enough punch. You might have cattle coming off the weaner stage, heifers close to joining weight, breeders that need spike feeding, or young cattle that need more than what the paddock is giving them.
That is where Maxi Grower fits in.
In normal farmer language, it is built to help cattle keep going forward when they need more nutrition than pasture alone can provide.
Once cattle move past the early weaner stage, the job is not finished. This is the stage where producers often want frame, muscle, condition, and steady liveweight gain. It is also where a setback can cost time. If cattle lose momentum, it can take a while to get them back on track.
A growing animal needs energy for movement, maintenance, and weight gain. It needs protein for muscle and frame development. It needs minerals and vitamins to support overall health. And most importantly, it needs a feed that cattle will actually eat.
Because here is the practical truth:
A feed can look good on paper, but if cattle do not come onto it well, it will not do the job.
Maxi Grower is made to be highly palatable, with ingredients such as rolled sorghum, cracked chickpeas, protein meal, molasses, urea, grower concentrate, and Bovacillus. That means it is not just about throwing grain in a trough and hoping for the best. It is a balanced grower feed designed to bring energy, protein, digestibility, and rumen support together in one practical feeding option.
Maxi Grower is built for cattle that need extra growth and performance support. It can be especially useful in strategic feeding programs, including helping heifers reach joining weight, supporting breeders during key production stages, grain-assist programs, dry season feeding support, and higher-growth feeding situations.
For producers looking for an energy-rich grower feed that supports liveweight gain, feed efficiency, and rumen function, Maxi Grower offers a practical way to lift nutrition when pasture, hay, or paddock feed is not enough.
Maxwelton recommends feeding Maxi Grower at 1% to 2% of bodyweight for strategic feeding programs, such as heifers and breeders.
| Nutrient / Feature | Amount / Benefit |
| Crude protein | 15.5% minimum |
| Energy | 12.0 MJ ME/kg minimum |
| Dry matter | 88% minimum |
| Calcium | 0.55% minimum |
| Phosphorus | 0.3% minimum |
| Urea | 1.2% maximum |
| Sodium monensin | 25 mg/kg |
| Key benefit | Supports steady growth, feed efficiency, digestion, and a rising plane of nutrition |
In simple terms, Maxi Grower is designed to help cattle keep moving forward when pasture alone is not providing enough nutritional support.
Pasture is always an important part of the cattle feeding program, but pasture quality can change quickly. When feed becomes dry, short, stemmy, or low in protein, cattle may struggle to maintain steady liveweight gain without extra nutritional support.
| Feeding Method | Growth Support | Best Fit |
| Pasture only | Depends heavily on seasonal quality | Good conditions with strong pasture availability |
| Dry or low-quality pasture | Often lower in protein and energy | Maintenance may be possible, but growth can slow |
| Maxi Grower + roughage | Balanced protein, energy, minerals, rumen support, and feed efficiency | Cattle needing faster growth, better weight gain, or strategic nutritional support |
Maxi Grower is not designed to replace good pasture, hay, chaff, water, or stockmanship. It is designed to work alongside roughage as a practical cattle feed for weight gain, growth support, and improved performance when pasture alone is not enough.
The Maxi feeding pathway helps producers match feed to the animal’s stage, weight, and growth target.
Young calves may start on [Maxi Calf] before moving to [Maxi Weaner] as they grow. Once cattle are over 180kg and need stronger growth, better condition, and more consistent performance support, Maxi Grower becomes the next step in the program.
This pathway helps reduce guesswork and gives producers a clearer way to support cattle from early development through to stronger grower performance.
There is a big difference between cattle that are just surviving and cattle that are properly growing. You can usually see it in the mob.
Cattle on a good nutritional plane look fuller. They walk up to feed confidently. Their coats start to shine. They hold themselves better. They are not hollow in the flank, slow to move, or standing around looking like the season is winning.
That is the real-world test.The feed label matters, yes. But the cattle tell the truth.
A smart cattle feeding program is not just about kilograms in the trough. It is about watching the mob and asking:
That last question is the big one.
Maxi Grower is for situations where growth is the target. Whether you are trying to build young cattle, help heifers reach joining weight, support breeders with a strategic nutritional lift, or improve cattle performance on dry pasture, the goal is to keep nutrition steady, practical, and consistent.
The rumen is like the engine room of the animal.
If the rumen is working well, cattle can turn feed into growth more efficiently. If the rumen is upset, intake drops, manure changes, cattle can go off-feed, and performance can slide backwards quickly.
Maxi Grower includes Bovacillus, described by Maxwelton as a natural probiotic supplement developed to support digestive health in cattle. It also includes sodium monensin, which Maxwelton lists for improved liveweight gain and feed conversion efficiency.
That makes Maxi Grower more than just a protein and energy feed. It is designed with digestive support, rumen function, and feed efficiency in mind.
Still, good management matters.
Grain-based cattle feeds should be introduced carefully, especially if cattle are not used to them. Agriculture Victoria notes that grain and pellets need to be introduced gradually and stock monitored to avoid grain poisoning, also known as acidosis.
So the smart move is simple: build cattle onto feed steadily, keep roughage available, provide clean water, and avoid sudden diet changes.
In the Maxi feeding pathway, Maxi Calf suits calves under 120kg, Maxi Weaner suits cattle from 120kg to 180kg, and Maxi Grower is the next step for cattle over 180kg.
That makes the decision easier.
Instead of guessing, producers can match the feed to the animal’s stage and target.
Maxi Grower can be a good fit for:
Of course, every property is different. Pasture quality, hay quality, cattle weight, breed type, weather, body condition, and target markets all play a role.
That is why the best feeding program is never “set and forget.”
It is feed, watch, adjust.
For strategic feeding, Maxi Grower can be fed at 1% to 2% of bodyweight.
For example, a 250kg animal may receive:
| Feeding Rate | Amount Per Head Per Day |
| 1% bodyweight | 2.5kg |
| 1.5% bodyweight | 3.75kg |
| 2% bodyweight | 5kg |
But here is the farmer-sense part: do not just trust the calculator and walk away.
If cattle are cleaning it up too fast, pushing each other around, or some animals are missing out, management needs tweaking. If the pasture is strong, they may need less. If the pasture is dry, short, or low-quality, they may need more support.
Clean water should always be available, and Maxi Grower should be fed with suitable roughage such as pasture, hay, or chaff. The product is designed to be fed alongside roughage, not treated like a magic bag that replaces good stockmanship.
Because Maxi Grower contains grain, urea, and sodium monensin, it should be managed carefully.
Meat & Livestock Australia warns that cereal grains and urea can be poisonous if fed in large amounts before cattle are adapted, and recommends introducing them gradually to reduce risk.
Monensin also needs care. It is used in cattle feed, but horses are extremely sensitive to monensin, and it can be toxic or fatal to them.
So the basics matter:
Australian producers know how fast conditions can change.
A paddock can go from green to ordinary pretty quickly. Young cattle can be growing well, then suddenly need extra support. Heifers might be close to target joining weight but not quite there. Breeders might need a strategic lift before or after a tough patch.
Maxi Grower gives producers a practical Australian cattle feed option for adding energy, protein, minerals, palatability, and digestive support into the program without making feeding more complicated than it needs to be.
The value is simple:
At the end of the day, strong cattle come from smart feeding, good management, and watching the mob closely.
The best feed for cattle weight gain depends on cattle weight, pasture quality, roughage, animal condition, and production goals. A protein-rich, energy-dense cattle feed like Maxi Grower can help support steady liveweight gain when cattle need more nutrition than pasture alone can provide.
Yes. Maxi Grower provides 15.5% minimum crude protein, making it a high protein cattle feed designed to support growth, frame development, condition, and performance in beef cattle.
Maxi Grower is suited to growing cattle over 180kg, including young cattle moving beyond the weaner stage, heifers needing to reach joining weight, breeders needing strategic feeding, and cattle on dry or ordinary pasture.
Yes. Maxi Grower can be used as part of a strategic feeding program to help heifers reach target joining weight by providing extra protein, energy, minerals, and growth support during an important production stage.
Yes. Maxi Grower can be a practical dry season cattle feed support option when pasture becomes dry, short, stemmy, or low in nutritional value. It helps provide extra nutrition to keep cattle moving forward instead of simply maintaining condition.
For strategic feeding, Maxi Grower may be fed at 1% to 2% of bodyweight per head per day. The right amount depends on cattle weight, pasture quality, body condition, and production goals. Always follow label directions and adjust based on how the mob is performing.
Yes. Maxi Grower should be fed with suitable roughage such as pasture, hay, or chaff. Roughage supports rumen function and helps reduce the risk of digestive problems when cattle are being fed grain-based feed.
Yes. Maxi Grower is designed to support better feed efficiency through its balance of protein, energy, minerals, digestibility, rumen support, and sodium monensin. Actual results will depend on cattle type, feeding rate, pasture quality, and overall management.
Yes. Maxi Grower contains urea at a maximum level of 1.2%. Because urea must be managed carefully, cattle should be introduced gradually and fed according to label directions.
Yes. Maxi Grower contains sodium monensin at 25 mg/kg. Monensin is used in cattle feeds to support feed efficiency and liveweight gain, but it must be handled carefully and kept away from horses and non-target animals.
No. Maxi Grower should not be fed to horses. It contains sodium monensin, which can be toxic or fatal to horses. Store the product securely and make sure horses and other non-target animals cannot access it.
Maxi Weaner is designed for cattle from 120kg to 180kg, while Maxi Grower is the next step for cattle over 180kg. Maxi Grower is suited to animals needing continued growth, frame, condition, and stronger performance support.
Cattle can generally move to Maxi Grower once they are over 180kg, depending on their condition, feeding program, and production target. The change should be managed carefully so cattle adjust smoothly.
Yes. Maxi Grower can be used in grain-assist cattle feeding programs where cattle need extra energy, protein, and nutritional support alongside pasture, hay, or chaff.
Maxi Grower is available through Maxwelton Feed & Grain. Producers can contact the Maxwelton team for advice on feeding rates, product selection, and how Maxi Grower may fit into their cattle program.
For advice on feeding rates, product selection, or how Maxi Grower can fit into your cattle program, contact Maxwelton Feed & Grain.
Phone:
Andrew Pauli: 0429 442 627
Alison Pauli: 0427 129 381
Email: admin@maxwelton.com.au
Location: 18 School St, Maxwelton, Queensland 4822
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