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Phosphorus for Growing Cattle in Northern Australia

Phosphorus for Growing Cattle in Northern Australia

Feed Conversion Efficiency in Beef Cattle: What Producers Should Track

Feed Conversion Efficiency in Beef Cattle: What Producers Should Track

Supplement Feeding Program for Growing Beef Cattle

Supplement Feeding Program for Growing Beef Cattle

Compensatory Growth in Cattle: What Producers Should Know

Compensatory Growth in Cattle: What Producers Should Know

Heifer Joining Weight: Nutrition and Growth Targets

Heifer Joining Weight: Nutrition and Growth Targets

When to Move from Maxi Weaner to Maxi Grower

When to Move from Maxi Weaner to Maxi Grower

Feeding Growing Cattle on Dry Pasture in Northern Australia

Feeding Growing Cattle on Dry Pasture in Northern Australia

Protein vs Energy for Growing Beef Cattle

Protein vs Energy for Growing Beef Cattle

Average Daily Gain in Cattle: How to Calculate and Use It

Average Daily Gain in Cattle: How to Calculate and Use It

How to Increase Weight Gain in Growing Beef Cattle

How to Increase Weight Gain in Growing Beef Cattle

Is Creep Feeding Calves Worth It? Cost per kg Gain

Is Creep Feeding Calves Worth It? Cost per kg Gain

Creep Feeding Calves in Drought and Dry Season

Creep Feeding Calves in Drought and Dry Season

How to Increase Beef Calf Weaning Weight Without Simply Feeding More

How to Increase Beef Calf Weaning Weight Without Simply Feeding More

Creep Feeding vs Early Weaning for Beef Calves

Creep Feeding vs Early Weaning for Beef Calves

Protein and Energy Requirements for Early-Weaned Beef Calves

Protein and Energy Requirements for Early-Weaned Beef Calves

When Do Beef Calves Start Eating Grain and Why Does It Matter?

When Do Beef Calves Start Eating Grain and Why Does It Matter?

How to Get Calves Eating Creep Feed Before Weaning

How to Get Calves Eating Creep Feed Before Weaning

How Early Can You Wean a Beef Calf? Age, Weight & Practical Guidelines

How Early Can You Wean a Beef Calf? Age, Weight & Practical Guidelines

What to Feed Early-Weaned Beef Calves Under 120kg

What to Feed Early-Weaned Beef Calves Under 120kg

How Much Creep Feed Should a Beef Calf Eat Per Day?

How Much Creep Feed Should a Beef Calf Eat Per Day?

When Should You Start Creep Feeding Beef Calves?

When Should You Start Creep Feeding Beef Calves?

Creep Feeding Beef Calves: Benefits, Setup & When to Use It

Creep Feeding Beef Calves: Benefits, Setup & When to Use It

Urea and Monensin in Cattle Feed: Safety Basics for Producers

Urea and Monensin in Cattle Feed: Safety Basics for Producers

Coccidiosis Around Weaning: What Cattle Producers Should Watch For

Coccidiosis Around Weaning: What Cattle Producers Should Watch For

Why Roughage and Water Matter When Feeding Beef Weaners

Why Roughage and Water Matter When Feeding Beef Weaners

When Should Cattle Move from Maxi Calf to Maxi Weaner?

When Should Cattle Move from Maxi Calf to Maxi Weaner?

Why Some Weaners Perform Better Than Others in the Same Mob

Why Some Weaners Perform Better Than Others in the Same Mob

How to Monitor a Weaner Feeding Program for Better Growth

How to Monitor a Weaner Feeding Program for Better Growth

How Much Trough Space Do Beef Weaners Need?

How Much Trough Space Do Beef Weaners Need?

Dry-Season Feeding for Beef Weaners in Northern Australia

Dry-Season Feeding for Beef Weaners in Northern Australia

How to Introduce Beef Weaners to New Feed Safely

How to Introduce Beef Weaners to New Feed Safely

Protein vs Energy for Beef Weaners: What Matters?

Protein vs Energy for Beef Weaners: What Matters?

How Much Feed Should a Beef Weaner Eat Per Day?

How Much Feed Should a Beef Weaner Eat Per Day?

7 Common Cattle Feeding Mistakes That Slow Growth in Young Cattle

7 Common Cattle Feeding Mistakes That Slow Growth in Young Cattle

Molasses for Cattle: Benefits, Feeding Rates & How to Use It

Molasses for Cattle: Benefits, Feeding Rates & How to Use It

Why Calves Lose Weight After Weaning and How to Prevent It

Why Calves Lose Weight After Weaning and How to Prevent It

Maxi Grower | High Protein Feed for Cattle Growth & Weight Gain

Maxi Grower | High Protein Feed for Cattle Growth & Weight Gain

Maxi Weaner: A Smart Feed Choice for Stronger, Healthier Beef Weaners

Maxi Weaner: A Smart Feed Choice for Stronger, Healthier Beef Weaners

Maxi Calf | High Protein Calf Feed for Healthy Growth & Performance

Maxi Calf | High Protein Calf Feed for Healthy Growth & Performance

Testimonial

Feedback from those who trust us

Basalt Grazing Pty Ltd uses Maxi Weaner for calves straight off their mothers. The young cattle take to the feed quickly, helping maintain their weight during the weaning process. The team is very happy with the product and committed to continuing its use.

Basalt Grazing Client

We’ve been using Maxi Weaner for three years, and the improvement in our livestock’s condition is clear. The feed is consistently high quality and has proven to be a solid investment. Our weaners gain weight, develop their rumen effectively, and grow into heavier, more marketable animals sooner. Feeding throughout the year maintains a strong nutritional plane, delivering better long term results. The feed is always readily available, and the Maxi Grain team are great to work with. We will continue to recommend them and their products to other producers.

Euraba Pastoral Client

We have been using Weaner Meal for our forest weaners and Crushed Sorghum T8 Mix with M4UR for an end of year supplement from Maxwelton Feed & Grain for a number of years. Service is second to none and because it is local and a great product, price is as good a value for money as you will find. I am very happy to recommend Andrew and Alison, and their products. They are a great asset to our district!

Colin & Maddie Blacklock Client

We have been feeding our cattle Maxi Weaner from Maxwelton Feed & Grain for several seasons and have noticed a remarkable improvement in stock health and condition.The product is clean, fresh, and highly palatable, which encourages even our pickiest eaters to consume it readily. As a result, we've seen better weight gains throughout our herd. We highly recommend this product to ensure your cattle receive the best possible nutrition, especially during critical periods such as weaning.

Bunda Beef Client

We have used a variety of products from Andrew and Alison at Maxwelton Feed & Grain with great success. The improved health and weight gain of our second round weaners from being fed Maxi Weaner feed is clearly noticeable, even to the point where they develop a shine before leaving the yard. We have also started using their Maxi Grower product to keep young herd bulls on a rising plane of nutrition later in the season. The consistency and palatability of both products is of a high quality, as is their forage sorghum hay which we have fed to all classes of cattle. We are happy to recommend the products, as well as the service and knowledge of the team behind Maxwelton Feed & Grain.

David and Catherine Woodhouse Client

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your questions, answered.

A weaner will typically consume 2–3% of its body weight per day. For example, a 100 kg weaner will eat approximately 2–3 kg of feed daily.

When introducing feed to young cattle, ensure that 60–70% of the diet consists of hay or good quality pasture and 30 40% of grain. The grain proportion can be progressively increased over time to support improved weight gain.

Feed Maxi Calf up to 120 kg, then transition to Maxi Weaner until 180 kg, followed by Maxi Grower to achieve the desired outcome. As a guide, a 100 kg calf will typically require around 4 weeks on Maxi Calf before moving onto Maxi Weaner.

Ensure animals have equal access to feed by providing adequate trough space for the entire herd when feeding daily. If feeding less frequently, use feed bins with controlled access or mechanical restrictions to regulate intake. Where possible, draft animals by weight and manage them in separate groups to minimise competition and bullying.

Yes. The inclusion of monensin helps control coccidiosis. It is important to ensure cattle consume their full daily ration so the effective dosage of monensin is achieved.

No. All Maxi stockfeed products contain monensin, which is toxic to horses and must not be fed to them