Spey Syrup

Spey Syrup

Spey Syrup is a very palatable free flowing distillery syrup, high in protein and energy, drives intakes and rumen protein production as well as reducing diet sorting.

Recommended daily feed rates (per head basis)

Spey Syrup can be fed as part of a TMR, within a blend or as a straight liquid by pouring onto
other feeds or via ball feeders.

• Milking Cows: Up to 5 (typically 3)kg*

• Dry Cows: Up to 4 kg*

• Replacement Heifers: Up to 4 kg and up to 15% of the DMI*

• Calves (to 12 weeks): Up to 0.75 kg and up to 10% of the DMI*

• Growing Cattle: Up to 4 kg and up to 15% of the DMI*

• Finishing Cattle: Up to 5 kg and up to 20% of the DMI*

• Suckler Cows: Up to 5 (typically 3)kg*

• Ewes and Rams: Unless specifically recommended, Spey Syrup should not be used in
sheep diets due to the risk of copper poisoning. It should never be fed to
housed sheep.

DMI = dry matter intake

• Spey Syrup is delivered in 20 and 29 bulk tankers and is available UK wide, all year around.

• Tanks should be built to hold and dispatch bulk liquids. They should be well maintained and cleaned out
regularly to prevent the build-up of sediment.

• A 4-inch diameter pipe work is adequate to handle Spey
Syrup.

Spey Syrup should be used within 12 months of delivery.

Spey Syrup is a co-product from the Scottish Whisky Industry. It is the liquid remaining after first distillation which is concentrated by removing water using a technique known as evaporation.

Spey Syrup is a FEMAS assured (or a recognised equivalent) product. Spey Syrup (Pot Ale) is listed under
number 1.12.16 in the EU Catalogue of Feed Materials.

TRIDENT FEEDS

KEY FEATURES

  • High in energy and a good source of rumen degradable protein.
  • Contains yeast cell wall material; studies have shown that these provide fermentable carbohydrate for the rumen microbes.