Changes how cattle eat
A Cargill Branded Feed innovation.
What we saw
The starter ration was the biggest hassle and the slowest to make in the feedyard because of all the roughage needed.
Also, feed consumption with new cattle could be sporadic and inconsistent.
If we were able to make a starter that was more palatable and improve rumen health, consumption would increase.
What
we did
We designed a complete starter based on Sweet Bran and with the optimal levels of roughage, vitamins, and minerals.
This formulation brought higher rumen pH
and less digestive stress to the animal.
RAMP stair-stepped well
into the finishing ration, and the rumen health and intake benefits lasted all through the finishing period.
More even feed consumption
with more frequent smaller meals over a 24-hour period resulting in greater intake.
What’s the
operational
impact?
RAMP changes the operation as much as the animals’ feeding habits.
RAMP reduces cost inconsistency worry
As a complete starter ration, it requires zero batching and mixing—which lessens labor and equipment expense.
Every load is consistent.
Because we fully manage production and logistics, customers never need to be concerned about RAMP being there. It will be.
A new service experience
Cargill Branded Feed saw an opportunity to deliver a better experience to our customers. As a sole supplier for our unique ingredient, we created brand promises to not just allay concerns with typical ingredient supply, but also formed a partnership that delivered real value.
Reliable Supply
RAMP is shipped directly to feedyards by our team of inventory-management specialists who ensure customers never run out of feed.
Reliable Quality
RAMP is guaranteed to be consistent. Every load is quality-tested for the expected nutrition and formulation every time.
Dig into the science and research behind our innovative product.
Our desire to find a better way to feed cattle led to discoveries that have reshaped thinking and disrupted conventional practices.
RAMP is just one of the many innovative brands from Cargill Branded Feed—a unique business unit within Cargill dedicated to the discovery of better ways to feed animals.
