Heartland Feed Services | Brands & Suppliers

BRANDS - SUPPLIERS

We believe our producers and their animals deserve only the best – which is why we offer top-rated brands to improve the efficiency, productivity, and profitability of our customers’ livestock operations.

Heartland Feed Services has a full line up of feed products and three mills that can mix and deliver feed directly to your farm. Our feed department includes all the products, supplies and ingredients, as well as the service and delivery to assist your operation. Bulk deliveries are available for your convenience.

WE CARRY:

Purina Honor Show Chow and Equine Brands
Land O’Lakes brand feeds
Kalmbach Feed products

BEEF

Success in the beef industry is measured not only by the “bottom line” but also the quality of product that enters the market. We believe that you deserve a feed partner that is equipped with not only the products and services you need to be successful, but also the staff to support you and your operation throughout the years to come. As your premier beef cattle resource, we are committed to improving the efficiency, productivity and profitability of your beef cattle operation.

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DAIRY

Today’s dairyman faces the challenges of not only keeping track of the bottom line, but delivering a quality product to kitchen tables nationwide. At Heartland Feed Services, we are equipped with a knowledgeable and driven sales staff willing and able to assist our customers in meeting these challenges and quality products to back them up along the way. Our team of dairy and calf specialists are committed to you, your operation and providing you with top-rated nutritional products during all stages of development for your herd.

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SWINE

Our swine feed programs are built with the producer in mind. Our swine consultants are equipped with the best products and superior knowledge to help you make the most out of your swine operation. From breeding and farrowing to growing and finishing – our goal is to offer complete feeds and custom mixes that promote healthy animals for your operation. No matter the size of your operation – quality is at the core of our feed program.

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FEED FAQ

When should I start to introduce calf starter to my bottle calves?

We suggest offering a good quality starter within the first 3 days of birth. Offering small amounts of starter early on will allow your calves to find and introduce themselves to starter intakes sooner. Always offer free choice water.

How much milk replacer should I be feeding my calves?

Mercer Landmark offers many different milk replacer and calf programs. Every farm is different and our calf and heifer specialists work with each operation to help you determine your growth goals and how to reach them.

Should I be feeding probiotics?

Maintaining a healthy gut is always important in every calf, but all probiotics are not the same. While some probiotics are more calf specific then others, we encourage you to work with your feed specialist to help maintain a healthy gut environment in your calves.

Can I make up for a lower ADG during the milk phase by feeding more during the grower phase?

This is called compensatory gain, and the answer is no. While it may cost less to put weight on an animal as he or she gets older, you lose the efficiency as a young animal and you cannot make up for the lost gain opportunities at a young age during the grower stage or beyond.

At what age should I be weaning my calves?

Most commonly dairy replacement heifers are kept on milk for 7 to 8 weeks, where dairy bull calves may be weaned a week earlier around 6-7 weeks. Weaning can vary on each farm depending on your current program and growth goals.

Is there a way I can utilize my whole milk on farm?

Yes, in addition to milk replacer we offer a balancer product that can boost your whole milk to help your calves put on both frame growth and weight to get your calves off to a better start, while still being able to use on farm milk. Talk with one of Mercer Landmark’s calf and heifer specialists to build a plan that gives your calves a balanced nutrition program.

Does Mercer Landmark offer a nutrition program for automated calf feeders?

Yes, Mercer Landmark’s calf and heifer specialists can work with you to come up with a feeding program individualized to your farm and growth goals.