Ruralco Dairy Guide 2023

RURALCO DAIRY GUIDE

Offering you the latest information on Ruralco’s top selling dairy products.

Working for you this dairy season.

Our extensive product range will ensure you maximise production and performance on-farm. Here is a simple guide to show our range of dairy products.

We offer competitive pricing with real value and are here to make your farming life easier. Shop online or in store, and we’ll deliver the right product when you need it.

Talk to one of our friendly Ruralco representatives today. Simply contact us on 0800 787 256, email us via ruralco@ruralco.co.nz, shop online at www.ruralco.co.nz or head into one of our stores in Ashburton, Methven or Rakaia.

Remember to always read the product label.

CONTENTS:

DAIRY HYGIENE page 3

BLOAT page 10

CALF FEED page 8

TEAT CARE

page 11

CALF MILK REPLACER page 9

HEAT DETECTION page 14

best of Ruralco’s knowledge are true and accurate. Such statements are not binding statements about the suitability of products for a particular application. It is the customer’s responsibility to validate that a particular product with the properties described in the product specification is suitable for use in a particular application. Always read the product label.

Order any combination of four pallets of minerals (from the six options below) and confirm a fantastic season’s price, plus save on freight.

DAIRY HYGIENE

JETSET

An economic low to medium foam acid detergent for mature sheds with little turbulence.

Active ingredient: 300g/L Phosphoric and Organic Acids

QUANTUM CLEAR

Biogro certified, natural acid-based detergent that uses 25% less water with no residue traces.

Active ingredient: 390g/L Citric Acid

QUANTUM RED

Performance acid detergent that buffers difficult water in low turbulence and difficult to clean plants.

Active ingredient: 400g/L Phosphoric and Organic Acids

QUANTUM POWDER

High strength, heavy duty powered alkali detergent with a stable chlorine formulation.

Active ingredient: 780g/kg Caustic Alkalis

QUANTUM XL

Ultra-low foam liquid alkali detergent recommended for high turbulence and automated milking machines.

Active ingredient: 375g/L Sodium Hydroxide

C3

A heavy duty chlorinated cleaning chemical product used for a variety of cleaning purposes.

Active ingredient: 140g/L Available Chlorine (148g/L Sodium Hypochlorite)

KONCRETE KLEANER

A heavy-duty all-purpose concrete cleaner for use on all concrete surfaces around the farm and the home.

Active ingredient: Benzalkonium Chloride

High performance, low-foaming acid detergent sanitiser, developed specifically for cleaning high velocity plants.

Active ingredient: 215g/L Phosphoric Acid and 230g/L Sulphuric Acid

High performance, acidic detergent sanitiser for cleaning milk harvesting equipment.

Active ingredient: 125g/L Phosphoric Acid and 115g/L Sulphuric Acid

AQUAKLENZ HV OPTIMUM OPTIMUM 2

Premium acidic detergent sanitiser for cleaning milk harvesting equipment.

Active ingredient: 105g/L Sulphuric Acid and 114g/L Hydroxyacetoc Acid

Premium acidic detergent sanitiser for cleaning milk harvesting equipment.

Active ingredient: 149g/L Phosphoric acid, 126g/L Sulfuric acid and 23g/L Sulfamic acid

PHASER AVOID

Heavy-duty caustic detergent for the removal and suspension of mineral soils.

Active ingredient: 402g/L Sodium Hydroxide

CHLORIDE OF LIME

Deodorant sanitiser bleach for general purpose cleaning.

Active ingredient: 350g/kg Calcium Hypochlorite

KLEER KLENZ

Ideal as a weekly alkaline treatment to prevent protein build-up in farm dairies. Use in conjunction with acid detergent sanitiser cleaning programmes.

Active ingredient: Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate, Sodium Hydroxide

PRINCIPAL

Concentrated chlorinated alkaline liquid detergent, formulated especially for recirculation cleaning of milk harvesting equipment.

XY-12

Chlorinated liquid, ideal for many cleaning and sanitising applications in the dairy shed.

Active ingredient: 140g/L Chlorine and 147g/L Sodium Hydroxide

ZOOM ACID

Fast acting acid detergent sanitiser.

ZOOM ALKALI LIQUID

A non-chlorinated liquid alkali that contains for effective removal of protein deposits on milking equipment.

ZOOM ALKALI POWDER

Powerful chlorinated alkali powder.

Active ingredients: 800g per kg of total alkali, and 3.2% stable chlorine content

ZOOM CHLOR ALKALI

Powerful chlorinated alkali liquid for removal of fat and protein deposits on milking equipment.

ZOOM HYPO CHLOR

An all purpose chlorinated liquid which has a wide range of cleaning and sanitising applications in the dairy shed.

Active ingredient: 15% Sodium Hypochlorite

FARMGUARD MAXIMISE

All in one acid cleaner that reduces the requirement for additional alkali washes.

Active ingredient: Phosphoric / Sulphuric / Sulphamic Acids

Ultra high strength chlorinated alkali powder for use with all milking machines and silos.

Active ingredient: Sodium Hydroxide

FARMGUARD CHLOROPOWER PLUS FARMGUARD SUPERSOLVE

Non chlorinated alkali based detergent for the removal of fat and protein from all milk contact surfaces within the milking plant and silo.

Active ingredient: Sodium Hydroxide / Potassium Hydroxide

FARMGUARD CHLORIDE OF LIME

A chlorinated powder cleaner with additional sanitising and deodorising properties designed for external cleaning.

Active ingredient: Sodium Carbonate / Calcium Hypochlorite

FARMGUARD RIPPER STRIPPER

Heavy duty chlorinated cleaning chemical for dairy shed and water treatment use.

Active ingredient: Sodium Hypochlorite

ACID 2010

For Ultra Low Foam use in the daily hot and cold water cleaning and sanitizing of the farm dairy milking plant and vat/silo.

Active ingredient: Phosphoric acid

WONDER SILVER

For Ultra Low Foam use in the daily hot and cold water cleaning and sanitizing of the farm dairy milking plant and vat/silo.

Active ingredient: Phosphoric acid

AC LIQUID

For the twice weekly alkaline wash for the removal of protein, fat and milkstone in the dairy milking plant and vat/silo.

Active ingredient: Sodium hydroxide

DAIRY HYPOCHLORITE

Sanitizing food areas, milking plant, vats and water treatment, periodic cleaning to remove milk protein deposits, exterior cleaning of stainless steel equipment and for the elimination of offensive odours.

Active ingredient: Sodium Hypochlorite

For the cleaning of stainless steel equipment soiled by cold milk.

Active ingredient: Sodium Hydroxide & sodium hypochlorite

KLORAN SUPER LIQUID KLORAN

Suitable for the removal of stubborn fats, greases and protein type soils requiring a caustic based cleaner.

Active ingredient: Sodium Hydroxide

An excellent cost effective acid for cleaning stainless steel farm plant and equipment.

Active ingredient: 170g/L of Phosphoric Acid and 114g/L of Sulphuric Acid

G2 POWERFLUSH

Very low foaming acid detergent formulated to clean and sanitise stainless steel and rubber surfaces.

Active ingredient: 210g/L phosphoric acid, 120g/L sulphuric acid

PUREFLUSH

Dairy acid formulated from break-through technology developed from ingredients naturally found in milk.

Active ingredient: 45% mixed organic (Lactic & Citric) acids

THERMOFLUSH

A powerful blend of acids with an in-built sanitiser primarily used for the removal of milkstone in milking plants.

Active ingredient: 630g/L Phosphoric Acid and 44g/L Glycolic Acid

CIRCOMATE

Very low foaming heavy-duty chlorinated alkali detergent formulated to clean stainless and rubber surfaces exposed to milk.

Active ingredient: 600g/kg Sodium Hydroxide and 25g/kg Sodium Dichloroisocynurate

HYPO

Removes dairy soil from walls, concrete floors and pipe-work, can be used as a booster when mixed with alkali wash.

Active ingredient: 13% Sodium Hypochlorite

CALF FEED

PACK SIZE:

CALF MAX 20% MUESLI

Stimulates appetite and digestion, enhances rumen development and encourages growth of good bacteria.

NRM MOOZLEE

Highly palatable to promote hard feed intake and stimulate early rumen development in calves.

CALF MAX 20% PELLETS

A pelleted feed, combining grains, vegetable protein meals and molasses with crude protein.

NRM GROWUP 20%

A pelleted feed with the perfect balance of energy and protein to ensure your calves reach their growth potential.

PACK SIZE:

Cleaner

TYPE: 20L, 100L & 200L

CRUDE PROTEIN:

CRUDE PROTEIN:

CRUDE PROTEIN:

20% 18% 16% or 20% 20%

TYPE: 20kg 8

CALF MILK REPLACER

MILLIGANS CLASSIC

Blended to meet the nutritional requirements of young calves and contains a vitamin and mineral premix to maximize calf health.

MILLIGANS GO CALF BOOST MILLIGANS

Contains Bovatec for coccidiosis control. Specific vitamin and mineral premix for calves.

ExcelPlus additive – contains specially selected plant extracts, essential oils, functional fibre and a prebiotic, as well as a specific vitamin and mineral premix for calves.

SPRAYFO BLUE

Supports rapid early rumen development, helping to reduce any post-weaning growth checks.

Probiotics, prebiotics, essential oils, a vitamin and mineral premix and a coccidiostat to give calves the best start possible.

Probiotics, prebiotics, essential oils, a vitamin and mineral premix and a coccidiostat to give calves the best start possible.

BLOAT

BLOATEZE

High strength, low dose Alcohol Ethoxylate bloat treatment for prevention and treatment of frothy bloat.

Active ingredient: Contains 700g/L Alcohol Ethoxylate and 70g/L Ethylene Propylene Oxide Block Co-Polymer

BLOATEZE DFA

Specially formulated Dosatron approved frothy bloat treatment for in-line dispensing systems and alkathene piping.

Active ingredient: 880g/L Ethylene Oxide / Propylene Oxide Block Co-Polymers

BLOATENZ 2 IN 1

A blend of pluronic type surfactants formulated to control bloat in dairy cows and other ruminants.

Active ingredient: 915.42 g/L polyoxalene

BLOATENZ PLUS

For drenching and trough treatment of bloat in cattle.

Active ingredient: polypropylene oxide and 975.65 g/litre polyethylene oxide

BLOAT CONTROL

Can be used as a trough or drench treatment.

AAKLAND NO-BLOAT

For water trough treatment to aid in the treatment and prevention of bloat in cattle. Can be used for oral trenching.

Active ingredient: alcohols, c9-11-iso, c-10 rich, ethoxylated 950 g/L

PREMIUM BLOAT

For drenching and trough treatment as an aid in the prevention of bloat in cattle.

Active ingredient: 800g/L Alcohol Ethoxylate Propoxylate

5L, 20L, 100L & 200L

20L, 100L & 200L

20L, 200L

5L, 20L, 100L & 200L

PACK SIZE: 20L, 200L & 1,000L

PACK SIZE: 25L, 100L & 200L

PACK SIZE: 200L, 1,000L

TEAT CARE

ACTIVE TEAT CONDITIONER

Emollient enriched skin conditioner for adding to teat sprays during early lactation and challenging periods.

Active ingredient: Contains Glycerine 300g/L, Sorbitol 440g/L, with Aloe Vera 20g/L (as extract) and Allantoin 3g/L

IODOSHIELD ACTIVE

Iodine-based teat spray containing Manuka honey and emollient for killing bugs in challenging conditions.

Active ingredient: 23g/L Iodine and 550g/L Mixed Emollient

TEATSHIELD ACTIVE

Chlorhexidine-based teat spray with Manuka honey and emollient, for teat maintenance and medium risk environments.

Active ingredient: 44g/L Chlorhexidine Gluconate, 300g/L Sorbitol, 100g/L Glycerine and 150g/L Propylene Glycol

GLYCERINE

Emollient and skin conditioner that helps in the recovery of cracked and chapped teats.

GSE EMOLLIENT

Proven balance combinations of emolient that when added to a teat sanitiser can aid in improving teat condition.

HIBITANE 2 PLUS

A high emollient Chlorhexidine Digluconate based teat spray designed to control mastitis-causing organisms.

Active ingredient: 103 g/L sorbitol, 35 g/L chlorhexidine digluconate (free base), 590 g/L glycerol

100L, 200L & 1,000L

100L, 200L & 1,000L

Chlorhexidine

100L, 200L & 1,000L

20L, 100L & 200L

100L, 200L & 1,000L

TEAT GUARD 2

A NPE Free Iodine based teat sanitiser providing broad spectrum control of common mastitis producing organisms.

Active ingredient: 117 g/L sorbitol, 154 g/L glycerol and 23 g/L iodine

GLYCERINE

Enhances dairy cow teat condition in challenging climatic conditions.

Active ingredient: Glycerine Emollient 98%

TEATX

Advanced chlorhexidine teat sanitiser, delivering superior teat condition to help prevent mastitis.

Active ingredient: Active chlorhexidine 3% and emollient glycerine 35%

TEATX PLUS

Delivers superior teat condition to help prevent mastitis.

Active ingredient: Active chlorhexidine 1.9% and emollient glycerine 40%

TRIODEX

Low irritant formulation to aid teat skin health.

Active ingredients: 10g/L Available Iodine. 350g/L Glycerine Emollient

FARMGUARD GLYCERINE

High grade emollient for addition to teat spray to maintain or protect teats from cracking or drying.

Active ingredient: glycerol 999 g/litre

FARMGUARD ULTIMATE

Chlorhexidine based teat spray for use as a post-milking control of mastitis and as an aid in teat conditioning.

Active ingredient: 357 g/L sorbitol, 45 g/L chlorhexidine (free acid) and 250 g/L glycerol

PACK SIZE: 5L, 20L, 100L, 200L & 1,000L

TYPE: Iodine

FARMGUARD TEAT CARE

Iodine-based teat spray for use as a post-milking control of mastitis and as an aid in teat conditioning.

Active ingredient: 22g/L Iodine & 52g/L Emollient

PACK SIZE:

20L, 100L, 200L & 1,000L

PACK SIZE:

PACK SIZE: 20L, 100L, 200L & 1,000L

TYPE:

Chlorhexidine

TYPE: Chlorhexidine

PACK SIZE: 20L, 100L, 200L & 1,000L

TYPE: Iodine

PACK SIZE:

20L, 100L & 200L 20L, 200L

PACK SIZE:

TYPE:

PACK SIZE:

TYPE:

15L, 200L & Bulk 20L, 200L

Chlorhexidine Iodine

Contains a blend of superior cosmetic grade emollients. Suitable for adding to all teat sprays.

Active ingredient: ethoxylated lanolin

EMOLAN GLYCERINE

Aids in the recovery of cracked and chapped teats.

Active ingredient: Glycerine

PACK SIZE: 20L, 100L 200L & 1,000L

PACK SIZE: 20L, 100L

PACK SIZE: 20L, 200L & 1,000L

Chlorhexidine based teat spray, for use in the control of mastitis and aids in control of teat cracking and chapping.

Active ingredient: 22.5 g/L Chlorhexidine Digluconate, 300g/L of Glycerine

Gentle on both operators and cows, very effective teat spray containing high levels of emollient.

Active ingredient: 44g/L Chlorhexidine Digluconate, 230g/L of Glycerine

UDDERCONTROL UDDERMATE UDDERMAX

Iodine based teat sanitiser with Lactic acid to assist in mastitis control and teat condition.

Active ingredient: 10g/L Iodine and 100g/L Lactic Acid

AAKLAND IODINE TEATSPRAY

Iodine based teat sanitiser which contains glycerine to assist in healing chapped teats. To aid in the control of mastitis in dairy cows.

Active ingredient: Glycerine

AAKLAND TEATSAN PLUS

To aid in the control of mastitis in dairy cows.

Active ingredient: Glycerine

AAKLAND GLYCERINE

Aids in enhancing the teat condition of dairy cows.

Active ingredient: 1,254 g/L glycerol

PACK SIZE: 200L, 1,000L

TYPE: Chlorhexidine

PACK SIZE: 20L, 200L & 1,000L

TYPE: Iodine

PACK SIZE: 25L, 100L & 200L

TYPE: Chlorhexidine TYPE: Iodine

PACK SIZE: 25L, 100L & 200L

TYPE: Chlorhexidine

PACK SIZE: 20L, 100L & 200L

HEAT DETECTION

TELL TAIL TAIL

PAINT APPLICATOR

Oil based tail paint.

TELL TAIL TAIL

PAINT AEROSOL

General purpose tail paint and animal marker aerosol.

DETAIL TAIL

PAINT PAIL

Water based tail paint.

DAIRY MARK TAIL PAINT AEROSOL

Aerosol tail paint for heat detection and general stock management.

TAIL ALERT TAIL

PAINT APPLICATOR

Oil based tail paint.

AI HEAT DETECTORS

Bovine Heat Detection.

HEAT SEEKERS

Pressure-activated ‘heat’ detector for cattle with a self-adhesive application.

PACK SIZE: 1L COLOURS: Blue, Green, Red, Orange, Yellow & Pink

PACK SIZE: 500ml COLOURS: Blue, Green, Red, Orange, Yellow & Pink

PACK SIZE: 4L, 10L COLOURS: Blue, Green, Red, Orange, Yellow & Pink

PACK SIZE: 500ml COLOURS: Blue, Green, Red, Orange, Yellow & Pink

PACK SIZE: 1L, 10L COLOURS: Blue, Green, Red, Orange, Yellow & Pink

PACK SIZE: 50 pack COLOURS: Red COLOURS: Red

PACK SIZE: 100 pack

More milking systems can now get the VacPlus

New

MINERAL BLEND

A water-soluble, multi-mineral blend, providing trace elements for animal health.

To discuss the best mineral mix for your livestock talk to your Ruralco representative today or find out more at ruralco.co.nz/boost