Winter 2009 Newsletter

Sam Malcolm & Family: Feed - Showpigs - Breeding Stock
Cell:260-410-2305E-mail:sjm_hogs@hotmail.com
Web:www.sammalcolmandfamily.com

It’s That Time of Year

It’s hard to believe, but it is that time of year again...time for 4-H kids to pick out show animals for the upcoming season. Even though the ol’ groundhog said ‘six more weeks of winter’ back on February 2nd, spring will be here before we know it.
Let me take this opportunity to invite you to our annual Kent Show Feeds meeting on March 2, 2009. The meeting and supper will be held at Ryan’s Restaurant in Auburn, IN. The meal will begin at 6 PM and the meeting will follow. Once again, Mike Speaker, the Kent Feeds Show Feed Specialist, will join us to showcase the Kent Show Feed products. Mike always has a tidbit or two he shares that can help anyone with their livestock project. This meeting is always informative and educational, and of course the food is good too!
As in the past, we will present a special feed buying opportunity for you to lock in prices for the season. And, great door prizes will be available for those in attendance. Please join us on March 2nd and if your friend or neighbor shows livestock, ask them to come along too! See you then!
Finally, we have an excellent set of barrows and gilts on the ground for the 2009 show season. Give us a call to set up appointments to view the pigs starting March 15th. -- SJM

Congratulations - 2008 Show Pig Winners bred by Sam Malcolm & Family

World Pork Expo Jr. National Reserve Champion York Barrow Shown by Micah Malcolm

Allen County 4-H Fair Reserve Grand Champion Barrow Shown by Rebecca Oliver

Indiana State Fair Junior Show Class Winning Crossbred Barrow Shown by Rebecca Oliver

Southwest National Junior Show Reserve Champion Landrace Gilt Shown by Jake Chenoweth

Other 2008 Winners:

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Shavings Update

The large flake pine shavings have been a big hit with those who have tried them. This premium shaving is not a byproduct; they are made from pine trees in the Southeast USA, not from floor sweepings of a furniture shop. These sterilized large flakes are screened multiple times for dust, thus eliminating respiratory problems.
The shavings come in regular sized bags that weigh around 35 pounds, but these shavings actually expand to 10 cubic feet. Because there are more shavings per bag, we find that we can get by with less bags per week to bed our animals. You would have to buy 7 cubic feet bags of common shavings for around $4.00 per bag to get the same price per cubic feet.
I will also be taking orders for 8 cubic feet bags of mini-flake shavings. These flakes are same quality as the large flake bedding, but are a little smaller sized flake.
Our next shipment will come sometime in late March or early April. Shavings can be picked up at our delivery point or delivered for a small charge. Quantity discounts for purchases of 50 or 100 or more bales are available.
Call for pricing and to place your order…260-410-2305.

NutriVantage™ and Showbloom!™

NutriVantage™ and showbloom!™ are products that are included in many of the showfeeds that Kent offers. However, their value should never be overlooked.
NutriVantage™ is a dense feed fortifier. It is a blend of natural ingredients, organic acids, vitamins, and trace minerals. It is mixed in swine diets to increase performance and maintain health. It promotes a healthy gut environment and aids nutrient availabilty and digestion. All these things help the animal to combat stress and support the immune system.
Showbloom!™ is an all natural nutritional supplement for livestock show animals. It contains pure, high-potency brewer’s yeast in a palatable pellet form. Showbloom!™ helps animals increase feed intake, aids in muscle development, and improves hoof condition. It also produces outstanding hair growth and shiny, healthy skin coat.
NutriVantage™ and showbloom!™ are two important ingredients in help maximize your animal’s performance and maintain their health.

Kent Feeds for Show Cattle, Lambs, Goats, and Rabbits

Kent Feeds, Inc. was built on the belief that quality products produce winning results. Kent show feeds utilize high quality ingredients allowing animals to fulfill their genetic potential. And, each diet is precisely balanced for prime condition and show ready bloom. This also includes the feeds they make for show cattle, lambs, goats, and rabbits.
Kent’s Beef Show Grower and Finisher are complete feeds for your show cattle. Baby Beef 24 can be mixed with your own grains to provide multiple protein and energy sources, vitamins, minerals.

First Rate Winning Fill is a multi-purpose show cattle feed designed to be fed to sale calves, steers and heifers, and mature breeding cattle. First Rate Winning Fill is a unique blend of forages, steam flaked grains, Kent First Rate Baby Beef 24 supplement, and molasses. This attractive blend encourages cattle to start on feed and continue on feed under the most stressful conditions. Use First Rate Winning Fill prior to showing for more rib and body. Feeding rates vary depending on desired body condition and targeted average daily gains. Winning Fill is a must if you are hitting the open shows.
Kent’s Show Lamb Texturized Diet and Show Lamb Complete Pellet offer a specific combination of ingredients designed to optimize the genetic potential of your show lambs.

Kent’s Full Bore is a complete feed designed to build and tone muscle on your show meat goats.
For rabbits, Kent’s Top Show Professional is a complete diet specifically designed to be fed to the show rabbit and the rabbit requiring a maintenance diet. It is scientifically formulated for the show rabbit in that it permits expression of maximum hair quality and body conformation.
Finally, remember that all Kent Show Feeds contain show bloom. Show bloom helps increase feed intake, provide superior hair quality and coat appearance, and generate overall good health.

Remember to call ahead for feed pick up as some items may not always be in stock:
260-410-2305