Livestock
Maximize herd performance and profit
You can trust MFA to supply your livestock operation with cutting-edge expertise and a wide range of products and services to help make your farm or ranch more profitable, efficient and sustainable for the future.
Animal Health
MFA knows that livestock producers are vital to the food chain. We support that role with medications, vaccines and supplies to help keep animals healthy, safe and profitable.
Learn more >Feed
With a longstanding reputation for quality and expertise, MFA manufactures and supplies a wide selection of feeds and supplements for livestock and companion animals.
Learn more >Farm Supply
Whether you’re running a large cattle operation or caring for a few acres of land, MFA carries all the supplies, equipment and tools needed for farming and rural living.
Learn more >Ready to rebuild your herd?
Let MFA help you find the missing piece
With cattle numbers at historic lows, a significant number of producers are strongly considering or working on rebuilding their cow herds. The process takes careful planning, investment and strategic decisions. MFA’s whole-farm solutions can help you every step of the way.
A tough egg to crack
Poultry farmers work to keep supply steady amid continuing threat of avian flu
Among the nation’s leading poultry and egg producers, Missouri chicken farmers face a serious risk from HPAI. In a commercial operation where thousands of birds are housed together, a single infection can result in the destruction of the whole flock to contain the virus and prevent further spread. It’s a tough situation for both farmers and consumers, but egg producers such as Tanner and Cassi Drechsel of Pilot Grove, Mo., are determined to continue operations while doing everything possible to protect their hens. They are contracted with Vital Farms, which supplies pasture-raised eggs to grocery stores and food service companies across the country.
More than a trophy
Pursuit of prizes isn't the real reward for show pig breeders Ryan and Mandy Duling
MFA Ring Leader feeds help the Duling family of Neosho County, Kan., and their show-pig exhibitors stay competitive while gaining valued experiences.
MFA’s Shield Technology
When Shield Technology was introduced in 2015, MFA minerals and feeds were the first to receive this proprietary, research-tuned blend of essential oils and other additives to enhance animal performance and health. Since then, the Shield family of products has expanded tremendously to include a complete selection of products to fit just about any feeding situation. Wondering which Shield products are right for your farm?
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What is Shield Technology?
Shield Technology is available in feeds throughout MFA’s nutritional portfolio for animals at all stages of production. Feeds with Shield help improve the animal’s immune system, protect against oxidative stress, boost digestive health and increase feed efficiency, daily gain, rumen function breedback and overall performance.
This supplement contains concentrated colostrum extract, synbiotics, botanical extracts, fatty acids and vitamins. Use on newborn and stressed animals to stimulate appetite, provide quick energy, promote growth and develop immunity. Spray-dried egg antibodies also help combat scours. It’s administered with a convenient dosing tube or pump bottle.
This liquid version of Shield is designed to be mixed in stock tanks, water medicators, milk replacer and liquid feed. Available in quart, gallon and 5-gallon containers, it encourages water intake during times of stress or disease challenge. Use Shield Liquid when animals are being weaned, shipped, received, shown or when recovering from disease.
This animal-protein-free version of Shield Plus has the same purposes and benefits but does not contain egg antibodies. This formulation allows producers to meet increasing consumer demand for products sourced from livestock that have not consumed animal proteins.
Shield Technology is available in Performance First supplement tubs, which are made by MFA. These tubs come in both a 20% protein pressed formula and 16% poured version. They contain all the trace vitamins and minerals cattle need for a balanced, healthy diet. Shield is also available in QLF liquid supplements.
All MFA Ricochet minerals contain Shield to improve colostrum quality and production and stimulate the animal’s immune response. Shield’s essential oils have been shown to improve performance of animals grazing fescue pastures. That’s on top of the benefits of Ricochet’s complete vitamin-mineral formulation that covers the animal’s dietary requirements.
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