FAQs
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for?
We’ve gathered the questions producers and stockists ask us most, grouped into General and ProDispenser below. If you still need help, contact our team.
General
Is LivestockIQ the same company as Beachport Liquid Minerals?
Yes. From 1 October 2026, Beachport Liquid Minerals is now LivestockIQ. It’s the same family business, the same team and the same science, under a new name.
You can keep using existing Beachport stock. Beachport drums already on shelves contain the new formulations. Each product also has a new name, for example Blue Cap is now ULTRANEX.
Do LivestockIQ products have a withholding period?
All LivestockIQ products have a NIL withholding period and NIL ESI.
Do LivestockIQ products replace my existing supplements?
The LivestockIQ range of liquid livestock supplements is designed to aid in trace element deficiencies and to help livestock make better use of both dry and green feed. Use them as one tool in your livestock program, not a silver bullet.
Where deficiencies are severe, they can be used alongside traditional licks and blocks to help those products work more efficiently and cost effectively.
Can I use LivestockIQ products if they have crystallised (a crystal-like sediment in the bottom of the drum)?
This is rare. Crystallisation usually happens in extreme cold, such as frosts, when the glycerine in the product can harden.
You can still use the rest of the product, just don’t use the crystallised part. Once it’s in a warm trough it can melt and leave a bitter, oily film on the water, and livestock won’t drink it.
ProDispenser
Can I screw the ProDispenser directly onto a full drum of supplement?
No. The ProDispenser must not be fitted directly to a full drum of concentrate. The required amount of supplement needs to be accurately measured into the drum and topped up with water if necessary, leaving 20% air space at the top. This air space is essential for the ProDispenser to meter correctly.
Why is 20% air space required?
The ProDispenser works using air and water pressure. As product is released, water replaces it in the drum. Without adequate air space, this process cannot function properly and dispensing will be inconsistent.
How long does the ProDispenser take to release the product?
The ProDispenser meters fine-sieved LivestockIQ supplements over approximately 48-72 hours, depending on temperature and conditions, ensuring all animals at the water point have access.
Can the ProDispenser be used with other company products?
The ProDispenser is purpose-built for LivestockIQ supplements and calibrated to suit our fine-sieved formulations. We cannot recommend or guarantee its performance with products from other manufacturers, and prior use with other products may affect dispensing accuracy when returning to a LivestockIQ supplement.
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If your question isn’t covered above, get in touch. We’re happy to talk through dose rates, water quality or anything else on your mind.
