SAFEGAIN ENCAPSULAIDS FOR BEEF CATTLE

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1 3R5 OII RO PASTURE PROVEN EFFECTIVE FOR STOCKER CATTLE ON PASTURE IN INDEPENDENT FIELD TRIALS. Field trials conducted in central Oklahoma put SafeGainTM Lysine Formula and its patented rumen protected EncapsulaidsTM to the test in 266 stocker cattle over a 60-day period. The results speak for themselves. SafeGain-supplemented heifers yielded an additional $2.72 per head in added gain above SafeGain s cost, compared to heifers on Bermuda summer pasture, alone. That s almost $3 more per head in pure profit and a good reason to talk with your H.J. Baker representative. 35 ROI 2.4 IMPROVEMENT IN For every dollar your spend on SafeGain, you get an extra 35 back in profits. Now that s performance! FEED TO GAIN CONVERSION 4 IMPROVEMENT IN ADG MORE PROFIT PER HEAD SafeGain provides consistent, healthy, steady gains that will boost your bottom line at sale time. Balancing lysine levels with SafeGain is a safe and easy way you can realize increased profits on your entire herd. H.J. Baker Animal Health and Nutrition 415 N. McKinley, Suite 750 Little Rock, AR (501) hjbaker.com By solving amino acid deficiencies, SafeGain improves overall metabolic efficiency in cattle. Results may vary, based on genetics and individual management practices. Economics based upon market price of $2.15lb. at time of study H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc.

2 3R5 OII RO PASTURE STOCKER CATTLE just became much more profitable, thanks to new Lysine Formula SafeGain Encapsulaids. SafeGain delivers a solid 35 ROI, thanks to its patented rumen protected Encapsulaids. This next generation technology allows cattle to absorb unsurpassed levels of lysine for improved daily gains, improved feed conversion and improved profits. PROVEN EFFECTIVE IN INDEPENDENT FIELD TRIALS At H.J. Baker, our focus is to help producers improve profits. Recently, field trials at a respected Oklahoma backgrounding operation demonstrated that stocker cattle grazing Coastal Bermuda summer pasture supplemented with SafeGain showed substantial, consistent, healthy growth rates for just pennies a day. Heifers in the trial on SafeGain yielded an additional $2.72 per head in added gain above SafeGain s cost over the 60-day study period, compared to heifers on straight pasture. To learn more, look at the findings. Then look at your feeding program. And see for yourself how SafeGain can beef up your profits.

3 PASTURE ENCAPSULAIDS FOR BEEF CATTLE IMPROVEMENTS WITH Lysine Formula on performance of grazing heifers over a 60-day period ANIMAL PERFORMANCE ADG lbs/head/day Control (without SafeGain) 2.00 Treatment (with SafeGain) 2.08 DIFFERENCE (LBS) 0.08 GAIN INCREASE () 4.1 ECONOMICS Value of Gain/hd $10.32 Cost of SafeGain/hd $7.60 INCREASED PROFITS PER HEAD $2.72 ROI PER HEAD Results may vary based on genetics and individual management practices. Economics based upon market price of $2.15/lb. at time of study. BETTER PROFIT MARGINS Spending pennies a day on SafeGain can lead to making more dollars at sale time. BETTER FEED CONVERSION Stockers fed SafeGain get more nutrition from their diet, day in, day out. BETTER BYPASS TECHNOLOGY Encapsulaids allow for improved lysine absorption and greater gains. BETTER DAILY GAINS SafeGain adds consistent healthy weight on stockers every day. 415 N. McKinley, Suite 750 Little Rock, AR (501) hjbaker.com Photo courtesy of Karena Karges H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc.

4 TOTAL MIXED RATION RROOII PROVEN EFFECTIVE FOR STOCKER CATTLE IN KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY STUDIES. Researchers at K-State put SafeGain Lysine Formula and its patented rumen protected EncapsulaidsTM to the test in 16 reps/treatment over 112 days. The results speak for themselves. SafeGain-supplemented heifers yielded an additional $20.16 per head in added gain above SafeGain s cost during the study period, compared to heifers on a controlled diet. That s over $20 per head in pure profit - and a good reason to talk with your H.J. Baker representative. 184 ROI 5.3 IMPROVEMENT IN For every dollar your spend on SafeGain, you get almost $2 back. Now that s performance! FEED TO GAIN CONVERSION 5 IMPROVEMENT IN ADG 0.4 REDUCTION SafeGain provides consistent, healthy, steady gains that will boost your bottom line at sale time. H.J. Baker Animal Health and Nutrition 415 N. McKinley, Suite 750 Little Rock, AR (501) hjbaker.com By solving amino acid deficiencies, SafeGain improves overall metabolic efficiency in cattle. IN DRY MATTER INTAKE Proper lysine levels help lead to optimal body condition, minimizing the need for added dry matter. Results may vary, based on genetics and individual management practices. ROI based on $195/cwt at time of study H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc.

5 TOTAL MIXED RATION RROOII STOCKER CATTLE just became much more profitable, thanks to new Lysine Formula SafeGain Encapsulaids. SafeGain delivers a staggering 184 ROI, thanks to its patented rumen protected Encapsulaids. This next generation technology allows cattle to absorb unsurpassed levels of lysine for improved daily gains, improved feed conversion and improved profits. PROVEN EFFECTIVE IN KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY STUDIES. At H.J. Baker, we don t make hollow sales claims. We provide proof of performance. Researchers at Kansas State University put SafeGain Lysine Formula to the test in 16 reps/treatment over 112 days and the results were astounding. Every group of cattle fed SafeGain showed substantial, consistent, healthy growth rates for just pennies a day. Heifers in the K-State study fed SafeGain yielded an additional $20.16 per head in added gain above the cost of SafeGain over the 112-day study as compared to heifers not receiving SafeGain. To learn more, look at the research findings and data. Then look at your feeding regimen. And see for yourself how SafeGain can beef up your profits.

6 IMPROVEMENTS WITH Lysine Formula on performance of heifers over a 112-day backgrounding period TOTAL MIXED RATION CONTROL DIET INGREDIENT DRY MATTER INCLUSION Brome Hay Corn Gluten Feed Steam Flaked Corn Ground Corn Limestone Urea, 46 N Salt Fat, Soy Oil KSU Beef Trace Mineral a Vitamin E 20k Rumensin MGA Vitamin A 30, Na-Sel SafeGain ANIMAL PERFORMANCE CONTROL, grams/day ITEM 0 15 Dry mater intake, lb./day Average daily gain, lb Feed: gain ECONOMICS - ROI CONTROL, grams/day ITEM 0 15 Value of gain per day, $ b $5.45 $5.73 Diet cost/head daily, $ $1.39 $1.49 Increase in daily diet cost vs. control, $ $0.10 Daily return over feed cost $4.06 $4.24 Increase daily revenue - SafeGain vs. control $0.18 Percent ROI 184 BETTER PROFIT MARGINS Spending pennies a day on SafeGain can lead to making more dollars at sale time. BETTER FEED CONVERSION Stockers fed SafeGain get more nutrition from their diet, day in, day out. BETTER BYPASS TECHNOLOGY Encapsulaids allow for improved lysine absorption and greater gains. BETTER DAILY GAINS SafeGain adds consistent healthy weight on stockers every day. a Consisted of limestone, salt, urea, trace mineral premix, vitamin A premix, and vitamin E premix, to provide (total diet dry matter) 0.10 mg/kg cobalt as cobalt; 10 mg/kg copper; 0.6 mg/kg iodine; 60 mg/kg manganese; 0.15 mg/kg selenium; 60 mg/kg zinc; 2205 IU/kg vitamin A; and 15 IU/kg vitamin E. b Gain value/cwt = $ Results may vary based on genetics and individual management practices. ROI based on $195/cwt at time of study H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc. 415 N. McKinley, Suite 750 Little Rock, AR (501) hjbaker.com