Molatek Background 18, is and excellent, high-quality protein and high-energy product suitable for the rearing and finishing of young animals, as well as for the backgrounding of feedlot calves on good quality green pastures. This product can be used with great success for, amongst others, lactating cows, the rearing of heifers, first-calf heifers and phase D bulls. Molatek Background 18 contains an ionophore to enhance feed conversion and growth. Suitable for the growing out and backgrounding of calves on pastures and maize residue. Contains a growth promoter that improves pasture digestibility, energy availability, growth and efficiency of feed utilization.