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• Can be used in expansive • Additional time commit- ed, so it is import- The Midwest Cattleman · October 22, 2020 · P13
range environments where it ment each day that requires ant to include
might be difficult to track down labor to feed cattle. mineral as a part
the herd for feeding. Which supplemental feed you of your herd’s nu-
• Strategic placement can choose will depend on your situa- trition program.
help improve grazing distribu- tion. A large-acreage ranch with It’s best to use
tion, extend grazing time and plentiful labor is more likely to mineral year-
provide uniform access to the call for a different supplement round, but winter
herd. strategy than a small-acreage use is imperative.
• Liquid supplementation farm with minimal labor. Work Fall calving cows
can be cost-effective on large with your nutritionist to deter- are lactating and
acreages. mine the right supplement for feeding a grow-
Cons: your farm or ranch. ing calf. Spring
• These are not as effective
for stretching or replacing for- 3 Don’t forget mineral continued on page 15 Work with your nutritionist to determine the quality of
age shortages; these products Forages rarely provide all the your hay and the right supplement for your farm or ranch.
work to improve forage digest- macro- and microminerals need-
ibility causing forage intake to
increase, so adequate supplies
of forage are still important.
Grains, meals and cubes
Pros:
• Can easily and accurately
adjust the amount of supple-
ment fed.
• Moderate fiber and energy
supplements can extend graz-
ing days before the start of hay
feeding.
• Can work as a balancer for
grains.
Cons:
• Might require equipment
to deliver; calculate the total
cost of the supplement pro-
gram, including equipment and
labor, delivered to the cow.
Callaway

Livestock

Center, Inc.

On I-70, 4 miles east of
Kingdom City, MO on outer road

573-642-7486
Feeder Sale

Monday
12:30 p.m.

1st Thursday Night
of Each Month
6:00 p.m.

Special Cow Sale

David Means

573-642-9753

Jack Harrison
573-386-2138
John P. Harrison

573-386-5150