A 20% protein, high distillers grains compressed block, formulated for cattle consuming medium quality forages. This product is formulated without the inclusion of urea.
Following a 7 to 10 day acclimation period, average consumption should be 1 to 2 pounds per day for mature cattle with unrestricted forage supplies. Position the tubs 50 to 75 feet from loafing, feeding and watering areas. Some repositioning of tubs may be necessary as animals become acclimated to the presence of the tubs. Move tubs closer to Increase consumption,: further away to decrease consumption. If overconsumption occurs for more than two weeks and repositioning of tubs does not correct the situation, remove tubs and evaluate the overall feeding program. DO NOT ALLOW STARVED ANIMALS FREE ACCESS TO THIS TUB.
1. Provide 1 tub per 15 to 30 head. All animals should have equal access to tubs. Timid and smaller animals need their share.
2. Place tubs where animals congregate. Locate tubs throughout the pasture at loafing, grazing and watering areas. Adequate distance must be maintained between tubs to minimize crowding - 10 feet minimum.
3. Feed tubs continuously along with a plentiful source of forage and clean, fresh water. Animals should not run out of tubs. When a tub is two-thirds consumed, provide a new tub near it.
4. Cattle should consume 1 to 2 pounds per head daily based on a 1,000-pound animal.
5. Consumption of this tub may vary depending upon animal body condition, quality and quantity of forages, seasonal weather conditions, and most importantly. feeding locations of tubs with respect to loafing, grazing, feeding and watering areas.
6. If additional mineral and vitamin fortification is desired, provide an appropriate free choice mineral supplement in addition to this supplement.
This product, which contains added copper, should not be fed to sheep or any species with a low tolerance to supplemental copper.
Use as directed. Consumption of selenium should not exceed 3 mg per head day.
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