Tubs

[HDRider]

Any comments about Urea in high protein tubs?

Here is the ingredient list for this 24% tub

Molasses Products, Condensed Fermented Corn Extractives, Processed Grain By-Products, Calcium Hydroxide, Calcium Oxide, Magnesium Oxide, Salt, Urea, Calcium Carbonate, Manganous Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Chloride, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Carbonate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D-3 Supplement and Vitamin E Supplement.

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

You might want to PM TexasBred. He knows a thing or two.

 

[Caustic Burno]

You can buy a lot more feed and protein for the price of those tubs.
They come out to about 900 bucks a ton, with todays prices those won't pencil out.

 

[HDRider]

ton of 12% pellets is $140

1 200 # 24% tub is $120

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

ton of 12% pellets is $140

1 200 # 24% tub is $120

That's a good price on the pellets.

 

[Caustic Burno]

ton of 12% pellets is $140

1 200 # 24% tub is $120

On the pellets you got 240 lbs of protein for 140 bucks the tub you got 48 lbs for 120. Seems like a no brainer to me.

 

[Ky hills]

ton of 12% pellets is $140

1 200 # 24% tub is $120

That's a good price on the pellets.

Sure is

 

[HDRider]

ton of 12% pellets is $140

1 200 # 24% tub is $120

That's a good price on the pellets.

Sure is

I maybe should go check on that :hide:

 

[Ky hills]

That's a good price on the pellets.

Sure is

I maybe should go check on that :hide:

I had been getting a bulk mixed ration for $180 per ton and went to order more yesterday and it's up to $200 again, called around and that was pretty comparable. If I could find some 140 ton I would be happy with that for sure even if it is a lower protein %.

 

[ccr]

ton of 12% pellets is $140

1 200 # 24% tub is $120

that's $3.50 per 50# isn't it?

i think a 50# bag of 14% pellet around here is $8.00.

 

[snoopdog]

If you place tubs on under used pasture, you will come out, with the convenience and reduction in mineral cost, hay cost. We know that winter feed is the most expensive part of the cattle business, watch your poopoo. Watch your cows condition, if they are dry, if they are wet feed'em, I feed too much most of the time, but I'm learnin.

 

[HDRider]

Sure is

I maybe should go check on that :hide:

I had been getting a bulk mixed ration for $180 per ton and went to order more yesterday and it's up to $200 again, called around and that was pretty comparable. If I could find some 140 ton I would be happy with that for sure even if it is a lower protein %.

My bad, it was $230 back in June

 

[Ky hills]

I maybe should go check on that :hide:

I had been getting a bulk mixed ration for $180 per ton and went to order more yesterday and it's up to $200 again, called around and that was pretty comparable. If I could find some 140 ton I would be happy with that for sure even if it is a lower protein %.

My bad, it was $230 back in June

No problem, I was hoping you had found us a good deal :lol:

 

[tom4018]

No problem, I was hoping you had found us a good deal :lol:

I was wanting some of that deal too!

 

[Dave]

You complain about no money in cattle and then bring up using tubs. Tubs are the absolute most expensive way to add protein to the diet.

 

[callmefence]

Plenty of situations where tubs are the cheapest way to supplement protein.

 

[Caustic Burno]

Plenty of situations where tubs are the cheapest way to supplement protein.

Maybe the most convenient but at 600 dollars more a ton you can't make that pencil cheaper.

 

[Rmc]

If you are using it to enhance forage utilization or intake and digestion on lower quality feed it can be the cheapest option .
Back to the original question.cattle can tolerate the urea but horses can't. Some tub mixes may also cause issues with sheep. So make sure you get the correct tub formula on for correct species or if you are have multiple species in the pasture

 

[Son of Butch]

Plenty of situations where tubs are the cheapest way to supplement protein.

Maybe the most convenient but at 600 dollars more a ton you can't make that pencil cheaper.

You can if cows are few and the tubs allow you more time better spent at your 'real' job in town.

 

[DCA farm]

ton of 12% pellets is $140

1 200 # 24% tub is $120

Wish I could find them that price around me