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<blockquote data-quote="Keren" data-source="post: 510566" data-attributes="member: 3195"><p>You know, I dont know why on earth I didnt think of it before, chalk it up to being tired. You may want to get him a high percentage protein lick block, in place of the grain. HOWEVER, the protein in these is usually made up with urea, which can be a bit hard on the stomachs of young cattle. So just monitor him closely for scours. If he cant cope with the urea, you can try a lupid-based block (harder to get and more expensive) or just keep him on the hay a few more months and get him on the blocks when he's a bit older. Use in conjunction with the good hay, and he should be quite happy. As far as where you keep him, it depends on the situation with your pasture and other cattle. If you are feeding everyone else, I would run him with them (but keep in mind, it IS possible that he can impregnate something, and its always something you DONT want pregnant). But, if there is adequate pasture for the cows, or if you are feeding them restricted hay, then I would put him seperate to the main mob BUT -- I would give him a mate or two, such as a couple of steers, or a bred or lactating cow (just watch he doesnt hassle her when she starts cycling again, and watch he doesnt try to suckle). I also wouldnt put him in a pen -- he needs to move around to develop muscle -- a slightly hilly paddock is really good for muscle development. And the other thing is he should have access to whatever grass is available also -- no matter how complete WE THINK our feeding regimen (ie hay and grain) is, nothing puts bloom on them like grass (with the possible exception of mum's milk). </p><p></p><p>Hope that helps!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Keren, post: 510566, member: 3195"] You know, I dont know why on earth I didnt think of it before, chalk it up to being tired. You may want to get him a high percentage protein lick block, in place of the grain. HOWEVER, the protein in these is usually made up with urea, which can be a bit hard on the stomachs of young cattle. So just monitor him closely for scours. If he cant cope with the urea, you can try a lupid-based block (harder to get and more expensive) or just keep him on the hay a few more months and get him on the blocks when he's a bit older. Use in conjunction with the good hay, and he should be quite happy. As far as where you keep him, it depends on the situation with your pasture and other cattle. If you are feeding everyone else, I would run him with them (but keep in mind, it IS possible that he can impregnate something, and its always something you DONT want pregnant). But, if there is adequate pasture for the cows, or if you are feeding them restricted hay, then I would put him seperate to the main mob BUT -- I would give him a mate or two, such as a couple of steers, or a bred or lactating cow (just watch he doesnt hassle her when she starts cycling again, and watch he doesnt try to suckle). I also wouldnt put him in a pen -- he needs to move around to develop muscle -- a slightly hilly paddock is really good for muscle development. And the other thing is he should have access to whatever grass is available also -- no matter how complete WE THINK our feeding regimen (ie hay and grain) is, nothing puts bloom on them like grass (with the possible exception of mum's milk). Hope that helps! [/QUOTE]
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