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<blockquote data-quote="SouthFla" data-source="post: 453970" data-attributes="member: 7196"><p>I'm a rookie at this for sure.</p><p></p><p>I purchased my first two head on the 18th of last month.</p><p></p><p>That's how long I've been in the feedlot business.</p><p></p><p>When my black heifer got an obvious case of the bloat, I called my vet.</p><p></p><p>He didn't call back until after the left side protrusion subsided.</p><p></p><p>He asked me what the protein level was in my feed.</p><p></p><p>When I replied 16%, he stated, "That's too hot. Lower the protien to 12% max and decrease the total amount of grain you are giving daily." (He also advised giving the heifer that was bloated straight hay for three days.)</p><p></p><p>I assumed when he said hot he meant protein too high.</p><p></p><p>I'm mixing 16% dairy feed with 8% cracked corn at a ratio of 1 to 1.</p><p></p><p>Both heifers seem to be doing well now.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SouthFla, post: 453970, member: 7196"] I’m a rookie at this for sure. I purchased my first two head on the 18th of last month. That’s how long I’ve been in the feedlot business. When my black heifer got an obvious case of the bloat, I called my vet. He didn’t call back until after the left side protrusion subsided. He asked me what the protein level was in my feed. When I replied 16%, he stated, “That’s too hot. Lower the protien to 12% max and decrease the total amount of grain you are giving daily.” (He also advised giving the heifer that was bloated straight hay for three days.) I assumed when he said hot he meant protein too high. I’m mixing 16% dairy feed with 8% cracked corn at a ratio of 1 to 1. Both heifers seem to be doing well now. [/QUOTE]
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