CattleMan1920
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Today I had the owner of Gro-Tec visit our ranch and we discussed in great detail some of the topics touched upon in another thread called "mineral question". In that thread Ron, who is vastly superior in his knowledge of chemistry preferred Vitaferm while I preferred Gro-Tec mineral. Both are really good minerals, if not the high end of the spectrum for mineral products.
At the time of the prior thread I did not have all of my research handy, so I had to stand by while Ron pointed out the benefits of Vitaferm over Gro Tec Ag Land Fescue 7 with Rumensin.
After speaking with the owner of Gro-Tec, I'm even more convinced that I'm feeding the best mineral I can possibly get my hands on. Here is some info on the product and the bioavailability of the Gro Tec. product.
Also as far as the Rumensin debate, if you have had cattle on your land for a number of years, chances are excellent that you have the chance of coccidiosis rearing it's ugly head, especially if you are overstocked, which I tend to do with heavy rotational grazing.
First off, here is the mineral that my cattle get throughout the herd
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it's basically this product with Rumensin and Rabon added in.
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Here is info on the bioavailability
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Here is more supporting information about what is in the product I use.
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Here is info on the Polysaccharide complexed trace minerals
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Effect of Supplemental Phosphorus on calf crop and weaning weight
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Lastly, here is some more info on requirements for beef cattle
Beef cow daily nutrient requirements
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I will say this, Vitaferm is a top product, but when the owner of the company visits your operation, explains everything in detail no matter how dumb the questions may sound, then I think that is someone who wholeheartedly believes in their product. When I asked Rick, the owner whether he personally assembled the formulas he told me honestly looking me right in the eye, "I am VERY involved in every aspect of every product, but with that said I have Ph.D's that are also very involved, every ingredient has its place and function, our product is the best, period!"
When I look at how my cattle perform I would have to agree completely.
At the time of the prior thread I did not have all of my research handy, so I had to stand by while Ron pointed out the benefits of Vitaferm over Gro Tec Ag Land Fescue 7 with Rumensin.
After speaking with the owner of Gro-Tec, I'm even more convinced that I'm feeding the best mineral I can possibly get my hands on. Here is some info on the product and the bioavailability of the Gro Tec. product.
Also as far as the Rumensin debate, if you have had cattle on your land for a number of years, chances are excellent that you have the chance of coccidiosis rearing it's ugly head, especially if you are overstocked, which I tend to do with heavy rotational grazing.
First off, here is the mineral that my cattle get throughout the herd
[image]276[/image]
it's basically this product with Rumensin and Rabon added in.
[image]285[/image]
Here is info on the bioavailability
[image]286[/image]
Here is more supporting information about what is in the product I use.
[image]287[/image]
Here is info on the Polysaccharide complexed trace minerals
[image]288[/image]
Effect of Supplemental Phosphorus on calf crop and weaning weight
[image]289[/image]
Lastly, here is some more info on requirements for beef cattle
Beef cow daily nutrient requirements
[image]290[/image]
I will say this, Vitaferm is a top product, but when the owner of the company visits your operation, explains everything in detail no matter how dumb the questions may sound, then I think that is someone who wholeheartedly believes in their product. When I asked Rick, the owner whether he personally assembled the formulas he told me honestly looking me right in the eye, "I am VERY involved in every aspect of every product, but with that said I have Ph.D's that are also very involved, every ingredient has its place and function, our product is the best, period!"
When I look at how my cattle perform I would have to agree completely.