High Pro Tubs for calves?

[fnfarms1]

I weaned my calves right at 30days ago today. Im feeding them 7-8lbs/hd/day of a 3way mix of 12% commodity ration. I grabbed a 30% protein (3%fat)tub at the local feed store and put it out figuring alittle extra protein couldnt hurt. Am I right or is it a case of over doing it? Their almost out, going to try these flaxseed tubs I fed my bulls in years past that are 20%protein 15%fat or something like that, i know their high fat

 

[callmefence]

If I'm gonna spend the time to feed every day I'm not going to spend money on tubs. You want more protein or fat. Add it to your ration.
Tubs are for cattle you can't get in to feed every day. That's what your paying for.

 

[FungusProudKY31]

Tubs are one of the most expensive feeds and the extra cost, as said, is only the price of convenience. There is research that says that urea sourced protein content has a limit of value. Seems (memory) that 7% is the upper limit utilized by a bovine. The rest goes out the back. So if the high pro tub is that due to anything over 7% urea, figure out the wasted dollars.

 

[Stocker Steve]

Protein needs go up as pregnancy advances.
Test your forage.