kenny thomas
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Thanks TB and anyone that commented. I still am looking for a higher copper level I think. I may post a couple more soon.
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TexasBred
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Just remember that the copper is chelated and the animal will actually utilize about 90% of it. Even with twice the guaranteed amount of copper in sulfate form she would not actually utilize as much as she will in the chelated form.kenny thomas":38rmjmx5 said:
farmerjan
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We feed high mag all year now and the cows just seem to look better and breed back really good. How about going to countryside organics in Waynesboro Va and see if they have someone who would be interested in/willing to help you do that? They naturally would push their product, but you might be able to find a nutritionist that would be interested in doing some custom type work. Also, look in Acres USA and Stockman grass farmer magazines; they are big into getting programs that are custom fit for individual farms/areas. Also try Susan Lambert at Valley Feed in Staunton. Susan is the manager there, and she is the one with the smarts. Don't deal with anyone else, not Bob Nutt the owner, nor anyone else is qualified to make up rations etc....She is big on using more natural type products and might be able to help you through some of it. She does a custom poultry feed mix for me and has added DE to some of our bulk feed as I wanted a natural wormer that will work all the time with no chemicals.
TexasBred
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The cause of the low blood magnesium usually has more to do with nutrient interactions in the rumen,Banjo":3qeowvvr said:
that reduce magnesium availability and absorption, rather than low dietary levels of magnesium. This occurs most often during "spring flush" or when grazing lush green wheat or oats in fall, otherwise elevating magnesium levels is seldom necessary.
