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<blockquote data-quote="novatech" data-source="post: 726523" data-attributes="member: 5494"><p>I use the lick tubs, all natural. Only because of the ease of convenience and time. If I made my living off my cattle I would probably go the feed route as it would be more economical. At one time I kept a tub out all winter for the cattle. Because of duns advice I discontinued that practice a couple of years ago. Now I do not bother testing my hay, the cows do it for me. The poop splat test and cattle condition is the best test their is. Lick tubs are used when the poop test indicate I need to. As far as the quality of hay and the type is concerned I do not use high quality hay. I found that the cattle will hustle forage they would otherwise not eat by giving the more palatable hay. When there is going to be temp. drops I feed them cane hay which has a higher sugar content thus helping fight the cold spells. (Brahman burn up a lot of energy when they are cold.) What you do for your cattle will be based on your cattle, your environment, your forage availability, and your opinion.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="novatech, post: 726523, member: 5494"] I use the lick tubs, all natural. Only because of the ease of convenience and time. If I made my living off my cattle I would probably go the feed route as it would be more economical. At one time I kept a tub out all winter for the cattle. Because of duns advice I discontinued that practice a couple of years ago. Now I do not bother testing my hay, the cows do it for me. The poop splat test and cattle condition is the best test their is. Lick tubs are used when the poop test indicate I need to. As far as the quality of hay and the type is concerned I do not use high quality hay. I found that the cattle will hustle forage they would otherwise not eat by giving the more palatable hay. When there is going to be temp. drops I feed them cane hay which has a higher sugar content thus helping fight the cold spells. (Brahman burn up a lot of energy when they are cold.) What you do for your cattle will be based on your cattle, your environment, your forage availability, and your opinion. [/QUOTE]
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