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<blockquote data-quote="TexasBred" data-source="post: 703885" data-attributes="member: 6897"><p>All of these are supplements and primarily protein supplements with some vitamins and minerals. Cooked tubs are low consumption tubs but how much real protein does a cow obtain from eating 1/2 to 2/3 lb. per head per day. Vitamins and minerals are supplemented via the tubs but none have inclusion rates that meet the daily needs of a cow when she consumes 9 to 12 oz. per head per day, although they will receive some benefit. Strictly from a cost standpoint tubs are the most expensive per ton but there is the benefit of them being available 24 hrs. a day and are easy to put out. Feeding cake supplies much more protein and most times is a higher quality protein than that used the in the high protein liquid feeds and tubs, is higher in energy than most and more digestible. Bagged mineral ordinarily has to be fed separately but will supply the daily vitamin and mineral needs of the cattle. Although more labor intensive, feeding cake gives you the opportunity to observe the cattle, mix with the cattle and watch for potential problems and catch them early. I've use tubs, liquid feed and cubes and day in and day out still prefer to put the cubes out....watch the cattle eat and drink a cold one. :cowboy: Others probably feel just as strongly about their methods of supplementation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TexasBred, post: 703885, member: 6897"] All of these are supplements and primarily protein supplements with some vitamins and minerals. Cooked tubs are low consumption tubs but how much real protein does a cow obtain from eating 1/2 to 2/3 lb. per head per day. Vitamins and minerals are supplemented via the tubs but none have inclusion rates that meet the daily needs of a cow when she consumes 9 to 12 oz. per head per day, although they will receive some benefit. Strictly from a cost standpoint tubs are the most expensive per ton but there is the benefit of them being available 24 hrs. a day and are easy to put out. Feeding cake supplies much more protein and most times is a higher quality protein than that used the in the high protein liquid feeds and tubs, is higher in energy than most and more digestible. Bagged mineral ordinarily has to be fed separately but will supply the daily vitamin and mineral needs of the cattle. Although more labor intensive, feeding cake gives you the opportunity to observe the cattle, mix with the cattle and watch for potential problems and catch them early. I've use tubs, liquid feed and cubes and day in and day out still prefer to put the cubes out....watch the cattle eat and drink a cold one. :cowboy: Others probably feel just as strongly about their methods of supplementation. [/QUOTE]
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