Im was wondering if I need to be feeding loose mineral to my show heifers and my show steer? They are both getting a show mix and hay right now. If they do get it should it be free choice, is a mineral block better than loose mineral?
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AAOK
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I recommend you ALWAYS keep out a "QUALITY" loose mineral. Mineral blocks are worthless. You don't want a salt block either. They will cause reduced consumption of a loose mineral. Concerning mineral, quality means high priced. Don't waste your money on cheap mineral.
Colorado2008
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We use Vitafirm SureChamp mineral. It's pelleted and used as a top dress. A bit pricey but well worth it. After you start feeding a mineral, you will be able to see a change in the way your cattle look and eat.
TexasBred
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IF they need it. No need to force feed something to an animal that they don't need and that is going to pass right thru them. If you're feeding a well balanced show calf feed it should have all the mineral the animal should need especially if the calf is eating 20 lbs. or more but a coffee can full of good mineral free choice all the time won't hurt anything. If the calf needs the mineral he/she will eat it.........Best of luck.
