Calman
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Are you using or have you used the liquid mineral feeder? And whats your thoughts on them compared to cubes? Let me hear the pros and cons on them. Cost,versus cubes?
Thanks Cal
Thanks Cal
novaman":2rs36esp said:What exactly are you referring to when you say liquid mineral? I'm assuming you are talking a molasses based liquid feed.
Calman":1fvznn3t said:Are you using or have you used the liquid mineral feeder? And whats your thoughts on them compared to cubes? Let me hear the pros and cons on them. Cost,versus cubes?
Thanks Cal
dcara":crseyqo0 said:Funny you should ask. Last weekend one of my neighbors told me that a friend of his lost 4 cows to Urea poisoning which he said was determined by a vet to have been caused by the combination of the cows hitting the liquid feeder to much because the guy wasn't keeping enough hay out for them. Anyone else ever heard of this?
yepdcara":ezmx1dg7 said:Funny you should ask. Last weekend one of my neighbors told me that a friend of his lost 4 cows to Urea poisoning which he said was determined by a vet to have been caused by the combination of the cows hitting the liquid feeder to much because the guy wasn't keeping enough hay out for them. Anyone else ever heard of this?
Jeanne - Simme Valley":16vdjwjr said:From what "hubby" says, the only time it pays for itself is if your "pasture" or hay is poor quality and the cattle need the protein. Cattle can starve to death with "knee deep" poor quality feed. The protein licks will help them utilize it.
Its cheaper then putting out lick tubs. Agree that consumption can be tough to control but it can be a very good feed when used properly. I can understand that you don't like urea but it is a very good protein supplement. With the amount of nitrogen in it, it is equivalent to 287% protein. So it doesn't take much product to meet the cows requirement for protein.shorty":1yqymbfj said:I have checked into it but the cost semed too high , I also don't like using urea as a protien supplement.
That is a good way. Lot of newbies don't understand that concept.grannysoo":iw99t68l said:Jeanne - Simme Valley":iw99t68l said:From what "hubby" says, the only time it pays for itself is if your "pasture" or hay is poor quality and the cattle need the protein. Cattle can starve to death with "knee deep" poor quality feed. The protein licks will help them utilize it.
Hubby is right. That's why I keep my tanks "penned up". I monitor the be nice piles to see how high they get. When they start getting too high, turn them on to the lick for a little. Adds some protein quick, if needed.