Mineral program for replacements

[5S Cattle]

Was just curious if or what yalls minerals program was for replacement heifers and bulls.

 

[Silver]

Mine get TM salt.

 

[5S Cattle]

Mine get TM salt.

Not sure what the difference is between tm salt and having loose salt and mineral out for them?

 

[talltimber]

Mine get the same as the rest, Wind and Rain hi mag availa 4

 

[Silver]

Mine get TM salt.

Not sure what the difference is between tm salt and having loose salt and mineral out for them?

Only the cost.

 

[gcreekrch]

We do some feed samples yearly and have our own custom mix made. Also add Rumensin (coccidiostat) and BioMoss.

Yes, as Silver infers, it costs, but through our experience it costs less than not providing it.


And TM means Trace Mineral. Trace is a very good term for it...…….

 

[Silver]

Well if you need mineral then you need it.

 

[elkwc]

We put out a good loose mineral for everything. Currently using Concept Aide Mag. We have started keeping TM with EDDI salt in it. We have had some warts the last 3 years and have been told that this will help. We keep out 3 types of salt blocks and loose white salt. They will consume one for a while and then move to something else. I firmly believe they will eat what they need if it is available. Consumption varies greatly during the year. We have used a mineral with IGR in the summer. Can't tell it has helped any because evidently our grass supplies a lot of what they need as during the spring and summer when the grass is growing good the 120 head don't eat over a 50 lb sack a month. Then when the grass matures in the fall they will usually consume a fair amount for a few weeks then taper back off. I've read where several cut their mineral with salt. I have never seen the need for it.

 

[Silver]

We put out a good loose mineral for everything. Currently ising Concept Aide. TM be ause it has EDDI salt in it, 3 types of salt blo ks and loose white salt. They will consume obe for a while and then move to something else. I firmly brlieve they will eat what they need if it is available.

I had a bull get into the penta I was using to treat fence posts with. He didn't get far from where he drank it. Not so sure he needed that.

 

[kilroy60]

Mine get the same as the rest, Wind and Rain hi mag availa 4

Same here

 

[TexasBred]

Well if you need mineral then you need it.

True and most need much more than a trace. Whatever mineral is in that salt is hardly enough to measure. There is a reason they are made by salt companies rather than mineral companies.

 

[Silver]

Well if you need mineral then you need it.

True and most need much more than a trace. Whatever mineral is in that salt is hardly enough to measure. There is a reason they are made by salt companies rather than mineral companies.

And some don't need more than a trace. There is no reason I can see to throw money away to fix something that aint broken. So if you need more, spend the money. If you don't then save the money. It's not complicated.

 

[gcreekrch]

Well if you need mineral then you need it.

True and most need much more than a trace. Whatever mineral is in that salt is hardly enough to measure. There is a reason they are made by salt companies rather than mineral companies.

And some don't need more than a trace. There is no reason I can see to throw money away to fix something that aint broken. So if you need more, spend the money. If you don't then save the money. It's not complicated.

If you've never used any, how would you know?

 

[Jeanne - Simme Valley]

I feed everything the same, Vigortone 3V2 Breeders 365 days a year. Cattle in this state NEED mineral, especially Selenium.

 

[Silver]

True and most need much more than a trace. Whatever mineral is in that salt is hardly enough to measure. There is a reason they are made by salt companies rather than mineral companies.

And some don't need more than a trace. There is no reason I can see to throw money away to fix something that aint broken. So if you need more, spend the money. If you don't then save the money. It's not complicated.

If you've never used any, how would you know?

How would you know if I've ever used any or not?

 

[ALACOWMAN]

You should be able to do a search on you're area..what minerals your soil is deficient in..go to your Co.farmers co.op they should have one that's blended in that direction.,and buy a bag...don't put all out at once.. and monitor consumption...if they wear it out,,gradually add white salt,till you reach a consumption amount you, and they are happy with.....

 

[TexasBred]

Well if you need mineral then you need it.

True and most need much more than a trace. Whatever mineral is in that salt is hardly enough to measure. There is a reason they are made by salt companies rather than mineral companies.

And some don't need more than a trace. There is no reason I can see to throw money away to fix something that aint broken. So if you need more, spend the money. If you don't then save the money. It's not complicated.

Apparently it's way over your head. Oh well, best wishes with the "Trace Mineral SALT".

 

[Silver]

True and most need much more than a trace. Whatever mineral is in that salt is hardly enough to measure. There is a reason they are made by salt companies rather than mineral companies.

And some don't need more than a trace. There is no reason I can see to throw money away to fix something that aint broken. So if you need more, spend the money. If you don't then save the money. It's not complicated.

Apparently it's way over your head. Oh well, best wishes with the "Trace Mineral SALT".

Not sure who's head this is over. Let me ask you then, what would I be getting back for my dollars invested in your favorite mineral that you (who apparently knows more about my operation than I do ) are so sure would be in the best interests of my cattle and therefor my bottom line?

 

[callmefence]

;-) All you gotta do is believe......

https://youtu.be/3ZwX-FRCIWQ

 

[Lucky]

I would say if your cows have a nice slick shiny coat, no flies buzzing around, and breed back in 60-90 days without mineral you don't need it. I've tried all kinds sold around here and have the best luck with Nutrena w/ IGR. I also use multi-min 90 in the spring and can definitely tell a difference.