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<blockquote data-quote="bird dog" data-source="post: 1693650" data-attributes="member: 5381"><p>I try to keep it simple. I use a nutrition plus mineral free choice year round. Nothing fancy just a mix that is somewhat suited for my area according to their nutritionist. Consumption goes up and down like it should as things change. I put out free choice stock salt if they seem to be consuming to much. Doing this seems to get their consumption correct as they eat about 3 oz a day of mineral on a year round basis. Probably a couple ounces of salt since it is not out all the time. I also put out a few protein/mineral tubs in the winter I consider my heard health to be pretty good. No scours in calves, one retained placenta this year, black cows are black, all the calves shed off their hair but one, hair coats are shiny, weight gains seem to be what is considered average for my area. What else should you look for?</p><p>Mineral costs run about $35 per animal unit per year. Mineral/protein tubs run about $10 per unit per year.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bird dog, post: 1693650, member: 5381"] I try to keep it simple. I use a nutrition plus mineral free choice year round. Nothing fancy just a mix that is somewhat suited for my area according to their nutritionist. Consumption goes up and down like it should as things change. I put out free choice stock salt if they seem to be consuming to much. Doing this seems to get their consumption correct as they eat about 3 oz a day of mineral on a year round basis. Probably a couple ounces of salt since it is not out all the time. I also put out a few protein/mineral tubs in the winter I consider my heard health to be pretty good. No scours in calves, one retained placenta this year, black cows are black, all the calves shed off their hair but one, hair coats are shiny, weight gains seem to be what is considered average for my area. What else should you look for? Mineral costs run about $35 per animal unit per year. Mineral/protein tubs run about $10 per unit per year. [/QUOTE]
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