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[Jeanne - Simme Valley]

Also will add, it is a good practice to feed Bi-Carb - either hand feed in their ration or put in a mineral feeder. I have NOT been doing this, but we are going to start doing it.

 

[osubuckeyes1234]

Also will add, it is a good practice to feed Bi-Carb - either hand feed in their ration or put in a mineral feeder. I have NOT been doing this, but we are going to start doing it.

Is this what you're talking about?

How to feed sodium bicarbonate

Hi all. I asked this on another thread I had started but wanted to make sure it would be seen. It seems like one of my milkers may have acidosis so I am wanting to give her sodium bicarbonate. I have a fair bit on hand in the kitchen and can get more tomorrow, but I am wondering how to determine...

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Also, I may have some more questions for you if you don't mind me direct messaging you.

 

[Jeanne - Simme Valley]

yes - also called baking soda. I don't know the "amount" to hand feed daily. I just put it out free-choice. I feed my herd early spring for BUN (super high protein in diet). My mineral feeders are those round ones with the big rubber mat over the top. It has 3 bins. I put mineral in 2 bins and bi-carb in the 3rd. Cattle love it. Good thing it's cheap!! LOL
And, yes, you can PM me.
Edit: I should clarify. I have NOT been feeding Bi-Carb to our STEERS, but plan to start this year. I have been feeding my HERD in the spring for many years.

 

[kenny thomas]

yes - also called baking soda. I don't know the "amount" to hand feed daily. I just put it out free-choice. I feed my herd early spring for BUN (super high protein in diet). My mineral feeders are those round ones with the big rubber mat over the top. It has 3 bins. I put mineral in 2 bins and bi-carb in the 3rd. Cattle love it. Good thing it's cheap!! LOL
And, yes, you can PM me.
Edit: I should clarify. I have NOT been feeding Bi-Carb to our STEERS, but plan to start this year. I have been feeding my HERD in the spring for many years.

Do you buy it in 50 lb bags? If so who produces it.

 

[Jeanne - Simme Valley]

I think it's more like 35# bags, but I will have to look. I just get it from the local feed store.