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occasionally feeding sweet feed am I making a mistake?
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<blockquote data-quote="chippie" data-source="post: 988891" data-attributes="member: 5644"><p>It is not a good idea to mix the mineral with the grain. Mineral is designed so that the cows eat what they need - it is self limiting. When you mix it with the grain, a cow can ingest more mineral than needed and cause problems in the long run. </p><p></p><p>You should keep a mineral feeder available 24/7 so that the cows can eat what they need. </p><p></p><p>A cow can utilize any amount of feed. Everything that it eats gets digested and the nutrients absorbed. Whether or not the cow actually needs it is the variable. I think what the farmers are trying to tell you is that your cattle would do fine without the grain. </p><p>You could always try not feeding any grain for several months, and then look at your cow's condition. If they lose weight, then you will know that they are used to the grain and need it. If they maintain their condition, the grain is not necessary.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chippie, post: 988891, member: 5644"] It is not a good idea to mix the mineral with the grain. Mineral is designed so that the cows eat what they need - it is self limiting. When you mix it with the grain, a cow can ingest more mineral than needed and cause problems in the long run. You should keep a mineral feeder available 24/7 so that the cows can eat what they need. A cow can utilize any amount of feed. Everything that it eats gets digested and the nutrients absorbed. Whether or not the cow actually needs it is the variable. I think what the farmers are trying to tell you is that your cattle would do fine without the grain. You could always try not feeding any grain for several months, and then look at your cow's condition. If they lose weight, then you will know that they are used to the grain and need it. If they maintain their condition, the grain is not necessary. [/QUOTE]
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