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Purina Accuration...any comments?
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<blockquote data-quote="etmountianman71" data-source="post: 1443584" data-attributes="member: 21270"><p>We have been using the Purina Accuration Tubs (25% protein, 5% fat) along with the Purina Wind and Rain minerals for two years now. I have been very satisfied with my results on my cattle. Going to switch to the 10% fat this year now that is is available here in ET.</p><p>They averaged about 2lbs per day per head, it really did depend on the quality of hay i had to feed as well. The drought hit me hard last year and I lost my pasture real quick, so had to start feeding hay in September. I knew in order to keep a good body score on my cows going into winter and that it would take time to do that vs waiting till it was too late, I would need to supplement, that would also stretch my hay out. They come in a 200lb tub or a 500lb block depending on how many cattle you are putting it in with.</p><p>I worked with Purina (they came for a farm visit with Coop) and they looked at my cattle and agreed that in the best option was Tubs over the liquid. It came down to convenience for me with tubs vs liquid when moving cows and providing the nutrition. </p><p>First set of Tubs was like putting a straw in a cup, they consumed real fast, then they slowed down and would utilize them the same as minerals. Also moved them further away from water, so the cows had to make a special trip to consume. Calves also utilized the tubs. Now as I start creep feeding calves I put the tub in there especially for the calves and they love it.</p><p>I liked that the tubs were poured and not baked, made them easier to consume and last longer without waste or souring. It kept my cattle with a good body score and helped out when calving and breeding season came into play.</p><p></p><p>Would definitely reach out to them and have a person provide you with what works for your farm and cattle, because it is different for each location.</p><p></p><p>The accuration feed is also available, a bit pricey, if you want to self feed. I hand feed each day to keep contact with my cattle, especially bulls.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="etmountianman71, post: 1443584, member: 21270"] We have been using the Purina Accuration Tubs (25% protein, 5% fat) along with the Purina Wind and Rain minerals for two years now. I have been very satisfied with my results on my cattle. Going to switch to the 10% fat this year now that is is available here in ET. They averaged about 2lbs per day per head, it really did depend on the quality of hay i had to feed as well. The drought hit me hard last year and I lost my pasture real quick, so had to start feeding hay in September. I knew in order to keep a good body score on my cows going into winter and that it would take time to do that vs waiting till it was too late, I would need to supplement, that would also stretch my hay out. They come in a 200lb tub or a 500lb block depending on how many cattle you are putting it in with. I worked with Purina (they came for a farm visit with Coop) and they looked at my cattle and agreed that in the best option was Tubs over the liquid. It came down to convenience for me with tubs vs liquid when moving cows and providing the nutrition. First set of Tubs was like putting a straw in a cup, they consumed real fast, then they slowed down and would utilize them the same as minerals. Also moved them further away from water, so the cows had to make a special trip to consume. Calves also utilized the tubs. Now as I start creep feeding calves I put the tub in there especially for the calves and they love it. I liked that the tubs were poured and not baked, made them easier to consume and last longer without waste or souring. It kept my cattle with a good body score and helped out when calving and breeding season came into play. Would definitely reach out to them and have a person provide you with what works for your farm and cattle, because it is different for each location. The accuration feed is also available, a bit pricey, if you want to self feed. I hand feed each day to keep contact with my cattle, especially bulls. [/QUOTE]
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