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<blockquote data-quote="cypressfarms" data-source="post: 194715" data-attributes="member: 2653"><p>Bushhog,</p><p></p><p>Not sure what article you are referring to, but you really need to have minerals available free choice all year 'round. Most people use a loose mineral that can be bought in 50 lb sacks. Everyone seems to have their favorite, IMO pick whichever you want but pick one. You can always compare the labels to see exactly what components a brand of mineral has compared to others.</p><p></p><p>The blocks that you are referring to are trace minerals, or trace blocks, and aren't worth the money you pay for them. They do not have enough of the minerals that you need for your cattle to reach their potential.</p><p></p><p>You can raise cattle without minerals, I've seen it done. However, the resulting cattle will never reach their growth potential, likely be more sick, if they live well at all.</p><p></p><p>Your local feed store should have a couple of varities of loose minerals available. I pay about $14/bag for mine.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cypressfarms, post: 194715, member: 2653"] Bushhog, Not sure what article you are referring to, but you really need to have minerals available free choice all year 'round. Most people use a loose mineral that can be bought in 50 lb sacks. Everyone seems to have their favorite, IMO pick whichever you want but pick one. You can always compare the labels to see exactly what components a brand of mineral has compared to others. The blocks that you are referring to are trace minerals, or trace blocks, and aren't worth the money you pay for them. They do not have enough of the minerals that you need for your cattle to reach their potential. You can raise cattle without minerals, I've seen it done. However, the resulting cattle will never reach their growth potential, likely be more sick, if they live well at all. Your local feed store should have a couple of varities of loose minerals available. I pay about $14/bag for mine. [/QUOTE]
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