You are correct Baron, it's basically an artificial Protein.When bean meal and cottonseed meal, reach higher prices, Urea is used. Cheap protein. Problem is that some Cattle can have problems if the micro-organisms in the Rumen are low in supply. they cant utilize the protein, and it releases Ammonia, and it can go to the Liver and cause death in some circumstances. The best thing when buying Supplements is to READ the Tag.In most cases, the lower priced Tubs, are full of Urea, but some of the quality names out there are using it too. I like to use the all natural products, containing no urea.ctlbaron":2l9s1v2u said:I believe it is an artificial protein. Crowder can tell you more about it.
dcara":2dw6zt50 said:Informative links. Thanks for posting msscamp.
It's advantageous for them not to have it. You're right on target jp.I've stopped feeding any Tubs containing Urea.jp":1nalvmzq said:I'm sure Crowder can correct me if I'm wrong, We were always told that cattle under 6 months old shouldnt have urea because of thier underdeveloped liver. jp
Scotty":qw3o17g7 said:I hear every one say "urea cheep, feed urea". With the % of it digested it very "expensive". I quit using it becasue of cost efficeincy and the problems metioned befor.
Scotty
Do you have any figures for what per cent is digested and what per cent is wasted? I was looking for some numbers but can't find any.Scotty":3sb0vhdi said:So thye only use waht they need and crap the rest on the ground. Waste is expensive. That is my basis. They don't get the total # used for the total they consume. I am feeding nothing but cake now. Have better healtheir looking cattle from what I used to. Also the feed bill is down.
Scotty
Ryder":2iucx93e said:Do you have any figures for what per cent is digested and what per cent is wasted? I was looking for some numbers but can't find any.Scotty":2iucx93e said:So thye only use waht they need and crap the rest on the ground. Waste is expensive. That is my basis. They don't get the total # used for the total they consume. I am feeding nothing but cake now. Have better healtheir looking cattle from what I used to. Also the feed bill is down.
Scotty