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<blockquote data-quote="cypressfarms" data-source="post: 705098" data-attributes="member: 2653"><p>Having been taught most of what I know about cattle from my dad, I've always believed that whole corn goes "right through" the cow and that they don't absorb most of the nutrients in the corn - although I've read different views from studies lately.</p><p></p><p>This year is no different than any other. Each fall I start checking prices of various bulk feeds to plan winter needs, if any. </p><p></p><p>My local feed store offers a "stocker grower" , which is a pelletized mix that has a protein content of 12%. Trouble is that it's $245/ton this year. Whole/shelled corn, on the other hand, is $145/ton. This year I'm feeding about 10 calves out for butcher in January/February. My local feed store manager recommends using bovatec mixed with corn (to make the corn more digestible). I think he's just trying to sell more bovatec.</p><p></p><p>Any comments???</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cypressfarms, post: 705098, member: 2653"] Having been taught most of what I know about cattle from my dad, I've always believed that whole corn goes "right through" the cow and that they don't absorb most of the nutrients in the corn - although I've read different views from studies lately. This year is no different than any other. Each fall I start checking prices of various bulk feeds to plan winter needs, if any. My local feed store offers a "stocker grower" , which is a pelletized mix that has a protein content of 12%. Trouble is that it's $245/ton this year. Whole/shelled corn, on the other hand, is $145/ton. This year I'm feeding about 10 calves out for butcher in January/February. My local feed store manager recommends using bovatec mixed with corn (to make the corn more digestible). I think he's just trying to sell more bovatec. Any comments??? [/QUOTE]
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