Cattle don’t always have access to the nutrients they need, especially as pastures become dry. If you’re a farmer who is concerned about the growth and health of your livestock, then you ought to consider adding a supplement to their diet. There are so many high-quality options on the market that are designed to give your cattle the vitamins, proteins, enzymes, and minerals they need to thrive.

In particular, Gregg Farm Services suggests liquid feed and protein tubs because they are very user friendly!

• Protein Meal: Supplements composed of at least 40% protein, such as soybean or cottonseed meal, will help compensate for the lack of protein in your dry pasture grasses. Protein supplements will also assist in the ability for your cattle to digest tougher, more arid grass. For the best results, feed each animal about one pound of the protein supplement each day.
• Grain Supplements: Grain supplements are ideal when you want to promote weight gain in your cattle in a short time frame, which is particularly important during winter. When you start feeding your livestock one pound of a good grain supplement for every 100 pounds of body weight. (500 lb animal gets 5 lbs of grain.) They’ll be ready to sell in no time.
• Concentrates: Livestock feed concentrates, such as oats, wheat, and barley, contain several essential nutrients, including carbohydrates, selenium, and vitamin A. Since these supplements are more potent and available in liquid form, they tend to be a bit more expensive. However, it is easy to justify their value when you consider the well-rounded diet they will provide for your livestock during the cold season.

Increase Profits and Improve Cattle Health

Creep feeding your calves (any season) will reduce pressure on nursing cows and allow them to spend more time foraging. And a calf will gain an additional 1.5 lbs of body weight per day when you offer feed.

It will cost you 60 cents a day for five pounds of feed. If market value is $1.50 per lb, the extra weight will bring you $2.25. This increases your net profit by $1.65 per pound/per head for every day you feed.

From livestock feed to farm equipment and more, rely on Gregg Farm Services for all of your agricultural needs. Give them a call at (870) 481-5165 to speak with Terry or Billy about investing in livestock feed supplements.