So, why would you need to feed a tub anyways? It’s a fair question. When I think about feeding beef cows, some old nutritional adages come to mind. A few of my favorites are:
Take care of the cow and she will take care of the rest.
Feed the gut (rumen) and it will feed the cow.
We are grass farmers, harvesting it with cows.
Nutritionists use calculators and ranchers use scoop shovels.
Do as much as possible with as little cost as possible.
A tub supplement program is a home run with all of these concepts.
Take care of the cow and she will take care of the rest: Cows do not need a lot, so 0.25 to
0.75 lb. intake is all she needs.
Feed the gut (rumen) and it will feed the cow: The protein and sugar delivery in a tub enhances rumen bacterial forage digestion.
We are grass farmers, harvesting it with cows: Better rumen digestion through supplements makes the grass go further and last longer.
Nutritionists use calculators and ranchers use scoop shovels: Cattle can’t read a feed ration, but they will lick a tub.
Do as much as possible with as little cost as possible: Low intake equals low cost.
Cows fed tubs will maintain their body condition better on less forage due to the improved fiber digestion. The tubs also deliver mineral, vitamins and other additives while providing protein and energy. The minerals and vitamins are needed for optimum health and reproduction. The licking action required to consume a cooked tub stimulates saliva production, which also improves rumen function. Tubs can be a grazing management tool; put the tubs in rough, under-utilized areas and the cows will follow.
You can be rest assured that using a Nelson Tubs supplement program on your herd will help you meet the goals of your operation and promote animal health and performance. One of the greatest things we provide at Nelson Tubs is peace of mind to our customers.
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