Protein tubs have been gaining popularity here lately with producers of all sizes. People who use them appreciate the convenience of having a supplement designed to be self-fed in the pasture. This not only provides balanced nutrition but also eliminates the need for extra labor, giving you more time to focus on other aspects of cattle management.
In an ideal world, cattle would get all their nutrition from the forages and/or concentrated feeds they are given. Unfortunately, as you are aware, we do not live in an ideal world. The quality of the forages can vary significantly from year to year, and each animal will have different nutritional needs throughout the year.
With the difference between nutritional needs and forage quality, there is a need to “fill in the gaps.” As you have guessed, this is where protein tubs come in.
Sulfur salt blocks have generated a love/hate relationship among many cattlemen. Some love them and swear by them, while others feel they are a waste of money. It can be a bit of a headache to understand either side truly.
Salt, along with other minerals, is necessary to sustain life in cattle. Much like with humans, they are essential building blocks for living beings to perform at their best. It is needed for the body to perform even the most basic of functions.
Protein tubs have been gaining popularity here lately with producers of all sizes. People who use them like the convenience of having a supplement designed to be self-fed in the pasture. They can deliver supplemented nutrients that do not require extra labor.
Sulfur salt blocks have generated a love/hate relationship among many cattlemen. Some love them and swear by them, then others feel they are a waste of money. It can be a bit of a headache to truly understand either side.
Salt, along with other minerals, is necessary to sustain life in cattle. Much like humans they are essential building blocks for living beings to perform at their best. It is needed for the body to perform even the most basic of functions.
