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What to look for when choosing a mineral supplement

Setting up an effective supplement program is more than simply finding the right mineral at the right price. Knowing your herd’s needs and thoughtfully comparing them to supplement labels will go a long way toward increasing profitability.
May 11, 2023
Laurentia van Rensburg

Selecting a proper mineral supplementation strategy can be quite complicated with all the different product offerings and brands available. In selecting the right program for your herd, it is helpful to not only have an understanding of your forage quality but to also think about what goals you want to achieve.


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Managing minerals during summer grazing months

It can be difficult to ensure your cattle get the proper nutrients when they’re out on grazing pasture. But steps can be taken to give them a better chance of getting the nutrition they need.
April 10, 2023
Chance Farmer

The main factor determining cow herd profitability is optimal reproduction. Furthermore, nutrition is the main factor in determining reproductive success. Energy and protein nutrition are paramount in this endeavor, and mineral nutrition is vitally important as well.


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Is your grazing ground providing the right minerals?

Grazing may not be able to meet livestock’s mineral requirements through forage alone. Soil and forage testing can help producers determine how to best supplement cattle on pasture.
August 25, 2022
Janna Block

A properly balanced mineral program is important for optimum immune function, calf health and growth, milk production, and reproductive performance of beef cattle.


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