When looking for the right cattle mineral, you should be looking for a complete mineral that contains the right balance of all 14 essential cattle minerals. These include calcium, copper, iron, iodine, manganese, molybdenum, potassium, sodium, selenium, and zinc. For added convenience, you should look for a weatherized mineral that is resistant to wind and weather.
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Cargill’s Gain Smart
For cattle producers, a good quality cattle mineral can mean a big difference in profitability. For example, a better mineral could reduce calves’ mortality by as much as 1%, or as much as 20 percent. Feeders are constantly seeking new ways to improve profitability, and better minerals can help them achieve their goals.
Cargill’s Gain Smart cattle mineral formulas are available in four varieties, each formulated to enhance gain and herd health. They are formulated for use on medium to high forage diets. The formulas contain a special blend of vitamins and minerals that support the rumen’s function. In addition, the formulas are formulated to reduce stress and improve health.
Cargill’s Riomax
When it comes to Riomax(r) cattle mineral prices, it can be difficult to tell if the cost is worth it. However, you can find many benefits by using Riomax, including improved conception rates and heavier calves. This product also helps your cows produce more milk and butter fat. These benefits mean that your cows are more productive and will spend less money on hay.
Moreover, Riomax products are priced at an affordable cost per head per day. You can get this product at a lower cost because you do not have to worry about spiking the intake when the tubs are put in front of the cows. Riomax is also proven to eliminate diseases and complications that plague cattle, including coccidiosis, summer pneumonia, foot rot, and cancer eyes.
Cargill’s Superior All-Weather(r) Technology
Cargill’s new Superior All-Weather Technology helps farmers avoid the common problem of mineral loss in the rain. With this new technology, mineral remains available to cattle, allowing them to get the full benefit of the mineral. The mineral remains stable in the feeder, allowing farmers to better manage mineral intake. This weatherized mineral helps to reduce mineral loss and provides a healthier diet for cattle.
Cargill’s cottonseed meal
With the recent drought in Australia, Cargill has announced the impending closure of its Narrabri aged oilseed crushing plant. The news comes as no surprise, but it also serves as a reminder of how fragile the company’s business model is. The plant was the only one of its kind in northern NSW, and it last turned a profit in 2014. But tough trading conditions have turned even that profit into a loss.
The company also cited competition for whole cottonseed from the feed market and high energy costs tied to its plant operations. Despite the high cost of producing the product, locally crushed cottonseed products have high value as feed for beef cattle. Approximately 1.3 million tonnes of whole fuzzy white cottonseed is produced in Australia every year.
Cottonseed meal
Cottonseed meal is a high protein byproduct made from the oil extracted from cottonseed. Different extraction methods leave different amounts of oil in the meal. The oil content in cottonseed meal is crucial because it determines its energy content. Cottonseed meal is an excellent protein source for cattle and other livestock. Its high energy value makes it palatable and is used in cattle rations in the southern U.S. Solvent-extracted cottonseed meal has about 89 percent energy value. While it is expensive to purchase, cottonseed meal is a good value per pound of protein.
The main disadvantage of whole cottonseed meal for beef cattle is its high fat content. Although it increases the energy content, excess fat can interfere with rumen function. Therefore, the recommended feeding range for beef cattle is six to eight pounds per head per day, which equates to 1.0 to 1.3 pounds of fat.
