If you’re looking for a new cattle feed tub, you might want to consider a tub made by Purina. This company has several different options, including their stress and protein supplement tubs, and they even have a tub return program.
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Purina’s “Tub Return Program”
Purina’s “Tub Return Program” was launched in September of this year. This program allows farmers to recycle their old feed tubs. They can then reuse them as planter boxes or boats. The program is currently only available in the Northwest and Northwestern United States. But the company hopes to expand the program to other regions next year.
Purina offers a variety of nutritional products for livestock. Its main goal is to find new ways to manage packaging waste. In order to do this, the company has partnered with a number of retailers. Some retailers even offer recycling events in select areas.
The recycling program enables customers to get discounts on new feed tubs. For example, customers can save up to $40 per ton on bagged mineral. Those who participate in the “Triple Play” offer in 2021 will also receive a $20 per ton discount on mineral tubs.
While the Purina “Tub Return Program” is only available in the Northwest and Northwestern US, they are planning to expand it into the Southwest and Northeast. Eventually, they hope to be able to recycle all of the feed tubs that they sell. Whether it is an aluminum, steel or paperboard tub, there are endless opportunities to recycle these containers.
Rangeland 30-13 Beef Cattle Protein Supplement Tub
Purina RangeLand 30-13 is a free-choice protein supplement for beef cattle on a forage diet. It is formulated with urea, molasses, and natural protein. The tub is packaged in a recyclable ClearView plastic tub and is easy to use for remote monitoring of the level of the supplement. This is a great option for farmers who want to maintain their cattle’s ideal condition before winter arrives.
Protein supplements are designed to fill in nutrient gaps in forages. Molasses is an effective source of nutrients because it helps to enhance the utilization of forages. Forage can mature and lose nutrients over time. A nutritionally balanced mineral/vitamin supplement with salt and salt is also consumed. Cattle will generally consume between one-half and one pound of supplement per day. In order to promote better intake, the tub should be placed near ample sources of forage, fresh water, and animal congregation areas. Depending on the season, the location of the tub and the quality of the forage can affect its consumption.
Purina Stress Tub
The Purina Stress Tub is an excellent tool for promoting the health of cattle that are in stressful situations. Its inclusion of Diamond V Original XPC has been shown to have a beneficial effect on the digestive tract of cattle, especially during periods of stress. Cattle that receive the tub will be better able to metabolize feed and be ready for vaccination programs.
Purina Stress Tub is available in 60-pound and 225-pound tubs. It is recommended for cattle that are in breeding or pre-weaning situations. It is also recommended for use in hospital pens and in receiving pens. When using the Stress Tub, cattle will eat 0.33 to 0.5 pounds of the product per day. You can find more information on the product at Allied Cooperative Feed. This tub is designed to help maintain the proper balance of 14 essential cattle minerals. Availa-4 is included to provide an organic source of zinc, manganese and copper as well.
It also contains a prebiotic-like activity that promotes a healthy rumen environment. Cattle that receive the tub will be more equipped to deal with the stresses that come with weaning and return to their home pen.
Northstar Recycling
Northstar Recycling has partnered with Purina Animal Nutrition on a recycling program for their used feed tubs. The program has been launched in the Northwestern United States, and will continue to expand to the Southwest and Northeast in the near future.
Purina Animal Nutrition is a division of the Land O’ Lakes family of companies. In order to reduce waste, the company decided to find a cost-effective recycling solution for its used feed tubs.
To do this, Purina contacted Northstar Recycling, a national leader in sustainability-oriented managed waste. They analyzed the plastics market and determined there were several traditional recyclables that could be recycled. This led Northstar to find a partner with the right experience and capabilities to recycle the used feed containers.
Northstar consulted with long-standing plastic-recycling partners and then selected the best partner for the project. It was a logistically difficult task. However, with the help of Northstar’s expertise and technology, the project was a success.
