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Supplements and Ration Formulation

Supplement composition and quality is extremely important to the success of any cattle feeding investment. Supplement selection falls into the following two broad categories: (1) commercial and (2) customized products. In both cases premixes and supplements can be obtained from a feed or pharmaceutical manufacturer.
Supplements are designed to complement the composition of other ration ingredients and specific feeding requirements as determined by a professional nutritionist. Supplements or premixes formulated specifically for feedstuffs of known composition hold the advantage of improved animal performance at reduced cost.

Benefits of proper use of supplements and ration formulation:

Proper supplement composition and ration formulation equates directly with cost of gain. These products are valuable and must be used properly.

Proper formulated rations can contribute to improved animal performance.

Proper formulated rations can contribute to improved animal health.

Feed additives properly applied can enhance cattle performance.

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