Breeder Cattle Mineral

Breeding season asks a lot of your cows and bulls. Breeder Cattle Mineral is a free-choice mineral for beef cattle on pasture or in a feedlot, formulated for the needs of breeding cattle. Set it out in a covered feeder and let the herd help themselves, or mix it right into the ration.

• Balanced calcium and phosphorus to support skeletal development and reproductive efficiency.
• Magnesium and salt for daily maintenance, plus zinc, copper, manganese and cobalt.
• Added selenium at safe levels. Intake of supplemental selenium shouldn't exceed 3 mg per head per day.
• Feed it free-choice in a covered mineral feeder, or mix 25 to 30 lb per ton of feed.

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Mineral nutrition matters during breeding

Breeder Cattle Mineral supplies calcium, phosphorus, and trace minerals for a cow-and-bull program. Calcium and phosphorus are involved in bone growth and muscle function; trace minerals such as copper and zinc take part in energy pathways, and several trace minerals support reproductive and immune functions. Those are everyday body functions, yet they are especially relevant when a herd is managed around breeding and pregnancy. The product's mineral analysis provides specific levels to compare with pasture and the rest of the ration.

Pasture is not a fixed mineral source

Pasture mineral content changes with forage type, season, soil, and management. A mineral selected for breeding cattle can be useful where the forage program needs a concentrated source, but the right fit depends on what the animals already consume. This product is intended for beef cattle and offers either covered-feeder or mixed-ration use, so it can fit grazing or delivered-feed setups. A forage test can reveal variation that is hard to judge from appearance alone. Keep the selenium limit in mind as part of the full ration.

How to feed it

Feed free-choice to beef cattle in covered mineral feeders or mix with feed at the rate of 25-30 lb per ton. Provide plenty of clean, fresh water at all times.

Guaranteed analysis

Ingredients

Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Salt, Magnesium Oxide, Iron Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Cobalt Carbonate, Copper Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Molasses, DDG w/Solubles, Phospheric Acid, Proprionic Acid (a preservative), Natural and Artificial Flavoring.

Cautions

CAUTION: Follow label directions. This mineral contains added Selenium. Do not permit excessive consumption. Intake of supplemental Selenium should not exceed 0.3 ppm on a complete ration basis or 3 milligrams per head per day for beef and dairy cattle.