Nutrition
Vita Charge Stress Mineral Tubs
Vita Charge makes the best mineral tubs around. They are packed with all the right things that cattle need. We're in Texas and do the Heat tubs in the summertime and it seems to help them tolerate the heat better!
How I Use
I maintain two mineral tubs per pasture at all times. One bucket is a Purina Wind & Rain cattle tub, and the other is a Vita Charge Stress tub (Heat version in summer).
Where to Buy
Use the Vita Ferm Store Locator to find a supplier near you.
Alfalfa Cubes
Alfalfa cubes are formed by coarsely grinding alfalfa and forcing it through a large die with heat and steam. Alfalfa forage is low in sugar, moderately high in protein, high in calories and digestible fiber.
How I Use
I use these to train with because it's essentially just feeding them alfalfa hay in compressed form, and cows love & need alfalfa!
Where to Find
Your local feed store likely has alfalfa cubes and will be a better source than the internet. If you don't have a local store, Hayrite is a great brand I get locally sometimes.
Golden Oak Calf Starter-Grower
These cubes are a great source of nutrition for calves or cattle you need to put weight on. Most dairy cows won't need this type of feed unless they're underweight. However, this is a great supplemental feed for raising beef calves & cattle, or fattening up unhealthy cattle.
How I Use
I use this as a beef builder if I know a calf or young cow will be used for beef, or as a treat to train with. They have molasses in them so they're irresistible,
Where to Find
Golden Oak is located in Texas, and may not serve your area. You can review the nutritional facts to find a similar feed near you.
Little Giant® Plastic Utility Pan
Perfect for pet and livestock feeding. Made of tough, impact-resistant DuraFlex plastic, you'll find a hundred other uses around your farm, ranch, home, or shop.
How I Use
I use these utility pans and other products like this as I feed and manage my cattle. These pans are handy for feeding specific diets. I try to keep as many utility pans around as I have cows.
Where to Buy
Any place that sells livestock supplies. These products are very easy to find. You can also order their entire brand and line of products from Amazon.
Cattle Management
Weaver Leather Livestock Cattle Poly Rope Halter
Made from top quality poly rope, this halter comes in a great selection of classic colors. This halter offers the perfect combination of durability and value. Lead measures approximately 7' long. Adjustable cow size.
How I Use
I don't put halters on my cattle. Therefore, I just leverage a halter and lead rope in one situation, like this one, when I need to lead or tie them up.
Where to Buy
It's likely your local larger livestock supply store has these, but they're also available on Amazon and other online stores.
Airmax Stock Tank Defense, Livestock Water Trough Cleaner
Keep Your Stock Tank Clean & Clear. Stock Tank Defense tablets contain natural beneficial bacteria specifically formulated for stock tanks, water troughs, and other livestock watering containers.
How I Use
We mostly only use this in the summer, but its incredibly helpful during the seasons where algae likes to grow in your water stock tanks.
Where to Buy
I've only been able to find this product online unfortunately.
Pest Control
Pyranha Stock Guard Fly Spray Concentrate
Pyranha Stock Guard Concentrate is an ideal insecticide concentrate specially formulated to fight against lice, fleas, mosquitoes, flies, and more on livestock through spray systems and foggers.
How I Use
I apply Pyranha as a fly repellent because we're near a dairy farm. I only apply when I notice there is a decent amount of flies bothering my cattle. I mix 1:19 water to fly spray concentrate. We're next to a dairy and need to re-apply every other day. Reapply when you see flies begin to bother your cattle again. I mix mine in a 2-gallon garden pump sprayer.
Where to Buy
Your local livestock supply store. It's pretty common to find.
Parasite Control
Cydectin Pour-On for Cattle
Cydectin Pour-On works to control infections and infestations of internal and external parasites. A pour-on treatment for beef and dairy cattle, the formula contains moxidectin.
How I Use
I treat my entire herd every six months. The dosage recommendation is a part of the product design. A full grown mini weighs approximately somewhere between 500 to 800 pounds depending on size and breed.
Where to Buy
Any livestock supply store. My local country store has it. Or your veterinarian.
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