ADM Alliance Nutrition

Prospector Caramel – 200 lb molasses-based tub, designed to be consumed at 0.5-1.5 lb/hd/day........

Roughage Buster Plus – 250 lb molasses-based tub, utilizes biuret, designed to be consumed at 0.5-1.3 lb/hd/day.......

Blocks:

Mintrate® – Offers ease of feeding a high-quality supplement. Most formulations are fed free-choice. A choice of palatability options are available............ (33.3 lb blocks)

Range Fortifiers – Varying protein levels to match forage quality. (33.3 lb blocks)

Roughage Buster® – Biuret containing, cost-effective supplements. (33.3 lb blocks or processed form).......................

Effects of Supplementation on Forage and Feedstuff Utilization
Maximizing forage utilization is one of the keys to increasing the profit potential of a brood cow operation. To maximize forage utilization an understanding of the effects of supplementation is necessary. Supplementation programs may consist of any one or a combination of the following:

Minerals and vitamins Cattle will generally consume enough minerals and vitamins from available forages and grain to survive. But, they do not receive enough minerals and vitamins from forages or grains to optimize digestion and performance...................................

Protein Protein is necessary for growth and to replace the daily break down of body tissues, including muscle, blood, hair, and hooves. Protein is usually the first limiting nutrient for cattle fed low-quality forages............................

Energy If there is not sufficient energy in the feeds, the energy needs of cattle will be met by the break down of body tissue resulting in loss of body condition and weight...........................................

Fat Feeding supplemental vegetable-based fat to improve reproductive efficiency should be considered...............