Providing liquid feed, a molasses-based supplement, to your herd benefits your herd and your bottom line. Discover five benefits of liquid feed supplement for beef cattle and the different types of liquid feed available below.
Using liquid feed supplements at your farm or ranch improves feed quality and convenience by helping to:
Liquid feed blends seamlessly with other feed components so that every animal receives the same essential nutrients. This promotes consistent growth and health across the herd.
Liquid feed can be quickly added to other feed components, allowing you to streamline the process and focus on other critical aspects of herd management.
Spillage and wind dispersion can lead to unnecessary expenses and losses. Liquid feed reduces the chance of waste because it adheres directly to the feed components, leading to cost savings and overall efficiency.
Liquid feed provides a consistent texture and flavor, stimulates a cattle’s appetite, and leads to better feed intake, improved growth, and better performance.
Liquids can help cattle better absorb and break down nutrients leading to an increased uptake of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids into the cow’s bloodstream. This plays a vital role in cattle immunity, reproduction, bone development, and overall improved metabolic processes.
Several liquid feed options are available to meet specific nutritional requirements and production goals. Their usage depends on factors such as the cattle’s age, production stage, and nutritional deficiencies.
Protein-based liquid supplements contain various protein sources like soybean meal, cottonseed meal, or urea to meet the needs of growing cattle or lactating cows. They are especially valuable during periods of increased nutrient demand.
Liquid energy supplements often include molasses, corn syrup, and other high-energy components. Particularly beneficial for working cattle, these supplements increase the energy density of their diet during strenuous activities and cold weather, which increases energy demand in order to maintain a steady body temperature.
Mineral and vitamin supplements address mineral deficiencies in the local forage or when additional vitamins are required for reproduction or enhanced immune function. They also contribute to optimal growth and weight gain, and they can provide critical nutrients during calving season.
Complete liquid feeds are pre-mixed solutions that balance protein, energy, fiber, minerals, and vitamins. They provide a one-stop solution for cattle nutrition when forage quality is poor or during specific production phases when precise nutritional control is required, such as in feedlot finishing.
FBN® has the right liquid feed supplements, lick tubs, and minerals to set your operation up for success. With a straightforward online ordering process, transparent pricing, and direct-to-farm delivery of liquid feed, we make it convenient to keep your herd healthy and productive.
Here are a few popular feed products to help you get started with a proactive and healthy diet:
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