Introduce cattle gradually to growing and finishing rations. As a general rule, increase the intake of grain or high-energy feed by no more than 1 pound (.454 kg) per head per day. Normal intake of growing and finishing rations when cattle are on full feed is 2.5 to 3.0% of the animal’s bodyweight.

Whether feeding a complete NutreBeef^® ration or using a NutreBeef^® concentrate to mix with your own grains and roughage, introduce NutreBeef^® gradually. The feed intake table below shows the estimated number of days required to reach full feed. For example, a 500-lb. calf will need a minimum of 13 days to reach full feed. It is not advisable to accelerate or shorten the timelines for various weights as digestive upsets can occur.

Starting Weight	Intake as a percentage of body weight						Days Required to Reach Full Feed
	.5%	1%	1.5%	2%	2.5%	3%
300	1.5	3	4.5	6	7.5	9	8
400	2	4	6	8	10	12	10
500	2.5	5	7.5	10	12.5	15	13
600	3	6	9	12	15	18	15
700	3.5	7	10.5	14	17.5	21	18
800	4	8	12	16	20	24	20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Tips

·        Always make ration changes gradually to allow time for cattle to adapt.

·        Increase the intake of grain or high-energy feed by no more than 1 pound (.454 kg) per head per day.

·        Feed 2 times per day, at the same time each day.

·        Feed cattle only what they will eat before the next feeding. Do not allow feed to build up in the bunk and get moldy.

·        Keep hay available at all times and do not hesitate to feed a little extra hay to fill cattle when their appetite seems unusually high.

·        Clean, fresh water should available at all times.

Mixed Rations with NutreBeef^® Protein Concentrates

The following tables show typical mixes for rations made from NutreBeef^® concentrates. All figures are given as-fed percentages of the total mix.

I. Suggested Growing Rations Using a 32% NutreBeef® Protein Concentrate Feedstuff Medium Energy High Energy Silage Silage & Hay Hay Silage Silage & Hay Hay Silage 85 61 0 73 49 0 Hay 0 12 49 0 10 36.5 Grain 7.25 22 46.5 19.5 35.75 59 NutreBeef® Concentrate 7.5 4.5 3.5 7 4.5 3.5 Feedlot Mineral .25 .5 1 .5 .75 1 Total 100 100 100 100 100 100

II. Suggested Growing Rations Using a 41% NutreBeef® Protein Concentrate Feedstuff Medium Energy High Energy Silage Silage & Hay Hay Silage Silage & Hay Hay Silage 87.5 62.5 0 75 50 0 Hay 0 12 49.5 0 10 37 Grain 7 21.75 47 19.25 36.25 59.5 NutreBeef® Concentrate 5 3 2.5 5 3 2.5 Feedlot Mineral .5 .75 1 .75 .75 1 Total 100 100 100 100 100 100

III. Suggested Finishing Rations Using a 32% or 41% NutreBeef® Protein Concentrates Feedstuff 32% Concentrate 41% Concentrate Silage Silage & Hay Hay Silage Silage & Hay Hay Silage 31 16.5 0 32.5 18 0 Hay 0 4.5 11.5 0 4 12 Grain 61.5 72.25 84 61.5 73 84.25 NutreBeef® Concentrate 6.5 5.5 3.5 5 4 2.5 Feedlot Mineral 1 1.25 1 1 1 1.25 Total 100 100 100 100 100 100

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