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Post by hughespieds on Nov 3, 2019 19:32:27 GMT -6
I'm really close to weaning three and bringing them to the weaning/growing pasture at the house. I'm looking at feeding them a 14% MFM creep once they get here. I have a calf feeder that I'll use and know to gradually bring them to full feed. I've checked and the rest of the feed prices are for show calves and added dollars to the feed bill. Looking for tips and tricks to make them look the best they can be with what I'm working with.
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Post by ebenezer on Nov 4, 2019 18:08:30 GMT -6
Depending on what you want to do with them you need to know the %fat. If you have hay you can up the protein in the feed, limit feed it and hold down cost.
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Post by randy on Nov 4, 2019 18:09:06 GMT -6
What is the fat content? Takes both.
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Post by texasbred on Nov 6, 2019 15:56:10 GMT -6
I'm really close to weaning three and bringing them to the weaning/growing pasture at the house. I'm looking at feeding them a 14% MFM creep once they get here. I have a calf feeder that I'll use and know to gradually bring them to full feed. I've checked and the rest of the feed prices are for show calves and added dollars to the feed bill. Looking for tips and tricks to make them look the best they can be with what I'm working with. MFM makes good feed. Down here they sell a lot of a 13% creep with Bovatec for improved feed efficiency. It's a low fiber feed with very good TDN and energy levels. Adequate protein and no need for increased level of fat to get needed energy. Might check into the price. Bovatec will usually increase price by about $10 a ton. |
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Post by hughespieds on Nov 6, 2019 16:49:43 GMT -6
The 14% has 3.5% fat.
TB, the lady doesn't carry that feed and even led me to believe Martindale no longer makes it since it requires a prescription.
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Post by texasbred on Nov 6, 2019 17:00:53 GMT -6
The 14% has 3.5% fat. TB, the lady doesn't carry that feed and even led me to believe Martindale no longer makes it since it requires a prescription. No prescription required for Bovatec or Rumensin but may just be a feed she doesn't want to stock. Oh well, as I said MFM makes good feed so you should be fine. |
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Post by hughespieds on Nov 6, 2019 17:09:39 GMT -6
Very well could be that. I fed MFM to the hogs when I had them so I know it's good stuff.
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Post by randy on Nov 8, 2019 5:33:32 GMT -6
I'm really close to weaning three and bringing them to the weaning/growing pasture at the house. I'm looking at feeding them a 14% MFM creep once they get here. I have a calf feeder that I'll use and know to gradually bring them to full feed. I've checked and the rest of the feed prices are for show calves and added dollars to the feed bill. Looking for tips and tricks to make them look the best they can be with what I'm working with. MFM makes good feed. Down here they sell a lot of a 13% creep with Bovatec for improved feed efficiency. It's a low fiber feed with very good TDN and energy levels. Adequate protein and no need for increased level of fat to get needed energy. Might check into the price. Bovatec will usually increase price by about $10 a ton. I don't think you will need the Bovatec for the breed you are feeding, little extra fat seems to help with the limi and i bet it will help you as well. |
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Post by texasbred on Nov 8, 2019 17:03:18 GMT -6
MFM makes good feed. Down here they sell a lot of a 13% creep with Bovatec for improved feed efficiency. It's a low fiber feed with very good TDN and energy levels. Adequate protein and no need for increased level of fat to get needed energy. Might check into the price. Bovatec will usually increase price by about $10 a ton. I don't think you will need the Bovatec for the breed you are feeding, little extra fat seems to help with the limi and i bet it will help you as well. It's not just the Bovatec that makes the 13% feed a better feed. Even without the Bovatec its going to have a higher TDN and level of digestible energy. |
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