Mineral supplements are sometimes used to provide feed additives like fly control products, antibiotics, and ionophores. For these products to work effectively, it is critical that cattle consume the targeted about of mineral regularly. Average mineral intake should be monitored to determine if any adjustments should be made. If there are 40 cows in the group and the targeted intake is 3 to 4 ounces per day, per cow, then they would need to consume 7.5 to 10 pounds per day or 52.5 to 70 pounds each week. Are you a certified Texas Beef Quality Assurance producer? Training is free and available online and at one-day in-person workshops. Read more…
Recent Posts
TSCRA commends Secretary Rollins and USDA on Texas sterile fly facility
FORT WORTH, Texas (June 18, 2025)— U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced …
Continue Reading about TSCRA commends Secretary Rollins and USDA on Texas sterile fly facility
Crime watch: Brangus bull missing in Fayette County
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Kenny Murchison, District 20 in …
Continue Reading about Crime watch: Brangus bull missing in Fayette County
Crime watch: Cattle missing in Freestone County
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Chace Fryar, District 21 in East …
Continue Reading about Crime watch: Cattle missing in Freestone County