Protein tubs have been gaining popularity here lately with producers of all sizes. People who use them appreciate the convenience of having a supplement designed to be self-fed in the pasture. This not only provides balanced nutrition but also eliminates the need for extra labor, giving you more time to focus on other aspects of cattle management.
In an ideal world, cattle would get all their nutrition from the forages and/or concentrated feeds they are given. Unfortunately, as you are aware, we do not live in an ideal world. The quality of the forages can vary significantly from year to year, and each animal will have different nutritional needs throughout the year.
With the difference between nutritional needs and forage quality, there is a need to “fill in the gaps.” As you have guessed, this is where protein tubs come in.
Protein supplements are often needed during the fall and winter months. This need is because, during this time, most of your tame pasture forages go into dormancy. When this happens, things like their protein content will go down.
Protein tubs have been gaining popularity here lately with producers of all sizes. People who use them like the convenience of having a supplement designed to be self-fed in the pasture. They can deliver supplemented nutrients that do not require extra labor.
