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5 simple steps before actually buying protein tubs exposed

5 simple steps before actually buying protein tubs exposedIntroducing protein tubs into your pasture is a convenient way to provide additional nutrition. Once it’s in place, you don’t need to check it daily, which is particularly beneficial for those with other commitments, such as a job in town, who can’t be on the ranch daily.

A benefit it can provide for both the full-time and ‘part-time‘ rancher is that a protein tub can improve the overall grazing in a pasture. You can move them into areas where the cattle don’t usually graze, which we refer to as ‘underutilized areas ‘, to encourage cattle to move to those areas.

Doing your homework before making any decision is prudent when making any investment. So, before you run off to the local feed store, I have five things you can look at before you buy your first protein tub.

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How to actually measure pasture forage intake of livestock

How to actually measure pasture forage intake of livestock

As esteemed cattle producers, your expertise is invaluable in understanding the critical role of measuring pasture forage intake. Your knowledge and experience in properly assessing the amount of forage consumed by grazing animals is essential to optimizing their nutrition and overall well-being. It allows us to make informed decisions about grazing management, pasture utilization, and livestock nutrition planning.

Your effective measurement of pasture forage intake not only helps maximize the use of available resources and prevent overgrazing but also plays a crucial role in maintaining the sustainability of grazing lands. By understanding and quantifying our livestock’s forage consumption, we can tailor management practices to promote healthy growth and efficient feed utilization. Your actions, as experienced cattle producers, can significantly contribute to the environmental sustainability of our operations.

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