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.
Maintaining an adequate protein level in the diet is vital for your cattle. It is needed to keep the optimal function of rumen microbes. These microbes are what break down the complex carbohydrates that are found in dry forage. With this optimal protein level, the rumen can adequately digest poor-quality forages.
When developing a cost-effective supplement program, there are two things to identify. The first is to determine the nutrients or nutrients that are limited. The next is how to provide that supplementation at the lowest cost possible. There are many options when it comes to supplements, including using protein tubs for your animals.
