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Avoiding the “Summer Slump” Through Tub Utilization

06/15/2020

Springtime has arrived bringing lush grasses and grazing opportunities to the countryside. Just as quickly as that green grass comes, your pasture quality can diminish leaving both pasture and animals’ nutrient deficient. These potential nutrient deficiencies come at a critical time frame when the animals are likely to have youngstock at their side or are trying to add body condition for re-breeding.

Forages mature as the summer goes on, losing nutrients, specifically protein, and allowing animals to lose body condition and mineral reserves if not supplemented. In addition to management strategies like soil fertility and grazing pressure, there are a few ways to prepare for a decline in pasture quality.

A great tool available to your farm are lick tubs. Tubs help bridge the nutritional gaps during times of reduced forage quality or stress events. The versatility of tubs makes them attractive to many producers for their convenient sizing, weather-resistant properties, and wide range of formulas to fit varied operational needs. When animals lick, they are not only getting added nutrition into their diet, they produce saliva which is a natural buffer for their stomach. New tub technology such as intake modifiers, fly control, gastric support aids and highly absorbed trace minerals for optimum conception can be a great financial asset to your farm!

Whether your grazing corn stalks in your beef herd, trying to increase conception in your ewe flock, looking for a smooth transition in weaned calf pens or want to add body condition to a hard-keeping horse, we have a tub to fit your needs! Reach out to the experienced professionals at Insight FS to help create a customized solution or for questions on pasture fertility, tub selection and management for your farm.

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