Are Cows Picky Eaters? [Free Choice Mineral Feeders]

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We're changing up our livestock mineral program to improve beef cattle nutrition AND heal our pastures. If you struggle with livestock mineral deficiency on your farm, check out the two styles of mobile mineral feeder we feature in this video, as we figure out the BEST mineral feeder for rotational grazing. Though we mainly focus on finding the perfect cattle salt and mineral feeder in this video, you'll definitely find our advice valuable in selecting a sheep salt and mineral feeder as well!
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@HeiferUSA 2 жыл бұрын

What has been your experience with mineral feeders?

@terrapinneckcreekfarm 6 ай бұрын

I started using a cafeteria style feeder a year ago roughly. I like how the cattle can pick what they need but I went through a lot of mineral. To the point it would take 1/3 of the market value of each calf crop to support the mineral program. Though I doubt that would last forever but it’s hard on the books in the mean time.

@Blackjacktmde 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing. I was just considering switching to our free choice feeder but wasn’t sure if it was worth the change. Great information!

@HeiferUSA 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that! Let us know if you like the Free Choice system as much as we do!

@breahnalawrence6725 2 жыл бұрын

Will be very interesting to see before and after soil mineral analysis, after using this system.

@HeiferUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! This has such big potential to change our soil for the better.

@melvinrexwinkle1510 Жыл бұрын

pretty expensive way to fertilize pastures, the unneeded minerals will be the ones passed thru the cattle and the nutrients needed by the cattle will be retained in their body. the minerals that the cattle do not need, is determined by whats in the soil and consequently in the forage and already plentiful or else the the cattle would be deficient.

@melvinrexwinkle1510 Жыл бұрын

when the cattle get the amount of selenium that they need, you could say their needs are met, then they will lower their consumption and the pasture will still be deficient in that mineral

@mr754222 2 жыл бұрын

Love the answer to this one! 🤓

@HeiferUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@ks_hunter7327 2 жыл бұрын

Greg Judy has added higher dividers to the side of each bin but leaves the bottom edge open that way sheep can also use free choice minerals as well.

@HeiferUSA 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great solution to allow sheep to use free choice minerals! Thanks for sharing!

@approofarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video!

@HeiferUSA Жыл бұрын

most welcome

@TheDingo-oi5ht 6 ай бұрын

Have you heard of old west feed, they are also free choice individual mineral

@quintonburkham50 Ай бұрын

OK so do you have an update on this video did your selenium level in the soil come up.

@bobbypeters5228 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Is it cost effective to buy individual vitamins and minerals? And is there volatility concerns? Thanks

@HeiferUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Bobby! We are still measuring and tracking to determine which system is more efficient and affordable. Stay tuned and we'll let you know!

@Dadnatron 2 ай бұрын

What research do you have available which shows that a Cow can determine his/her own mineral needs? I think it is 'great' but I'm a Human... and don't have that inbuilt ability. I recognize we are very different, but has there been research showing this is a viable system? Anecdotes aside?

@robertduffy5805 2 жыл бұрын

Greg Judy, in one of his videos, tells people to order the feeder with the lighter lid for sheep. You have to make sure you tell Free Choice so they know you are going to use it for sheep-like he does and they will change out the lid. Chances are you're not going to run cattle and sheep together so you buy one for each herd or flock.

@HeiferUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@SHANONisRegenerate Жыл бұрын

Iodine and selinium are super water soluable so will wash out of the soil collumn in no time.

@andrewdudley4803 2 жыл бұрын

So,how is the pre-mixed mineral not beneficial to soil health as well,it seems the passing of unused mineral would still be available in the urine and manure,or are you saying it more beneficial to replace mineral your soil is lacking?

@HeiferUSA Жыл бұрын

We are still testing a lot of this out

@Forester-qs5mf Жыл бұрын

Instead of the sleds, just screw the feeders to an old truck tire and attach a chain. Bullet proof sled option. If one large feeder is too heavy, build two smaller ones.

@HeiferUSA Жыл бұрын

Good idea! Thanks for sharing!