do your beef cattle need mineral & protein supplements?

Do your beef cattle need mineral & protein supplements? Many homesteaders and small herd owners use salt and mineral lick blocks; are these enough? Join me as I explain the supplemental mineral requirements for beef cattle and how best to provide them. I also discuss signs your cattle are not getting enough protein from their forage, and how to supplement it.

[richmcmahon]

I've watched some other videos about protein tubs and didn't learn anything from them. Your explanation of the mechanism of action makes sense and will benefit ranchers who follow your reasoning.

[BeldingHillFarms]

You seem to keep answering many of my questions I have as a small farmer! Great job!

[jeffc]

I posted a question about this very thing a few weeks ago, not realizing you had already addressed the topic. Apparently I missed this video before. I want to thank you for this video, it was very helpful. I’ve always assumed that those changes in manure from summer pasture to winter hay were normal. I was wrong! I’ll be heading out tomorrow to buy a protein tub.

[wdsta]

Hi Pete. This was a very good video in your series and one that resonates with me. When we took our farm over in 2005 the previous owner, my wife's uncle, only put on 1 bag / acre superphosphate. Same every year. So everything was out of whack. Lots of crazy, seemingly infertile, shaggy looking cattle.

We soil and grass tissue-tested every paddock and saw how bad the place was. Like anything you cannot just put more fertiliser ( moron farmer ) so we supplementary supplied mineral licks of what we were deficient in, mixed with molasses and gradually fed out soil.

After 5-6 years we cut back on the majority of the licks but still drench with selenium as its a very slow process to build this up in the soil. Thanks for the info and time you put in to help others.

[patc]

Woow when i saw the picture of the manure i was like that is exactly what I see in the winter

[richcarper]

Yes they do gust like us humans need vitamins and minerals

[kimberlyeudy]

Thank you so much for this valuable information! I just got two calves to grow out for beef for my family and i want to give them the best nutrition possible. You’re helping me do that. I appreciate ALL of your videos…well, the livestock videos anyway…but no worries, my husband loves the tractor maintenance videos too! 😂

[thatoneguy]

I wana start by saying I know nothing about raising cattle. But I watched a Dirty Job episode where he collected cow crap so the farmer could sent it off to have it checked to see what each cow may need of course I have no clue what that would cost but it seems to me to be a pretty accurate way to get the most out of your cattle. Just a thought.

[josephadkins]

Just got notified of the new video. I just watched your video about how and why you left your office job. I work night shift at a mental hospital and dream of having a small farm. Your videos and way of doing things are fascinating and make the dream more attainable. Thank you.

[shaniaa]

My sister has cows this year and I shared your very informative video. Thanks so much Pete❣️👍

[joshbraman]

Enjoyed how honest you were about the knowledge you had on it. Great video, shared it with a few friends, now I look smart.

[srofficer]

Well Pete, you just keep giving me more and more to put on my list. I don’t seem to remember all of the things I did on the farm when I was young. I guess it’s not like “riding a bike”! Thanks for all of the great advice and information. Your videos are over the top! Thank you! Jeff

[rancherrita]

Howdy from central Michigan 🤠 Thanx for all the helpful information. Keep on keep'n on. 👍

[rogeriopaiva]

I really enjoy your videos and would like to thank you big time!
I am in my initial steps in a small farm in Bowmanville, Ontario and your sharing has been extremely helpful. thanks again

[charlesbullee]

I’ve been a cattlemen for over 30 years and I think you did a great job on this video. Protein Tubs in Canada are about $200 for 250lbs.

[geneellens]

Pete you are such an observant person. This was another extremely excellent video.

[AB-yqvv]

Excellent video. You are answering so many of my questions. I plan on having my own small Dexter herd someday soon!

[chanpengchen]

Thank you for sharing, Looking forward to learning more from your other works.

[freddiewilson]

Love your videos, and have learned a lot already from them. I hope this channel continues to

[markmcquillan]

Love the content of ask your videos. This was very informative. Thank you