Hay Analysis and Mineral Program For Cows

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4 ай бұрын

I got my hay tasted for nutrients and the results were good! We still put the cows on a mineral program to cover all our bases in case any are lacking.
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@ronlarson2561 4 ай бұрын

There is alot more to having cattle and feeding them hay and water. I like that you are having your hay tested for RFV ( relative feed value). It proves that you really care about your cattle

@dougfingerson 4 ай бұрын

Hi Ryan, Wow times are really changing, when I was milking cows I dealt with a nutritional expert at the feed mill.As long as I bought the supplements there the testing was free. I would recommend you get a core sampler, most places have those for the customers to use. I would do this before you wrapped the hay. Good luck, enjoy your videos.

@doclull1989 4 ай бұрын

Hey Ryan!! It's amazing how far farming, raising crops and animals, has came in my lifetime.

@patkelly7999 4 ай бұрын

Great stuff Ryan and The Puppies, fair play💯👌👍🙏🙂

@petruzzovichi 4 ай бұрын

The more often you speak directly to us (into the camera) the better are your videos. Wel done Ryan and improving with each video. Many thanks.

@hallidayacres1245 4 ай бұрын

Just Heard Wisconsin got hit with a couple of winter Tornados. Hope you and your Family are all ok!

@richardwilliams5659 4 ай бұрын

It is so cool to see how far farms have come to ensure that they are feeding their animals a proper diet. Unbelievable. On a sidenote, I am a big fan of the game farming simulator. I actually use a lot of the John Deere equipment that is in the game. Rumor has it there is a Wisconsin farm that belongs to a big KZbin farmer being designed for the game any chance you can confirm or not? If it might be yours if it is, I would be very psyched. Thanks for the contact you put out. I enjoy watching.

@SimonKL11 4 ай бұрын

Keeping the cows happy is important😉👍 looking forward to a cattle update in the future👍👍

@benjaminclingaman7551 4 ай бұрын

Hey Ryan thanks for the video.

@fazerainbow5674 4 ай бұрын

awsome video ryan thumbs up and shared

@calebahrens3198 4 ай бұрын

Not all loose mineral are created equal. Explore all brands you will be surprised at the variation and the improved results on one brand versus another.

@ollie-lk5dx 4 ай бұрын

Interesting ! I've always known cow nutrition is vital to breed back, Makes sense about calf vigor !

@brittblanton8342 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the update Ryan, take care and stay safe 👍

@greghamann2099 4 ай бұрын

Informative. Have fun at the show.

@Daveco82 4 ай бұрын

for a city guy this is fascinating content! please keep the videos coming.

@tbix1963 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas and videos. Interesting update. Wishing you and your family the best.

@waterskiingfool 4 ай бұрын

Great video. Hope your enjoying your vacation

@derekjensen5918 4 ай бұрын

That was a good Video Ryan thanks for sharing. It’s always nice to see how you want to improve your cattle and operation. Hope everything pans out and I hope it’s also helping in the breeding process

@Blackwellll3066 4 ай бұрын

Love the video sure is one of the more interesting ones especially with getting the hay tested

@digger5858 4 ай бұрын

Another good video Ryan, 👍

@charleslynch7274 4 ай бұрын

A very interesting video Ryan hope it works out for u can't wait to see the next video

@robertmycroft8268 4 ай бұрын

I have Dexter cattle and I find certain brands of minerals seem to help my cow's health more than others. Good luck with your endeavor in finding the proper diet for your cattle.

@nashcobb3056 4 ай бұрын

thank you

@tonymckeage1028 4 ай бұрын

Great Video Ryan, Alfalfa Hay is right up there in terms of feed value, with the minerals and salt you are just trying to eliminate a deficit, I love the way you watch what the cows are eating and use that as a benchmark! Any stock will over consume salt and salt based products and the same is true of any product that has meat meal in it! the correct way it to simply correct the deficit! thanks for sharing

@earlyriser8998 4 ай бұрын

interesting to see your thinking behind the minerals as a supplement

@jarrodsutterfield3752 4 ай бұрын

Have you ever thought about doing liquid feed? It's a mineral heavy slurry that goes into a special feeder that they have access to.

@ryanwaege7251 4 ай бұрын

They could definitely smell the salt! Cows look good.

@jddriver9565 4 ай бұрын

Interesing video:) Are you gonna make a video of the 4020 and the feedmill?(I really like that combo :) )

@bigredgreg1 4 ай бұрын

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@aaronisaak8071 4 ай бұрын

I notice when I have the cows penned up close to my house during winter feeding theough calving that my mineral intake is high but summer it falls back. You should also notice a increase in wean weights by adding a mineral program. I used to wean 575 to 605 now I'm weaning off at 625-655.

@rogerfrank1256 4 ай бұрын

If your on a good year around mineral program you don’t have to worry about the cows over consuming. I sold Moormans feed and ADM bought them and kept the Moorman mnl. A good year round progr is cheaper than playing catchup and consumption does not get out of control

@stuartsplace100 4 ай бұрын

Hi Ryan,Ed from Vermont

@southwestiowacattlefeeding6720 4 ай бұрын

Good luck with the mineral consumption. We have always had trouble with them just sucking down the mineral if we don't just mix it in as a complete mix in our feed wagon. The feed salesman always said just wait and they will back off. We went over a year and they never did. And I think you need to check out some hay sales I think you are too cheap on the value of your hay bales.

@nikphoenix 4 ай бұрын

If your going to keep growing your herd. You really should look into nutritionist come and check your feeds RFV every month or so. You might even do a video visiting another KZbinr that does bigger cattle operations.