Cotton Seed Feeder For Cattle
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Cotton seed feeder for cattle. A triple nutrient with protein energy and fiber cottonseed is an excellent feed ingredient for cattle. One study reported an intake of 14 pounds of cottonseed per day when self feeding first calf heifers. Whole cottonseed has energy protein and fiber in greater concentrations than many other feedstuffs. Once cattle are adapted to whole cottonseed some producers feed cottonseed in a self feeder.
Whole cottonseed a super feed for dairy cows. Cottonseed is a very popular protein supplement when it comes to feeding livestock and deer. That s why it s recognized by dairy producers nationwide as a cost effective premier feedstuff for lactating cows of high genetic merit. The asf cottonseed feeder comes in 500lb or 1 000lb capacity.
Distribute cubes on ground in order to assure uniform consumption. Most everyone feeds cottonseed to sheep goats and deer on the ground. A cottonseed meal range cube for beef cattle on pasture. However individual animal intake is highly variable.
Feeding rate is determined by pasture condition and stage of production of animals. 500 lb feeder weighs 140lbs empty. Each 5 e ranch products llc feeder is made extremely durable and built to last which will give you the assurance your deer are well taken care of. Feed to beef cattle on pasture at the rate of 1 to 4 pounds per head per day.
With a protein level of 41 cottonseed meal is a great source of energy and nutrition. There s a clean out door on the front side to make seed removal simple and quick. Many prefer to feed cattle in troughs to keep the waste down. We are proud to offer the first of its kind patented cottonseed feeder.
Beef and dairy cattle feed along with catfish feed are the primary uses for our cottonseed meal. If you are going to use cottonseed you may have to build or buy a feed trough to put it in. Poor quality feed may greatly increase intake. Provide a source of fresh clean water at all times.
Managing gossypol research conducted at auburn university suggests that 24 grams of free gossypol is the approximate upper limit for the lactating cow allowing up to 10 lbs of whole cottonseed per cow per day if the free gossypol is 0 50 or less in the whole seed 22 7 grams. In years when you are short of forage or need a substantial energy supplementation cottonseed is a great choice.