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Expert: - 6/2/2011


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can u feed Super Gain an Equine supplement to calves

Answer
Good morning!

I would suggest you not ... although without seeing what the ingredients are in the Super Gain, I don't know that it would necessarily harm a calf.  What is the purpose of feeding it to the calf?  If you are trying to put "gain" or finish on the calf, please look into one of the products that are sold for that purpose!  If it's formulated for a horse, it's not going to give you the same results on a calf.  Very different stomach and digestion processes between the two.  

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Eileen DuJardin

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I can answer most types of cattle questions, primarily beef types. Genetics, breeding, basic care, herd health and management, and showing. I'm knowledgeable in forages and feeding. Non emergency health and soundness questions. I am not a veterinary, and can't answer critical care questions. Call your local large animal vet for that service.

Experience

I've been a registered cattle breeder for over 20 years. My husband and I run a 250 acre cattle ranch in Texas. I've raised dairy cattle, commercial cattle, and registered and show cattle. I'm on our county Beef and Forage committee.

Organizations
American Simmental Association. American Brahman Breeders Association. Falls County Beef and Forage Committee. Texas Farm Bureau

Education/Credentials
Associates Degree in computer science.

Awards and Honors
Many ribbons and placings in cattle showing, with most recent being: 2011 Fort Worth Stock Show, Senior Champion Simmental, and Houston Livestock Show Reserve Champion Senior Simmental.

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