Cows/Cattle/Cattle Minerals

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Expert: - 8/24/2011


Question
There are many companies that make cattle minerals and each of them have different blends of ingredients. What would you suggest as a good complete salt/mineral/vitamin package to supply the needs of a cow/calf operator?

Answer
On animal health questions relating to a specific diet additive I would ask your veterinarian. We use a molasses based mineral tub (blue) that we buy from Southern States. I don't know whatall the ingredients are. I would stick to one without the fly control additive since they won't eat that one.

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Steven V. Matthews

Expertise

Can answer most questions concerning domestic dairy and beef cattle in the U.S., minor breeds, and captive exotics. Please defer all animal health questions to your veterinarian.

Experience

Currently work for the FDA as an Animal Caretaker responsible for dairy cows, steer, hogs, sheep, goats and poultry. I also had 20 years experience as a zookeeper caring for exotic bovids.

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Dairy Mag.

Education/Credentials
BS - Wildlife and Parks Mgt. , Rutgers University, NJ

Awards and Honors
FDA Animal Care Excellence Award -2009

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