Pasture
forages obtain their mineral content through transfer
of minerals from the soil to the forage itself. Years of
growth, erosion,
and environmental conditions drain soil of certain minerals
necessary for proper livestock nutrition. Additionally,
many areas of the United States and Canada are typically
deficient in certain minerals. Without proper nutritional
supplementation, grazing livestock are unable to maintain
the proper mineral levels they need to support maintenance,
growth and most importantly, breeding requirements.
Furthermore, numerous research trials have documented the
effect of trace minerals and vitamins on rumen metabolism
and the consequent improvement of forage utilization. Table
1 illustrates such results of an in vitro study conducted
by the University of Missouri. Note that the greatest response
in rumen microbial activity occurred following the introduction
of trace minerals into the rumen fluid. Depending on environmental
conditions and livestock performance goals, free choice
mineral supplementation may be sufficient alone and will
enhance other supplementation programs when needed.
A. Hay
B. Protein
C. Minerals (Response came from trace minerals)
D. Minerals and Protein in combination
University of Missouri Study
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Anipro/Xtraformance
Feeds currently manufactures and distributes a line of
high quality, effective, and cost efficient dry minerals
under the trade name of Xtraformance
Feeds. All minerals are manufactured by the parent company's
dry mineral plant in Pratt, Kansas. This gives Anipro/Xtraformance
Feeds several advantages. First, product quality is assured
because the entire process from mixing to bagging and shipment
falls under our complete control and meticulous quality
control standards. Second, we maintain the capability to
custom formulate minerals to meet each producer's specific
needs. Finally, Anipro/Xtraformance
Feeds is able to utilize the combined talent of the parent
company's nutritionists to ensure only the highest quality
ingredients are used.
Anipro/Xtraformance Feeds range minerals offer several unique
features and benefits as compared to those provided by other
companies, such as:
•"Weatherized" to prevent waste and nutrient leaching when exposed
to inclement weather challenges and to aid in consistent, predictable
consumption.
•Optimum trace mineral and vitamin levels to meet the requirements
of the larger, more productive cows found in today's industry.
•Utilization of more available forms of trace minerals, such
as sulfates and amino acid complexes.
•Sensitivity of regional differences in available mineral, as
reflected by formulation adjustments when needed.
•The availability of several additive choices when requested,
to achieve management goals.
Specific formulations, future product lines, and the possibility
of custom formulations are available from, or should be discussed
with, your local Anipro/Xtraformance
Feeds dealer or any Anipro/Xtraformance
Feeds District Sales Manager.
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