Can deer eat cow feed?

Can deer eat cow feed?

The risks of disease transmission from infected deer to cattle are too great to tolerate any deer near cattle or feed. Deer will eat feed that is intended for cattle as long as they can.

Can deer digest urea?

Urea should not be used because it has been found to be very unpalatable to deer.

How long does a cattle protein tub last?

Given that the most common recommendation to feed cattle lick tubs is to provide one block of 114 kg (250 lbs.) to about 25 cows or animals of similar size and it should last about two weeks, then the cost to feed each cow or animal is on average to be about 30 to 45 cents per day.

How many heads of cattle are in a protein tub?

Feed one tub per 20-25 head of cattle and at least 2 tubs per pasture to ensure adequate intake by younger, timid animals.

Is feeding deer protein worth it?

For many, trophy racks are a primary goal of using high protein deer feed. Protein is undoubtedly the best antler growth supplement. Although genetics and age play significant roles in the development of antlers, supplemental feed for deer antler growth makes a clear difference.

What is a protein tub?

RangeLand® Protein Tubs are a free choice supplement designed for beef cattle on forage diets. The low-moisture, cooked molasses product enhances intake and utilization of available forages, while reducing labor. And, the recyclable ClearView plastic tubs allow the remaining feed level to be checked from a distance.

What is the best protein to feed deer?

The Top 5 Proteins Proven To Grow Big Bucks In The Off Season

• Tecomate.
• Double Down Deer Feed.
• Lyssy & Eckel Feeds.
• Sportsman’s Choice and Record Rack.
• Purina AntlerMax Deer 20.

When should you feed deer protein?

Supplemental feeding, food plots and mineral supplements are all very beneficial to the deer herd in spring. Provide a high-protein (17-20 percent) feed in trough or gravity feeders (so as not to limit the deer’s intake). I like to start my protein feeding program around May 1 and continue it throughout the summer.

What is a lick tub?

High-energy, free-choice supplement fortified to meet the stress challenges of shipping, weaning, breeding, or comingling cattle. Formulated with high levels of vitamins, organic trace minerals, and digestible ingredient sources. Designed for beef and dairy cattle. Product code: 30500-729 – 250 lb. tub.

What is the highest protein animal feed?

Soybean meal
Soybean remains the most important and preferred source of high quality vegetable protein for animal feed manufacture. Soybean meal, which is the by-product of oil extraction, has a high crude protein content of 44 to 50 percent and a balanced amino acid composition, complementary to maize meal for feed formulation.