Question: Feeding heifers and I am trying to keep from getting them too fat. Can the grand 4T Fyer be mixed with commodities such as soyhulls & corn gluten? I have a mixed delivered to the farm in bulk that is 1500 lbs & 500 lbs. I was wondering about using that as a base with the grand 4T Fyer.
Answer: Jeff,
Thank you for contacting the Honor Show Chow website!
When you add the HSC Grand 4T Fyer to your current mix, the protein level gets quite high. The third ration will likely increase cost, but it provides you a balanced ration with a lower TDN and NEg (net energy gain). As you are aware, if they are too fleshy you need to lower their total energy intake (either through the energy in the ration or by lowering the total amount of grain fed).
Not sure how many head you are feeding, but you might want to give some serious consideration to the use of our Honor Show Chow Full Control product. Depending on their size/weight, you could probably feed 8 to 12 lb/hd/d plus free choice medium quality grass hay.
The important thing is to provide a balanced ration. Based on the information you provided, I think you are missing out on the potential look of the heifers if you are not feeding any minerals, vitamins, etc.
To answer your question, I do not think I would add the HSC Grand 4T Fyer to your current mix.
Thank you,
Steven E. Myers, Ph.D.
Land O’Lakes Purina Feed LLC
Consulting Beef Nutritionist
