Question: I have two crossbred steers that I am starting to break. One steer is a big bodied, short but stout calf and the other is more of just a calf from the herd. He is muscled but not very proportioned. Last year we fed my steers the Purina calf grower. That contained things like pellets, and oats that we mixed with ground corn. My friend feeds his calves a mixture of ground corn, oats, beet pulp mixed with liquid molasses. So my question for the experts is do you sell a feed liked that and if you don’t, then do u sell it separate?Answer: Greg,
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Purina Calf Grower - what was this exactly? Are you referring to the HSC Fitter’s Edge? We also have a product called Impact Beef Grower offered from our Beef Cattle Business Group, but it doesn’t have oats in it (or oats shouldn’t be mixed with it).
It sounds like to me you are seeking a product like our HSC Grand 4-T-Fyer. The features and benefits of that product can be found at www.HonorShowChow.com. This concentrate comes in a 50# bag. It can then be blended with corn, oats, cottonseed hulls, beet pulp, molasses, etc. on farm or at the local dealership. This option works great, especially when you have access to the needed ingredients at a reasonable price. I personally would avoid a “fine” ground corn if possible. A cracked or rolled corn would be preferred for this type of ration.
I would encourage you to speak with your local dealer. I’m certain that they will be able to help you and answer any product availability questions you might have.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Steven E. Myers, Ph.D.
Land O’Lakes Purina Feed LLC
Consulting Beef Nutritionist
