Question: I have two Brahman heifers, they are really good heifers they just need more depth and weight on them. I am feed the club calf impact and they seem to get bored eating that, I have a hard time getting them to eat. I was just wondering what to do to help them fill out.
Answer: Kelsey,
Thank you for contacting the Honor Show Chow Website!
A few questions for you.
What is the age and weight of the heifers?
How much of the Impact Club Calf are they consuming each day?
Are you feeding any hay? If so, how much per head?
How long have they been on the Impact Club Calf?
Is the feed available 24 hrs/d?
I assume you are aware that this particular feed uses some proprietary technology to make the cattle consume this ration in small snacks throughout the day. I would not expect them to be as aggressive at the bunk, or as interested in eating, if the feed is available free choice.
I will reply back to you again after you respond to my questions.
Thank you,
Steven E. Myers, Ph.D.
Land O’Lakes Purina Feed LLC
Consulting Beef Nutritionist