Nutrition Program
 

 

 

Nutrition Program Requirements:

   Nutrition component consists of two phases; pre-wean and post-wean it is recommended that the pre-weaning specifications be followed.  It is required that the Passport Level 5 specifications, presented in the following Table be followed for the 45 post-weaning period.

   Pre-weaning:  Free choice mineral provided to cow/calf pairs or a mineral creep feed supplied to the calves 45 days pre-weaning.  Providing adequate levels of complex trace minerals to the beef herd can enhance reproduction, improve herd health, and increase weaning weight of calves.

   Passport Level 5 Weaning Program: Trace mineral nutrition is critical for status in calves entering the feed yard.  Having calves in adequate trace mineral status improves their ability to respond to vaccination programs and decreases the negative effects of stress that they will encounter.  In addition, calves with adequate trace mineral status show increased weight gain and improved feed conversion.

   During the 45 day post-weaning period, a feed product or free choice mineral should be fed to calves so that the entire diet (hay, meadow grass or weaning ration) provides the nutrient specifications listed in the Table.  The free choice mineral or feed must contain Zinpro Corporation's Availa 4 at specified level.

 

 

 

 

Nutrient 45 day Pre-Weaning Recommendation Passport Level 5                                   45 day required Weaning Program
Crude Protein   Minimum of 12% crude protein in total diet (NRC)
Energy   Limit to no more than 6# (or 1% of BW) per day of concentrate mix if a feed product (weaning ration or grain mix) is fed along with forage
Water Clean, fresh water available at all times Clean, fresh water available at all times
Calcium   0.49% if total diet (NRC)
Phosphorus   0.24% of total diet (NRC)
Salt Provided free-choice, or in mineral or feed Provided free-choice, or in mineral or feed
Zinc Minimum 450 mg/day Minimum 450 mg/day
Copper Minimum 150 mg/day Minimum 150 mg/day
Manganese Minimum 400 mg/day Minimum 400 mg/day
Cobalt Minimum 12 mg/day Minimum 12 mg/day
Selenium  Maximum 3 mg/day (if ranch is in a Se toxic area then specification may be adjusted down) Maximum 3 mg/day (if ranch is in a   Se toxic area then specification may be adjusted down)
Vitamin E 40 IU/day 200 IU/day

   The feed supplement or free choice mineral should contain Zinpro Corporation's Availa 4 at a rate where each animal consumes 7 grams of Availa 4 per day.

   Individual feed products that meet these specifications are listed. If there are questions about the nutrition program or individual feed products please email  Gary Tibbetts, Zinpro Corporation at gtibbetts@zinpro.com. 

Approved Products for Level 5 Nutrition Supplementation

   

 

 

For more information, please contact your Power Genetics Marketing Specialist,                         Power Genetics Office, Phone: (800) 283-2806 Email: powerg@atcjet.net                                        Zinpro Corporation, Gary Tibbetts, Phone: (970) 454-0843 Email:  gtibbetts@zinpro.com