What you invest in your agribusiness will reflect the output. An animal fed a premium balanced diet will be happier, healthier, and more economical to raise in the long run compared to just feeding whatever is cheapest or closest then fixing the issues that arise.
Nutritional deficits can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars in vet bills or lost animals and are extremely challenging to narrow down, as many deficiencies can have symptoms that mirror illness or disease. For example, a copper deficiency may present as a gastrointestinal disease or a lack of zinc, resulting in cows with silent heats, increased stillborn rates or males that test as sterile.
Ration balancing allows you to meet your goals more efficiently. Our team provides ration balancing services for gestating and lactating cows, as well as backgrounding and finishing operations. We take into consideration the nutrient requirements of the cattle, nutrient content of feedstuffs, and other necessary calculations to create a balanced ration.
Our nutritionists understand every producer's unique situation and appreciate there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. For example, cattle in western Canada are often copper deficient, up to 43%, because of the soil in Alberta and BC. Only an Alberta based company will understand and create solutions for the deficiencies Alberta producers are experiencing.
If you would like to learn more about our ration balancing services, contact Alberta Feed & Consulting Ltd.
