The Basics Of Stress Tubs
Stress tubs are a specific type of feed that is introduced when a variety of stressful periods occur in a cattle’s lifespan — from extreme weather conditions and breeding to weaning, calving, and transport, these events all put additional stress on cattle.
As a result, cattle will often reduce their feed and water intake, which can negatively impact their health. A stress tub has a stable balance of microbiota for the animals to better digest and absorbs key nutrients to support their overall health.
The Benefits
1. Provides Key Nutrients
With an appetizing molasses base, a stress tub provides the key nutrients cattle need to not only support their immune system and recover from stressors but to provide them with the quality nutrition they need. From reproductive health and fertility, stress tubs help cattle recover faster and return to their prime health quicker.
2. Helps Maintain Consistent Feed Intake
With low moisture cooked tubs, stress tubs help cattle maintain a consistent feed intake to help eliminate overconsumption — the saliva activates a thin surface layer, while additional layers remain solid.
3. Effective Delivery System
Stress tubs are easily accessible to stressed cattle where they can simply soften the product through their saliva and licking, with no major feeding labor required. The stress tubs can be placed near the watering areas in the introductory period, and then moved further away to minimize consumption.
Key Takeaways
- Highly palatable molasses-based product
- Perfect for providing stressed cattle with the nutrients they need
- Helps livestock return more quickly to a prime state of health
- Easy to manage and introduce
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