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BGF-30
Profile
CRYSTALYX® BGF-30™ is a complete supplement specially formulated to
feed free-choice to cattle consuming-fresh or stored moderate- to low-quality
forages. BGF-30™ combines rumen degradable protein, rumen bypass protein
and non-protein nitrogen in an energy-rich, mineral-dense, weather-resistant
package.
Features/Benefits
- High Energy Level
No non-nutritive binders or fillers
- Very low moisture (typically two
to five percent)
- High Protein Level
BGF-30™ provides a blend of protein sources and non-protein nitrogen
to help stimulate forage utilization and performance.
- Supplemental Phosphorus
BGF-30™ is fortified with additional phosphorus to help meet phosphorus
requirements for maximum reproductive efficiency. Typical moderate and
low quality forages may provide inadequate dietary phosphorus to support
maximum reproductive efficiency.
- Palatability
CRYSTALYX® Brand Supplements can be used to attract cattle to under-utilized
pasture locations to maximize use of forage resources.
- Mineral and Vitamin Fortification
Promotes:
Disease resistance
Protein and energy metabolism
Forage utilization
Overall productive and
reproductive efficiency
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"That's what I like about CRYSTALYX® - the cows will consume it if they need it."
DON KLEIN
Tampa, KS
Don Klein calls himself a grain farmer, but his commercial cow herd is the number one priority on this Kansas operation. "If my cows are not content, I'm not happy," he says.
Feed is an important part of making his 125-cow herd content, along with a complete health program and solid genetics. "I'm the type that wants to make sure my cows get all they need. I get the most out of my cattle," Klein says. "Feed is number one. If you don't feed right, you're neglecting the cow's potential."
CRYSTALYX® has been part of his feeding program for the last two years. For his spring calving group, he puts CRYSTALYX® BGF-30™ out in November when the cattle begin to graze stalks until grass comes on in May.
Klein also fall calves and he decided to leave the CRYSTALYX® in front of the cow-calf pairs all winter. The decision paid off with 24-pound heavier weaning weights than the year before. "I don't sell numbers, I sell pounds," he says.
Consumption patterns help Klein fine-tune his feeding program. When the cows are eating an average of three-quarters of a pound of CRYSTALYX® per-head, per-day, all is well. But when consumption goes over that, Klein starts looking for the source of the problem.
"Someone can come out here and give me feed suggestions, but the cows know what they need," he concludes. "That's what I like about CRYSTALYX® - the cows will consume it if they need it."
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