NEALA Group Mineral & Twine Order

The Northeast Area Livestock Association is currently taking orders for summer and fall livestock minerals and twine.  Kee’s Farm Service won the bid and two of the minerals are a special blend to meet the UK Beef IRM guidelines.  Orders must be placed by April 24^th by calling the Extension Office at 474-6686.   Minerals and twine may be picked up at Kee’s Farm Service on or after May 15^th.

Available minerals:

* A Complete Basic Cow-Calf Mineral @ $19.50/ 50lb bag

* A Complete Basic Cow-Calf Mineral with High Magnesium @ $22.00/ 50lb bag

Four types of hay twine are available:

* 16,000 ft sisal (38# rolls) @ $45.00

* 9,000 ft sisal @ $45.00

* 20,000 ft plastic (available in orange & blue) @ $24.00

* 9,000 ft plastic (available in orange & blue) @ $30.00

Orders for minerals and twine must be placed by April 24^th by calling the Extension Office at 474-6686. 

Which Mineral Do I Feed When?

Spring Calving Herds

January — Mid-May:  High Magnesium Mineral

Supplement with high magnesium mineral at least 30 days prior to calving. Cows need 20 grams of magnesium daily or 4 oz/day of a 10% magnesium mineral mix.  Continue providing magnesium in the mineral mix until daytime temperatures are consistently above 60° F.

Mid-May – December:  Basic/Cow Calf Mineral

Provide a free-choice mineral mix containing adequate levels of phosphorus, vitamin A, selenium, copper, zinc and other trace minerals at all times.

Fall Calving Herds

August – October:  High Magnesium Mineral

Supplement with high magnesium.   If the temperature is unseasonably warm, continue using a high magnesium mineral through November. 

November – July:  Basic/Cow Calf Mineral

Provide a free-choice mineral mix containing adequate levels of phosphorus, vitamin A, selenium, copper, zinc and other trace minerals at all times.