Last updated on November 21st, 2024 at 08:55 am
HAY & FORAGE SAVING TUBS
HAY & FORAGE SAVING TUBS
FOR FRUGAL RANCHERS
"It's the tub that pays for itself."
We didn't just dream up that statement, that's actually what our customers called it.
ranching ain't easy.
FOR ALL THE WORK THAT YOU DO, YOU DESERVE MORE IN RETURN.
15 - 30% FORAGE SAVINGS
3 - 10% INCREASE IN CONCEPTION RATES
10 - 40 LBS. INCREASE IN WEANING WEIGHTS
HEALTHY, CONTENT CATTLE
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stretch your summer pastures & push off your hay date
Whether you're feeding hay, feeding a ration, or grazing out on pasture, the science works exactly the same. By helping that cow to get more nutrients out of every mouthful she takes, she'll be satisfied sooner, so your pastures will last longer.
Most ranchers see their pastures last 15-30% longer than normal. This could also look like a 15-30% increase in the carrying capacity of that pasture. Many of our rancher customers also observe more contentment in their herds. Their cattle are laying down earlier in the day and not grazing as long.
"Drive around and see my cattle content, and my neighbor's cattle are out working their tail off."
- Oklahoma Rancher
we all know cattle feed prices are crazy.
So, how much feed/hay can I expect to save?
Whether you’re up in Canada, all the way down by the Gulf of Mexico, or anywhere in between, you can expect to see around 15% to 30% hay/feed savings by using Riomax®. Now, when we say hay savings, that also represents forage savings in a pasture. Although it is slightly more difficult to measure, look at it in the sense of pasture hay is simply harvested grass. We see the same impact, in terms of extending your range, your grazing days, and putting off your hay date.
"We only fed hay for 16 days last winter - they were very content."
- Alberta Rancher
3-10% increase in conception rates
Year in and year out, conception rates is one of the biggest factors that Riomax® is judged on. On average, ranchers see anywhere from a 3% to a 10% increase in conception rates when supplementing Riomax.
Using our mineral package of 100% protected copper, manganese, zinc, and selenium, we get key trace minerals into the cow's bloodstream. That's where they can truly make an impact on overall health, immune status, and reproductive performance. Getting cows to catch in the first cycle, tightening up your breeding window, and reducing your number of open cows directly impacts your bottom line.
“I pregged 500 cows and only had 12 open! 2 of those were freemartins, which I knew; so that is only 10 open out of 500!!! We’re usually happy with breed-up in the low 90s, it’s often in the high 80s, but we were blown away with 98% breed-up.”
- Hereford, TX
LET'S TALK ABOUT WEANING WEIGHTS
First off, our impact on reproductive performance is not just getting more cows bred, but also getting cows bred sooner. This means calves on the ground sooner and more days at mama’s side before weaning. At roughly 2 lb gain per day, this stacks up pretty quick.
Secondly, better digestion for mama means higher milk fat. This has a direct correlation to the daily gain of your calves all summer long.
“Calves came off 30 lb heavier than normal...and I’m contributing a lot of this to the mineral program... steers were 638 coming out of the “Big Hole” [Montana] and normally we’re at 600 lb on the steers... and the buyer said they were the most uniform bunch”
- Alder, MT
THE OVERALL BENEFITS OF A HEALTHY HERD
As mentioned earlier, 100% protected key trace minerals means they’re doing their job. Minerals that get into the bloodstream equate to improved immune function for your herd. With proper mineral supplementation, your herd can fight sickness from the inside out.
A Montana rancher with 475 head dollarized it like this:
- Eliminated Pour On: $1,000
- Eliminated Extra Coccidiosis Prevention: $1.42/HEAD X 250 HEAD= $355
- Reduce Labor Cost: $5,000 (reduced time putting out tubs, mineral, and hay that is now saved)
- Reduce Vehicle Maintenance/Fuel Cost: $2,000
TOTAL SAVINGS: $8,355
“Got a group of new heifers, been on the tubs for 3 weeks. I’m pretty excited that they went up 2 BCS points in 3 weeks on just grass, your tub and salt!!”
- Chelsea, OK
stretch your summer pastures & push off your hay date
Whether you're feeding hay, feeding a ration, or grazing out on pasture, the science works exactly the same. By helping that cow to get more nutrients out of every mouthful she takes, she'll be satisfied sooner, so your pastures will last longer.
Most ranchers see their pastures last 15-30% longer than normal. This could also look like a 15-30% increase in the carrying capacity of that pasture. Many of our rancher customers also observe more contentment in their herds. Their cattle are laying down earlier in the day and not grazing as long.
"Drive around and see my cattle content, and my neighbor's cattle are out working their tail off."
- Oklahoma Rancher
we all know cattle feed prices are crazy.
So, how much feed/hay can I expect to save?
Whether you’re up in Canada, all the way down by the Gulf of Mexico, or anywhere in between, you can expect to see around 15% to 30% hay/feed savings by using Riomax®. Now, when we say hay savings, that also represents forage savings in a pasture. Although it is slightly more difficult to measure, look at it in the sense of pasture hay is simply harvested grass. We see the same impact, in terms of extending your range, your grazing days, and putting off your hay date.
"We only fed hay for 16 days last winter - they were very content."
- Alberta Rancher
3-10% increase in conception rates
Year in and year out, conception rates is one of the biggest factors that Riomax® is judged on. On average, ranchers see anywhere from a 3% to a 10% increase in conception rates when supplementing Riomax.
Using our mineral package of 100% protected copper, manganese, zinc, and selenium, we get key trace minerals into the cow's bloodstream. That's where they can truly make an impact on overall health, immune status, and reproductive performance. Getting cows to catch in the first cycle, tightening up your breeding window, and reducing your number of open cows directly impacts your bottom line.
“I pregged 500 cows and only had 12 open! 2 of those were freemartins, which I knew; so that is only 10 open out of 500!!! We’re usually happy with breed-up in the low 90s, it’s often in the high 80s, but we were blown away with 98% breed-up.”
- Hereford, TX
LET'S TALK ABOUT WEANING WEIGHTS
First off, our impact on reproductive performance is not just getting more cows bred, but also getting cows bred sooner. This means calves on the ground sooner and more days at mama’s side before weaning. At roughly 2 lb gain per day, this stacks up pretty quick.
Secondly, better digestion for mama means higher milk fat. This has a direct correlation to the daily gain of your calves all summer long.
“Calves came off 30 lb heavier than normal...and I’m contributing a lot of this to the mineral program... steers were 638 coming out of the “Big Hole” [Montana] and normally we’re at 600 lb on the steers... and the buyer said they were the most uniform bunch”
- Alder, MT
THE OVERALL BENEFITS OF A HEALTHY HERD
As mentioned earlier, 100% protected key trace minerals means they’re doing their job. Minerals that get into the bloodstream equate to improved immune function for your herd. With proper mineral supplementation, your herd can fight sickness from the inside out.
A Montana rancher with 475 head dollarized it like this:
- Eliminated Pour On: $1,000
- Eliminated Extra Coccidiosis Prevention: $1.42/HEAD X 250 HEAD= $355
- Reduce Labor Cost: $5,000 (reduced time putting out tubs, mineral, and hay that is now saved)
- Reduce Vehicle Maintenance/Fuel Cost: $2,000
TOTAL SAVINGS: $8,355
“Got a group of new heifers, been on the tubs for 3 weeks. I’m pretty excited that they went up 2 BCS points in 3 weeks on just grass, your tub and salt!!”
- Chelsea, OK
you might be thinking...
Show me the science.
We do protein differently.
Using our digestion package, Nutrizorb, we feed the bugs in the rumen, so there's more of them and they're more active. Essentially, we're squeezing more nutrients from every single mouthful. Ultimately, your cows are more efficient and are satisfied with less feed.
You may be running on a tight budget, and you’re definitely not the only one. Saving hay and stretching pastures is one simple way to improve your cashflow. Learn more about Nutrizorb®, the Riomax® digestion powerhouse, so you can start saving hay and forages today!
Fast Facts:
100% Protected Rumen-Bypass Key Trace Minerals
Included in every formula, Esqort® is Riomax's blend of 100% protected key trace minerals. A combination of copper, manganese, zinc and selenium.
This synergy of multi-bond chelates and crystal trace minerals simply means: The key trace minerals are 100% protected in all of the Riomax® formulas.
Research shows that these sulfates and oxides are more detrimental than we previously realized. We have always known that they were less ‘available’ and become easily tied-up with antagonists such as iron/sulfur and molybdenum. Studies have shown, however, that sulfates and oxides negatively affect vitamins in the feed as well as beneficial microbes that are required for fiber digestion. We see the use of sulfates and oxides in key trace minerals as a triple-negative, and thus rely on the Esqort® Trace Mineral Technology for 100% of the key trace mineral ingredients.
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CONNECT WITH US FOR A LISTENING SESSION
Help us understand your ranch, the challenges you face, and the needs of your herd.
FIND THE RIGHT NUTRITION PROGRAM
Every ranch is different. Get tub that makes the most sense for your ranch. Shipped direct or through our dealer network.
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