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Chad Sears – Newcastle, Wyoming

Last updated on October 20th, 2023 at 10:38 am

Chad Sears of 4W Ranch in Newcastle, Wyoming gives his feedback on Riomax.

Fast Facts

  • Tubs allow cattle to utilize the full pasture
  • Conception rates around 97-98%
  • Weaning weights have consistently gone up
  • Cattle head into winter with much better body score after being on the Riomax® tubs in summer
  • Cut out creep feed without seeing a reduction in weights

Since introducing the Riomax® tubs in 2012 to his ranch during a severe drought, rancher Chad Sears shared his thoughts with us on the tubs. He's found that they've enhanced the grazing behavior of his cattle. In contrast to using traditional cake feeding, the Riomax® tubs have allowed his cows to efficiently utilize the entire pasture.

Asides from seeing better pasture utilization, he's seen a major increase in weaning weights. "We used to be lucky to get, 500LB, 510LB weights with our 1,100LB, 1,200LB cows. Now, we've gone up to around 550LB, 580LB pound steers before a shrink, and it's a lot to do with Riomax®."

Open cows, pounds you don't wean, sickness, or forage that goes out the back end don't make you money, do they?

A healthy herd drives profits higher. And a profitable ranch can withstand volatile markets and unpredictable weather. Gain control of your future.

15-30% forage & hay savings with Riomax

Riomax® is revolutionizing the way ranchers deal with high input costs. With better digestion, your herd can get all the nutrients they need from less grass. This leaves you with more days on grass (you start feeding later in the fall), less stress, and a more padded pocketbook.

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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

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“Hands down, it's the tub that pays for itself.“

“Hands down, it's the tub that pays for itself.“

Michael Franke
Cross Plains, TX

“We only fed hay for 16 days last winter – they were very content.“

“We only fed hay for 16 days last winter – they were very content.“

Arno Doerksen
Gem, AB

“Went from 40 acres/cow in this drought to 30 acres/cow – that’s $70/cow/year!“

“Went from 40 acres/cow in this drought to 30 acres/cow – that’s $70/cow/year!“

Raymond Rivale
Des Moines, NM

“With hay savings alone they’ll easily pay for themselves.“

“With hay savings alone they’ll easily pay for themselves.“

Clint Ebel
Herreid, SD

“Pays for itself just in the forage savings.“

“Pays for itself just in the forage savings.“

Boone Huffman
Chadron, NE

“Compared to average of 450-500 lb in this country, we wean 600-650 lb calves.“

“Compared to average of 450-500 lb in this country, we wean 600-650 lb calves.“

Carter Williams
Willcox, AZ

“I wouldn’t be using it if it didn’t pay for itself. I’m a cheapskate by nature.“

“I wouldn’t be using it if it didn’t pay for itself. I’m a cheapskate by nature.“

Kim Siebert
Henderson, NE

“The proof is in the pudding – conception rates, feed utilization.“

“The proof is in the pudding – conception rates, feed utilization.“

Tom Schnabel
Eureka, SD

“Main thing is stretching poor quality feeds – cattle are always content.“

“Main thing is stretching poor quality feeds – cattle are always content.“

Dustin Heitkamp
Wyndmere, ND

“We’ve been feeding Riomax® for 4 years now – we’ll continue – it pays for itself.“

“We’ve been feeding Riomax® for 4 years now – we’ll continue – it pays for itself.“

Tom Perkins
McIntosh, NM

“The cost gets offset with better conception rates, less hay costs.“

“The cost gets offset with better conception rates, less hay costs.“

Alan Ista
Hulett, WY

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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.

ENJOY ONGOING SUPPORT

Our herd health guides are here to ensure Riomax® is working for you.

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