Last updated on January 9th, 2024 at 10:37 am
Shane Keller of Keller Ranch in Valentine, Nebraska gives his feedback on Riomax.
Herd Details
- Commercial cow/calf operation
Fast Facts
- Increased weaning weights
- Calves grew shinier coats
- Preg rates have improved as well as the percentage of cows that calve in the first cycle
- Cattle are happy & content
- During the winter months the cattle aren't eating as much hay
- Less stress on cattle to find food which helps with fetal protection
Rancher Shane Keller from Valentine, NE, shared with us a very powerful statement, "If you're not supplementing, your stressing. If you're stressing, problems show up." When looking to add a little something more to his calf program, he came across a Riomax® ad. What caught his attention was the low consumption rates. Upon crunching the numbers, he found the math was there!
Shane's journey with Riomax® began by introducing the tubs to his calves, and he saw a significant improvement in their performance. The initial change he observed was the notable weight gains, with the calves being on just tubs and grass. Along with weight gains, his cattle have shinier coats, pregnancy rates have increased, and the percentage of cows calving in the first cycle has also improved.
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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“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!“
Raymond Rivale
Des Moines, NM
“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.“
Kim Siebert
Henderson, NE
“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.“
Dustin Heitkamp
Wyndmere, ND
“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.“
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.
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