Interpreting Your Mineral Tag (Page 1) - Beef Cattle Nutrition and Feeding

How to Interpret Your Mineral Tag - photo of several labels from beef cattle mineral. U of A University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service.

Purpose of your Free-Choice Mineral/Vitamin Supplement

Correct deficiencies that may result in:

Reduced growth rate
Reduced immune response
Reduced reproductive rates
Disorders (Grass Tetany)

Why did you select
the mineral you use today?

Convenience

Block vs. loose

Price
Mineral Content
Medicated Feed Additive
Other

Photo of cow with calf in field - Is it the right mineral for your herd?

Examine Your Mineral Tag!

Photo of beef cattle mineral label, or tag. Free Choice Supplement with Selenium

Components of a Mineral Tag

Photo of beef cattle mineral label, or tag. Name
• Drug Claim
• Active Ingredient
• Guaranteed Analysis
• Ingredients
• Feeding Directions
• Caution Statements
- Warnings and Withdrawls

Does your mineral contain a medicated feed additive?

What is its purpose?

Is this the right time of year to be using the feed additive?
Beyond the title, the active ingredient is the next item that appears as you look down the feed tag. It contains the drug claim and active ingredient.

Photo of beef cattle mineral label, or tag.

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Interpreting Your Mineral Tag