The Right Now� Mineral Solutions Guide
“There’s no way we can feed mineral after turnout; it’s all we can do to haul salt to the pairs once or twice during the summer.”
Answer: Many geographical aspects of rangelands provide serious challenges to mineral supplementation programs. Additionally, motor vehicle access is not an option on many federal and state lands, making mineral delivery to cattle very difficult. The products that comprise the Right Now� Mineral Program can be purchased in block form, so in cases where salt blocks have traditionally been packed in by horse or mule, this may be an avenue to consider. While mineral intake from blocks is generally lower than from a granular product, it is better than none at all. In situations where supplementation during the grazing season is simply not an option, cattle need to be given an opportunity to compensate for the missed intake. This is best accomplished through the strategic use of an organic-complexed mineral, like Right Now� Onyx, which allows trace mineral status to be restored much quicker than with inorganic minerals. A partial-year mineral supplementation program is certainly better than no mineral program and can be effective if the proper provisions are made to allow success. Although only recommended in few and very special circumstances, Cargill Animal Nutrition consultants can assist in the planning and execution of partial-year mineral supplementation programs.
