Strategies for Feeding Modern Show Cattle
Animal : Cattle
Unlock the full genetic potential of your show cattle with the following feeding strategies.
| PRODUCT TO FEED | SMALL TO MEDIUM FRAME | MODERATE TO LARGE FRAME STEERS | BREEDING CATTLE |
| Purina® Preconditioning/ Receiving | Weaning/Receiving: Offer medium quality grass hay the first day, then feed 10-15 lb/hd/d along with 3-5 lb/hd/d of medium quality grass hay | Weaning/Receiving: Offer medium quality grass hay the first day, then feed 10-15 lb/hd/d along with 3-5 lb/hd/d of medium quality grass hay | Weaning/Receiving: Offer medium quality grass hay the first day, then feed 10-15 lb/hd/d along with 3-5 lb/hd/d of medium quality grass hay |
| Honor® Show Fitter’s Edge® | Feed 2.5 – 3.0% of body weight plus medium quality grass hay | Feed 2.5 – 3.0% of body weight 45-60 days before your target show plus medium quality grass hay if gain and condition is not needed. This will help with hair growth. | Feed 2.5-3.0% of body weight plus medium quality grass hay free choice until desired body condition is achieved |
| Honor® Show Finishing Touch® | Feed 2.5-3.0% of body weight plus medium quality grass hay | ||
| Honor® Show Full Range® | Feed 2.5 – 3.0% of body weight plus medium quality grass hay | Feed 2.5 – 3.0% of body weight 45-60 days before your target show plus medium quality grass hay if gain and condition is not needed. This will help with hair growth. | Feed 2.5 – 3.0% of body weight plus medium quality grass hay free choice until desired body condition is achieved |
| Honor® Show Full Control® | For slowing growth feed 10 – 12 lbs/day For heifers feed 2 – 2.5% of body weight per day For heavily-muscled steers feed 2% of body weight per day *All above with free choice grass hay |
For slowing growth feed 10 – 12 lbs/day For heifers feed 2 – 2.5% of body weight per day For heavily-muscled steers feed 2% of body weight per day *All above with free choice grass hay |
For slowing growth feed 10 – 12 lbs/day For heifers feed 2 – 2.5% of body weight per day For heavily-muscled steers feed 2% of body weight per day *All above with free choice grass hay |
| High Octane® Power Fuel® | Optional: Feed 1 – 2 lb/hd/d for additional gain/bloom, and help improve hair coat | Optional: Feed 1 – 2 lb/hd/d for additional gain/bloom, and help improve hair coat | Optional: Feed 1 – 2 lb/hd/d for additional gain/bloom, and help improve hair coat |
| High Octane® Champion Drive® | Optional: Feed 1 – 2 lb/hd/d for “hair & hid integrity”, and improve top shape | Optional: Feed 1 – 2 lb/hd/d for “hair & hid integrity”, and improve top shape | Optional: Feed 1 – 2 lb/hd/d for “hair & hid integrity”, and improve top shape |
| High Octane® Depth Charge® | Optional: Feed 1 – 3 lb/hd/d to help improve rib, fill, and lower flanks | Optional: Feed 1 – 3 lb/hd/d to help improve rib, fill, and lower flanks | Optional: Feed 1 – 3 lb/hd/d to help improve rib, fill, and lower flanks |
| High Octane® Fitter 35® | Optional: Feed 1 – 2 per day to maintain muscle mass while managing weight gain | Optional: Feed 1 – 2 per day to maintain muscle mass while managing weight gain | |
| High Octane® Heavy Weight® | Start Slow by offering 2 oz per day and increase slowly. Optional: Feed 4 – 8 oz per day to increase body fat and weight gain |
Start Slow by offering 2 oz per day and increase slowly. Optional: Feed 4 – 8 oz per day to increase body fat and weight gain |
Start Slow by offering 2 oz per day and increase slowly. Optional: Feed 4 – 8 oz per day to increase body fat and weight gain |
| High Octane® Ultra Full® | Optional: Feed 3 – 5 lb/hd/d to help lower flanks and lower body third |
Optional: Feed 3 – 5 lb/hd/d to help lower flanks and lower body third |
Optional: Feed 3 – 5 lb/hd/d to help lower flanks and lower body third |
| Feed Wind & Rain Cattle Mineral & salt free choice | Yes | Yes | Yes |
