Forage Pro 22%

Vigortone Forage Pro 22% products are protein, salt, mineral, vitamin mixtures designed for feeding to beef cattle consuming grass hay, standing mature pastures, or crop residues such as stover or stalks.

Chart 1 shows that feeding supplemental protein with low-quality forage may improve energy nutrition of the cow. Supplemental protein increases digestibility and intake of low-quality forage and supplies some supplemental energy.

Crude protein concentration declines as forages become more mature. Intake declines due to this protein shortage in the rumen. Microbial reproduction slows down, the bugs reduce digestion, forages stay in the rumen longer increasing rumen fill, triggering receptors that tell the cow to reduce intake. Forage Pro 22% is formulated with soybean meal to meet the needs of cows as the range forage matures. Feeding 0.9 pounds of Forage Pro 22% would equal 0.45 pounds of soybean meal intake that would increase dry matter intake by 20% and digestibility by 8% when added to a 4% protein forage ration, according to this report.

For more information on Forage Pro 22% and what it can do for you, please call us at 1-800-553-1712 or email us at contactus@vigortone.com.