Everything Horses and Livestock® Magazine February 2017 Vol 2 Issue 1

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the fermentation of fiber as most of the target animals for Total Bull are fed nearly 100% forage diets. The next step was going against most conventional thinking in ruminant rations. I was taught that rumi- nant animals have plenty of bacteria in the rumen and they create many of the micro nutrients they need. What we need to add is a limited number of micro nutrients compared to how we formulate for an animal with a simple stomach. So, what did I do different. I decided that I needed a formulation that would feed the microflora of the rumen so they would grow faster and if they grow faster they digest the fiber in the ration more rapid- ly and more completely. To do this, I formulated it with micronutrients that would support and grow bacteria in the laboratory and from all reports it is working. The other difference to most other cattle products on the mar- ket is the use of Ascophyllum nodosum, which is a species of seaweed that has been proven to improve fiber digestibility in ruminant animals. Now, how is it working in the field? Bucking bull people report that the bulls consume 1/3 less hay even feeding 1/3 as much Total Bull as they would other programs. People weaning or receiving new calves report drastically reduced health problems and they use much less treatment medication. Customer with roping calves and roping steers report having to stock fewer animals per event because they stay stronger and healthi- er. Donor cows reportedly produce more eggs and more fertile eggs. For additional information go to www.totalfeeds. com or ask your local dealer. Use Our Locator to find Dealers in your area at http://bioremediesllc.net/locator/index. php?tab=US Unparalleled Excellence in Nutrition Dr. Harry Anderson

What is Different About Total Bull? It’s not just for Bulls... A question I often get is, what is different or unique about Total Bull that sets it apart from other cattle products on the market? But first of all, I apologize for making the name sound like it is for only intact male bovine. The reason it is called Total Bull is that it was the buck- ing bull producers that requested it and the name sounded catchy. I want to make sure that everyone knows this prod- uct is very useful for all cattle no matter how young, how old or what the activity or expectations are. We are seeing it used for weaning calves, receiv- ing calves, bottle calves, growing and show cattle, roping calves, roping steers, donor cows, recipient cows and yes also bucking bulls. We have very positive stories and testimonials from where it is being fed to all of these different types of cattle. Now for the point of why it is different. One of the main goals I had when I formulated Total Bull was a product to improve the digestibility of the grass and hay you have and not make it so you have to feed large amounts of this product. This comes from my many years consulting with commercial feedyard manager who view feed efficiency or digestibility as the key factor in any ration. With this in mind, I had to look at how to improve

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