Beef Cattle Nutrition
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Beef Cattle Nutrition Built on IGF-1 Performance
Our Nature's Formula IGF-1 feed formulations are developed for bulls, cows, calves and show cattle at different stages of production. Each formulation has a unique code, intended application and inclusion rate to help feed manufacturers identify the appropriate option for their feeding programs.
Explore the formulations below to find options for calf development, breeding cattle, seasonal feeding and herd maintenance.
Calf Feed FormuLations
Formulation Note: Inclusion rates for Nature's Formula IGF-1 are based on nutritional studies and data from agricultural institutions. Consult the manufacturer to confirm the appropriate formulation and feeding instructions for your operation.
Calf Starter #12
Designed for calves from 1 to 7 months of age or until weaning. This formulation is intended for use in textured or pelleted starter feeds during early calf development.
Formula Code: CS-12
Use: Calves 1–7 months or until weaning
Inclusion Rate: 12 lbs
Vitamin A Requirement: 376,000 – 450,000 IU/day
Guaranteed Analysis (per 12 lbs):
33,000 IU Vitamin A
241.92 IU Vitamin D
90,000 IU Vitamin E
5 mg Biotin (B7)
100 mg Folic Acid (B9)
100 ppm Cobalt Carbonate
360,000 ppm Organic Selenium
8% Zin-Pro Organic Manganese
8% Zin-Pro Organic Zinc
Calf Grower #10
Developed for weaned calves in pasture or confinement feeding programs. This formulation is intended for the grower phase as calves transition beyond starter feeds.
Formula Code: CG-10
Use: Weaned calves in pasture or confinement
Inclusion Rate: 10 lbs
Vitamin A Requirement: 300,000–470,000 IU/day
Guaranteed Analysis (per 10 lbs):
27,500 IU Vitamin A
201.6 IU Vitamin D
75,000 IU Vitamin E
4.166 mg Biotin (B7)
83.33 mg Folic Acid (B9)
83.33 ppm Cobalt Carbonate
300 ppm Organic Selenium
8% Zin-Pro Organic Manganese
8% Zin-Pro Organic Zinc
Calf Conditioner #8
Formulated for beef calves in the finishing phase, including animals being prepared for show, sale or harvest.
Formula Code: CC-8
Use: Muscle finishing phase in beef calves
Inclusion Rate: 8 lbs
Vitamin A Requirement: 350,000 – 420,000 IU/day
Guaranteed Analysis (per 8 lbs):
22,000 IU Vitamin A
161.28 IU Vitamin D
60,000 IU Vitamin E
3.3328 mg Biotin (B7)
66.664 mg Folic Acid (B9)
66.664 ppm Cobalt Carbonate
240 ppm Organic Selenium
8% Zin-Pro Organic Manganese
8% Zin-Pro Organic Zinc
Beef Cattle Feed FormuLations
Cattle Maintenance #5
Formulated for cattle grazing green pasture or receiving quality forage during the spring and summer months. Intended for routine nutritional supplementation in maintenance feeding programs.
Formula Code: CM-5
Use: Cattle on green pasture or quality forage
Inclusion Rate: 5 lbs
Vitamin A Requirement: 208,000–344,000 IU/day
Guaranteed Analysis (per 5 lbs):
13,750 IU Vitamin A
100.8 IU Vitamin D
37,500 IU Vitamin E
2.083 mg Biotin (B7)
41.665 mg Folic Acid (B9)
41.665 ppm Cobalt Carbonate
150 ppm Organic Selenium
8% Zin-Pro Organic Manganese
8% Zin-Pro Organic Zinc
Bull Conditioner #7
Developed for breeding bulls and herd sires, with a formulation intended for nutritional supplementation during reproductive management.
Formula Code: BC-7
Use: Reproductive health in herd sires
Inclusion Rate: 7 lbs
Vitamin A Requirement: 180,000–200,000 IU/day
Guaranteed Analysis (per 7 lbs):
19,250 IU Vitamin A
141.12 IU Vitamin D
52,500 IU Vitamin E
2.1962 mg Biotin (B7)
58.331 mg Folic Acid (B9)
58.331 ppm Cobalt Carbonate
210 ppm Organic Selenium
8% Zin-Pro Organic Manganese
8% Zin-Pro Organic Zinc
Seasonally Formulated Cattle Cubes
Drought Formula. #12
Designed for cattle receiving nutrient-deficient hay or grazing poor-quality pasture during drought conditions. This seasonal cattle cube formulation provides supplemental fortification when available forage is limited.
Formula Code: VM-12
Inclusion Rate: 12 lbs
Guarantee analysis:
20% Protein
3% Fat
Guarantee Analysis of vitamin levels:
33,000 international units Vitamin A
241.92 international units Vitamin D
90,000 international units Vitamin E
5 mg Biotin Vitamin B7
100 Mg Folic Acid Vitamin B9
8% Zin-Pro Organic Manganese
8% Zin-Pro Organic Zinc
100 ppm (Min) Cobalt Carbonate
Infused with 12 pounds of Nature’s Formula IGF-1 feed additive, providing 33,000 international units of Vitamin A, structured to duplicate the key nutrients found green vegetation providing the IGF 1 serums levels for optimum fortification in ruminant diets with clinical trials of increased production of oocytes from your donors with stronger viable embryos (for natural retainage,direct transfer and/or post thaw attachment), the development of stronger orenatal fetuses, increased lactation in your animals, healthier offspring without increased birth weights, the nutritional resources needed for maximum growth in all biological groups of ruminants, university research shows enhanced growth performance; higher weaning weights, overall health benefits with increased rib eye and marbling scores in cattle finished on feeds with concentrated amounts of vitamin A.
The availability of vitamin A supplements the stability of the IGF-1 serums determining the performance of cellular growth and tissue development throughout the course of each animals life beginning at conception.
All ruminants (including wild and domestic deer, antelope, camelids, sheep, cattle and goats) require cobalt carbonate in their diet for the synthesis of vitamin B12, vitamin B12 is essential for energy metabolism and the production of red blood cells.
Enhanced with 360,000 ppm Organic Selenium.
Sel-Plex Alltech’s selenium, a proprietary organic form of selenium yeast is an excellent dietary source of selenium manufactured to mimic Mother Nature’s natural form, found naturally in plants and selenium deficiency is prominent throughout most of America
Enriched with Yea-Sacc Signature Yeast Culture promoting digestion and utilization of nutrients, while providing the right nutritional platform needed to sustain higher milk production, maintain condition in high producers, reduces fluctuation in pH and keeps rumen microbes steadily active, which speeds feed digestion and rumen turnover, allowing greater intake, promotes the growth of fiber-digesting bacteria in the rumen, thereby supporting the rate and extent of forage breakdown, stimulating the activity of the bacteria that convert lactic acid to propionic acid, promoting rumen stability, avoiding the wide variations in rumen pH that interfere with fiber digestion and feed intake with highly cost-effective returns through greater performance.
Vita-Max 9/IGF-1 Cattle Cubes
Educational Resources
VITAMIN A IN COW-CALF OPERATIONS
Research Gate Courtesy of K-State University
BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR VITAMIN A DEFICIENCIES IN YOUR HERD
Courtesy of Oklahoma State University
THE IMPORTANCE OF VITAMIN A
Courtesy of Oklahoma State University
CAN YOU MANAGE VITAMIN A DEFICIENCIES IN CATTLE HERDS?
Courtesy of Oklahoma State University
VITAMIN A NEEDS OF BEEF CATTLE
Courtesy of The University of Nebraska
VITAMIN A AND MINERALS DEFICIENCIES IN COW CALVES
Courtesy of K-State University
Designed to Fortify from Conception to Consumption
Have questions about Nature's Formula IGF-1 or which formulation is right for your animals? Contact our team to learn more about available products and feeding applications.