Bull won't eat much. HELP

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WSC2010

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I have a 600 pound bull. Acts completely healthy. But does not eat much. Have wormed him. Gave him probiotic paste. Have him on showrite throttled up. He is growing but not getting fat. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
 

shortybreeder

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How much is he eating? Was he weaned recently? Moved a significant distance? As for growing and not getting fat, most bulls go through an "ugly stage" where they get kinda spindly and leggy, then they start to really fill out. Different bulls hit it at different times, but 600lbs sounds a little early for that.
 

WSC2010

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He is eating about 16 pounds a day. Hasn't been moved recently. Weaned 2 months ago.
 

CAB

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  A 600 lb bull calf shouldn't be getting fat. He needs to grow first & unless you intend to show him, you may not want him over conditioned.
 
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