Precon Question

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DEA

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We have used precon before on both our show steers and heifers from the time we get them to HBC Show in December and then we have taken then off of it (around anywhere from 700 to 850 lb calves).  This year we were thinking of continuing on and never taking them off of it?  Does anyone else do this - never take them off of it?  What are adv/disadv of doing this you have seen?  Thank you.
 

Tallcool1

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Our cattle eat Precon from the time they get here (500-600 lbs) until they go to their terminal shows.

We simply adjust the percentage of the ration that the Precon represents.  The lowest percentage we ever go down to is 30%.  Once they get fat, depending upon what they weigh, they may go a month in which that is all they eat.

It adds belly, has a little medication in is so it keeps them healthy, they love it so it keeps them eating, and it is cheap.

 
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