The Power of Palatability

Cattlemen and women alike know that the greatest products in the world mean nothing if your calves won’t eat it, or in high enough amounts, which puts palatability at the top of the list! Midcontinent Livestock Supplements solely manufactures low-moisture cooked molasses tubs and the #5 Stress Tub is a uniquely manufactured fan favorite that delivers more targeted nutrition than other competing stress tubs in the market. Through the cooking process we are able to blend liquid and dry ingredients to deliver the right amount of proper nutrition upon arrival or immediately at weaning right when you need it most! The importance of a highly palatable #5 MLS Stress Tub yields consistent consumption for every calf in the pen. After being weaned, hauled, and potentially ending up in a radically new environment it is not uncommon to find calves uninterested in eating. Lack of interest in feed coupled with the stress of weaning and or receiving can set the immune system up for some major and costly challenges. The #5 Stress Tub provides a solution that entices calves to start eating quickly, getting critical nutrients into the rumen right from the start without delay, helping to prepare the immune system for a variety of challenges that are sure to come in the next 30 to 45 days of life.

“The power of a highly palatable supplement attracts calves that need concentrated nutrition the most and helps get them off to a faster start on feed. Self-fed MLS tubs eliminate competition at the bunk for more timid, less aggressive calves so you can be sure the entire group gets the nutrients they need.” says Dr. Dan Dhuyvetter Ruminant Nutritionist and Director of Corporate Operations for MLS.

How it Works

Not only will cattle eat the tubs, but we have formulated the stress tub with specific additives to boost your calves immune response and overall gut health. Celmanax SCP serves as a multifunction prebiotic feed additive containing highly bioavailable Refined Functional Carbohydrates (RFC). RFC’s specifically help to bind pathogenic bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella as well helping prevent certain protozoa like Cocci from attaching to the intestinal wall and causing disease. The reduction in the harmful bacteria and protozoa pathogens aid in reducing mortality and morbidity as calves transition to new feeds and(or) environment.

MLS #5 Stress Tubs also contain Zinpro Availa 4 Organic Trace Minerals. Zinpro provides highly bioavailable forms of Zinc, Manganese, Copper and Cobalt. These trace minerals are in a form that are resistance to interference in the digestive tract and are absorbed at a much higher rates through additional binding sites, when compared to inorganic trace mineral sources. They have been proven to reduce lameness in confined cattle, improve immune function and cattle performance under high stress conditions. Outcomes that define a successful transition for calves getting on feed quickly, with minimal health issues.

The goal of the #5 is to get between 1 and 2 pounds per calf per day of product into each calf from day one as they transition onto feed or the next appropriate tub product. This allows calves, whether in receiving pens, small traps or on pasture, unrestricted access to this critical nutrition 24/7 in a self-fed delivery. Weaning, receiving and backgrounding calves can be risky enough, but incorporating MLS #5 Stress tubs can give those calves a leg up into the next stage of the production cycle. Have more questions? Email us and we would love to get you in touch with one of our knowledgeable Territory Managers. To view our full product line visit us online.

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