From 450 to 700 pounds, one-half of crude protein can come from urea. Beyond 700 pounds, all crude protein can come from urea or ammoniated silage. The supplement should also contain vitamins, trace minerals and salt. Avoid Digestive Problems . Acidosis is the most important digestive problem when feeding grain diets to cattle.
Acidosis occurs when cattle consume too much grain in a short period of time.
Acidosis is not one problem, but a continuum. Subacute acidosis is the less severe form of acidosis which results in reduced feed intake accompanied by reduced daily gain. Erratic intake patterns may be another indication of subacute acidosis. Never allow cattle to run out of feed after they have attained a full feed of the finishing ration, especially when using the all-concentrate feeding program. Liver abscesses are common when high grain rations are fed.