Place some value on supplement energy content, but recognize that the remainder of the ration is the primary source of energy. Back To Top Forms of Protein Supplements Protein supplements come in different forms. Producers may purchase meals, cubes, pellets, blocks or liquid protein supplements. If the nutrient content and product consumption are similar, form should have little effect on animal performance or value of the supplement. Supplement form may be important for nonnutritive considerations such as convenience or ease of handling with present equipment.
Form is important when mixing the supplement with the remainder of the ration.
Meals and liquids mix more completely and settle out less than pellets or cubes. Blocks obviously cannot be mixed in rations. Value A method for comparing cost of various supplements is shown in Table 2. Other values shown in Table 2 are estimates based on current market prices of corn, soybean meal and common mineral sources. As prices vary, adjustments may be necessary for the values used.