Homestead® Minerals

Homestead®

Homestead®minerals are designed for grazing cow-calf pairs, yearling steers and replacement heifers marketed in natural cattle and NHTC programs.  These minerals contain no added antibiotics, ionophores, hormonal growth promotors, animal fats, or proteins.  Homestead minerals qualify for a letter of verification for natural and NHTC programs.

About the Product

#51018, #51020* Homestead Calving and Breeding Mineral NAB NAP NHGP is specifically formulated for cows to overcoming the stress of calving and promote rebreeding.  Start feeding 60 days prior to calving and continue through the breeding season.  This mineral can be fed continually to provide a heightened level of fortification or replaced with Homestead Grazing Mineral NAB NAP NHGP after the breeding season is complete.  This mineral contains organic forms of copper, zinc, manganese, cobalt, and selenium, along with enhanced levels of vitamins A, D, and E.

Nutrient Analysis

  #51018   #51020*  
Calcium, min % 11.4   11.4  
Calcium, max % 13.6   13.6  
Phosphorus, min % 8.0   8.0  
Salt, min % 11.9   11.9  
Salt, max % 14.2   14.2  
Magnesium, min % 0.7   0.7  
Potassium, min % 0.1   0.1  
Copper, min, ppm 2,000   2,000  
Selenium, min, ppm 25   25  
Zinc, min, ppm 8,000   8,000  
Vitamin A, min, IU/lb. 300,000   300,000  
Vitamin D, min, IU/lb. 30,000   30,000  
Vitamin E, min, IU/lb. 1,400   1,400  
Feeding Directions

#51018 Homestead Calving and Breeding Mineral NAB NAP NHGP is formulated to be fed free-choice at approximately 4 ounces per head per day. Homestead Calving and Breeding Mineral NAB NAP NHGP should be introduced gradually over a 14 day period. Offer 3 to 4 ounces per head per day during this period to avoid over consumption.

#51020* Homestead Calving and Breeding Mineral Coarse NAB NAP NHGP is formulated to be fed free-choice at approximately 4 ounces per head per day. Homestead Calving and Breeding Mineral Coarse NAB NAP NHGP should be introduced gradually over a 14 day period. Offer 3 to 4 ounces per head per day during this period to avoid over consumption.

For all Homestead Mineral Products early lactation cows may desire more salt than that provided by Homestead Grazing Mineral Coarse NAB NAP NHGP. Please offer free choice loose salt along with the mineral to cows in early lactation.

Homestead Grazing Mineral Coarse NAB NAP NHGP intakes will vary. Mineral consumption rates should be estimated on a monthly basis. If intakes are greater than 4 ounces per head per day more salt should be offered either free choice or mixed with the mineral. If intakes are less than 4 ounces per head per day the amount of salt offered should be decreased.

Provide fresh clean water at all times.

Supplemental mineral requirements of cattle vary by region, forage quality and season. Individual animal requirements may vary due to age, size, stage or growth or milk production. Please consult your Hubbard Feeds representative if you have questions about mineral supplementation.

Caution

This product, which contains added copper, should not be fed to sheep or related species that have a low tolerance to copper.  This product has been formulated specifically for beef and is not intended for other species.

Product Number

#51018 - Homestead® Calving and Breeding Mineral NAB NAP NHGP, 50lb.

#51020* - Homestead® Calving and Breeding Mineral Coarse NAB NAP NHGP, 50lb.

*Designates coarse mineral formula.  Only available from plants with coarse mineral ingredients.  Check with your Hubbard representative for availability in your area.

Please Note: This product information sheet is meant to serve as a general overview and is not intended to replace the product label. Always refer directly to the product label for the most up-to-date nutrient content and feeding directions.