Tub and Block Feeding System
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Convenient, Economical and Proven Formulations for Your Every Need
As a farmer-owned cooperative, Southern States understands that your livestock operation is unique. We’re constantly researching and developing advanced tub/block feeding supplement formulations to meet your special needs year-round for optimum animal performance and profitability.
Because calves, yearlings, brood cows and bulls require different levels of protein, vitamins, minerals and energy, we offer a wide variety of tubs/blocks to meet every nutritional need. Our feeding systems are designed to make the best use of your forage, regardless of the quality or stage of maturity. Our systems of balanced nutrition aid milk production, growth, reproduction and better maintain livestock body condition.
With the economical Southern States tub/block feeding systems, you won’t waste money by feeding too much. No additional salt is required. Take a look at the tubs/blocks below and then talk to your Southern States feed representative or local dealer. See for yourself that whatever your special needs, Southern States tub/block feeding systems have the key to better animal performance and higher profits.
Southern States Weathershed® Supplement Tubs:
- 25% Maxi Cattle
- 24% Beef Block
- 20% Natural Cattle Block
- 12% Beef Block with Hi-Mag
- 20% Cattle Breeder with Availa-4®
200 pound and 125 pound sizes available for free-choice feeding • Self limiting intake for pasture supplementation • Various formulas to meet different conditions and needs • 5% added fat for energy in 25% Maxi and 20% Natural. 7% fat in 20% Cattle Breeder Tub • No loss to weather conditions, all of supplement is consumed by cattle • No additional feeders or protection needed
Southern States Pressed Supplement Blocks:
- 20% Hi-Mag Breeder Block
- 20% Cattle Breeder Block
- 37% Cattle Supplement Block
- Hi-Mag Block
Easy to handle 331/3 pound size • Feed in troughs, on the ground or in mineral feeders • Encourages intake of forage, aids in improving body condition and reproduction • Different fat, magnesium and protein levels to match your needs • High in minerals and vitamins to complement forage • Salt level and block hardness control intake to ensure proper amounts of feed are consumed on a free-choice basis
Southern States Weathershed® Mineral Tubs
Weathershed® Tubs: Available Plain, with Altosid® or with Tasco®
Available in 125 pound tubs • Weatherproof against the elements • No need for a mineral feeder or shelter • Can be moved quickly and easily with cattle • Altosid® option for horn fly control • Tasco® for reducing fescue issues
Pressed Mineral Blocks for Cattle:
- Fly Stop Mineral Block with Altosid® 50 Lb.
- Cattle Block Ru-Min Medicated 331/3 Lb.
- General Purpose Mineral Block 50 Lb.
Complete mineral supplementation in a pressed block form • Easy to handle—can be fed in feeders, troughs or on the ground • Available with Altosid® for horn fly control for beef and dairy cattle • Rumensin® for increased rate of gain on beef cattle and dairy heifers*
*CAUTION: Do NOT feed to horses.
Altosid® is a registered trademark of Wellmark International.
Rumensin® is a registered trademark for Elanco’s brand of monensin sodium.
AVAILA-4® is a registered trademark of Zinpro Corporation.
Tasco® is a registered trademark of Acadian Agritech, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Weathershed® is a registered trademark of Southern States Cooperative, Inc.
