![]() ![]() AMS Global has over 25 years of experience in manufacturing, marketing, selling, and distribution. Calves able to withstand disease pressures perform better during their feeding period.Ĭonsidering various protocols of drug treatment for incoming cattle, Oklahoma researchers conclude that the only real solution to disease losses is prevention, such as value added cattle that have been preconditioned. Call Us : 80 Automatic Cattle Feeders AUTO-MAX Feeders are produced and distributed by AMS Global. Studies on preconditioning show that after accounting for factors such as weight, grade, sex, feed prices and lot size, preconditioned calves brought higher prices.įeedlot studies show that preconditioned calves are lower risk economically due to lower disease incidence. Lower death losses, lower medical costs and improved weight gains improve net profit to the owner.Ĭreep feeding calves prior to the start of the preconditioning program improves the willingness of the calves to change over to dry feed. Preconditioning is very beneficial for placement of calves into a custom feedlot where the cow – calf operator retains the ownership of the calves. Prepping your cattle for a show ring title We’ve got the equipment to help your cattle meet the energy and protein requirements of growing calves. This can be done documenting calves back to the herd of origin or participating in a recognized preconditioning program. While research indicates that feedlots can benefit from preconditioned calves they must have confidence in the calves they are buying. Keep detailed records of what has been done and have these records available to prospective buyers. Include your veterinarian as an independent third party verifying that the work has been done according to the protocol. Find sale techniques that properly describe this feature of preparedness.ĭevelop a protocol for treatment and handling of calves specific to your area. Their conditioning to the feedlot environment places them in higher demand from similar calves. Preconditioning adds value to the calves. ![]() When properly advertised, preconditioning provides the seller with a marketing edge over sellers of similar calves. The purchaser receives a calf that is familiar with a feed bunk,will continue to grow and is less likely to become sick. The seller benefits from higher weight gains resulting in more dollars per animal. Preconditioning offers advantages to both the buyer and seller of the calf. Preconditioning reduces stress and resulting health problems for the transition period when the calf is being weaned from the cow and starting to consume dry feed. These Apache Rain Shields fit all sizes of our Creep Feeders.A preconditioned animal is a feeder calf that has been vaccinated, castrated, dehorned and weaned for 30-45 days prior to sale date and has had experience feeding from a bunk. Tall, steep center cone to keep course feed flowingĪpache Equipment has designed and developed a "Rain shield" for additional protection.Specialty Feeders are designed to accommodate extremely bulky rations 150 Bushel creep feeder - single axle with gates, and rain guards, 7,000 Lb.capacity Single Axle Creep Feeder.New 6 Bolt hubs, rims, and spindles-no used car partsĪdvanced design facilitates high bulk feed ration flow featuring our dual agitators to keep feed moving through the feeder system.Wrap around corners for greater strength.With a 12 gauge steel feed trough and a feed saver lip, your livestock will not be spilling grain or bending it up, as this feeder is designed and manufactured to last for years. "T" Frame with heavy-duty steel axle and tongue Our 160 Bushel Creep Feeder is easily adjustableeither lock it down or lock it upand can feed up to 75 head of cattle.Available primed, painted, or hot dipped galvanized Creep Feeders and Cages Calf Creep Feeder - 400 lbs 799.00 Calf Creep Feeder - 600 lbs 0.00 Calf Creep Feeder - 650 lbs 1,849.99 Calf Creep Feeder 1,000. ![]()
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