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Minerals for Stocker Steers

Table 3

Pasture Mineral Levels and NRC Requirement for Stocker Steers

Date Forage Sample Taken
 
May 22
August 5
September 25
NRC*
Mineral EastWest East WestEast West Stocker
Calcium, %0.42 0.330.37 0.310.42 0.370.35
Phosphorous, % 0.290.29 0.330.29 0.370.35 0.2
Magnesium, % 0.270.24 0.30.28 0.30.29 0.1
Potassium, % 1.71.93 1.561.82 1.531.92 0.6
Sodium, PPM 5943 7443 13045 700
Sulfur, PPM 24102246 24002356 26202780 1500
Zinc, PPM17 2225 3424 2730
Copper, PPM 610 6.17.8 66 10
Manganese, PPM 7456 8279 6846 20
Iron, PPM76 96131 116202 12250
Selenium, PPM 0.190.17 0.150.16 0.10.12 0.1
*Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle, Seventh Edition, 1996.

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