Study Details

The trial involved 128 crossbred feeder steers, averaging 605 pounds, who were recently weaned and transported 150 miles to the feedlot. They were divided into two groups:

1. Control Group – Standard management practices
2. Fastrack Group – Standard practices PLUS 10cc of Fastrack® Ruminant Microbial Gel at the start of the trial and 1.1 oz of Fastrack® Microbial Pack daily.

The cattle were observed over a 28-day period, during which their feed intake, weight gain, and overall performance were closely monitored.

Key Findings

• Fastrack steers gained more weight, with an impressive 9.9% increase in average daily gain compared to the control group.
• Feed efficiency improved by 7%, meaning these steers made better use of the feed provided, leading to more weight gain per pound of feed consumed.
• The Fastrack group also showed improved nutrient absorption, reflected in a 6.6% increase in net energy for maintenance (NEm) and 3.5% increase in net energy for gain (NEg).

The Role of Direct-Fed Microbials

Fastrack’s direct-fed microbials help stabilize rumen fermentation, allowing cattle to digest feed more efficiently and absorb nutrients better. Despite a slightly higher incidence of respiratory illness in the Fastrack group, these cattle recovered quickly and outperformed the control group in overall weight gain and efficiency.

The Bottom Line

Supplementing your feedlot cattle with Fastrack® Microbial Pack and Ruminant Gel can lead to significant improvements in weight gain, feed efficiency, and overall health. These benefits contribute directly to higher profitability for your operation.

Are you ready to enhance your herd’s performance? Contact us today to learn more about Fastrack products and how they can benefit your feedlot.

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As usual, we had an awesome time at the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Convention! Seriously, you can’t find a better group of people! Many thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth and inquired about Conklin Company, Inc. and the many products they manufacture. We are proud to be distributors for a company that believes in America, Agriculture, and theAmerican people!

Better Farm Crops team member Phil Thurston recently purchased a spray drone from Wampum Unmanned Technologies. Mick and I were present when Justin and Alexander demonstrated the unit. It was pretty impressive. During a lull, Phil and I interviewed Justin at their booth at the OKFB Convention.

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I was introduced to Conklin AgroVantage products back in the mid-90s. At the time, dairy farming consumed all my income and resources—there were neither enough hours in the day nor money in the bank.

Fast forward a decade, I decided to plant alfalfa to save on feed costs. The same couple who introduced me to Conklin recommended three things: apply Conklin Wex pre-plant, treat the seed with Amplify D, and attend the Conklin Pro Ag program. The results were astounding, with neighbors stopping to ask about our newly established alfalfa stand.

Attending the Pro Ag training in Amarillo was eye-opening. The program provided tailored recommendations based on my soil test, giving me actionable insights that far surpassed any advice I’d received from local suppliers.

Following the AgroVantage recommendations, our alfalfa not only fed our herd but allowed us to sell excess hay, covering our input costs. We even won grand champion at the county fair and placed seventh in the World Forage Analysis Superbowl.

Whatever your farming goals, we’re here to help you succeed. Regardless of where you are in the US, we can support your operation. Give me a call, and we’ll discuss your situation. If Conklin is right for you, great—we’re here to assist. If not, let’s keep in touch and stay friends!

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First things first. We are real people with real lives. So let’s begin by asking you to pray for one of our team members who is suffering from cancer. They have completed chemotherapy and are now beginning radiation treatments. The family had a rather busy two days with the cancer patient in the hospital for a couple of days, the birth of a grandbaby, and the Conklin booth at their county fair. I am not naming names out of respect for their privacy.

At the same time as all of that drama, Jerad and Becca Noble’s daughter and Renneth and Taylor Berry’s daughter and son competed at the State Peddle Tractor Pull contest at the Cleveland County Fair in Norman, Ok. All three qualified to go to the national competition at the Corn Palace in Mitchel South Dakota. These kids have been taught to peddle well!

All in all a good weekend!

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