Tend-R-Leen®
Introduced in 1963, Tend-R-Leen is a simple and convenient complete feeding program for cattle. The Tend-R-Leen program features a complete birth-to-market feeding program where each stage of feeding (starter, grower, finisher) is designed to improve gains. The Tend-R-Leen program has recently expanded to include products for beef cattle as well as dairy-beef cattle, and includes medicated and non-medicated options!
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Tend-R-Leen is PROVEN, SIMPLE, and PROFITABLE. 60 years of success and over 10 million steers have been fed on the Tend-R-Leen program. Producers see an average daily gain increase and improved feed efficiency!
Tend-R-Leen is the Original Dairy-Beef Feeding Program
PROVEN
60 years of success and over 10 million cattle fed!
SIMPLE
Cattle fed only whole shelled corn and Tend-R-Leen pellet. Eliminates expensive forage storage and processing.
PROFITABLE
Average daily gain is 3.2 pounds. Improved feed efficiency. Reach market weight in 13-14 months. Produces 50% less manure. Less equipment and labor.
Tend-R-Leen Dairy-Beef Feeding Program Products
TRL 532 Grower PLT DX60
A 32% protein all-natural concentrate to be mixed with grain to provide a complete growing ration for beef cattle and dairy steers from 130 to 450 pounds. Contains milk products to help the calf transition to a grower diet.
Product code: 39532-322, 31027-322
VFD TRL 536 Ultra Finisher R280 T100
A pelleted, medicated 36% protein supplement which contains all the necessary nutrients for finishing beef cattle and dairy steers on a high-energy program from 450 pounds or 6 months of age. Contains highly digestible fiber sources and requires no mineral supplementation. Amino acid balanced to provide the essential amino acids not provided by corn to maximize gain. Daily feeding rate of 1.5 lbs./head/day.
Product code: 39536-322, 30974-322
VFD required
VFD TRL 529 PE R210 T75
A pelleted, medicated 29% protein supplement which contains all the necessary nutrients for finishing beef cattle and dairy steers on a high-energy program from 450 pounds or 6 months of age. Contains highly digestible fiber sources and requires no mineral supplementation. Amino acid balanced to provide the essential amino acids not provided by corn to maximize gain. Daily feeding rate of 2 lbs./head/day.
Product code: 39529-322, 37529-322
VFD required
TRL 1529 PE R210
A pelleted, medicated 29% protein supplement which contains all the necessary nutrients for finishing beef cattle and dairy steers on a high-energy program from 350 pounds or 5 months of age to finish. Contains highly digestible fiber sources and requires no mineral supplementation. Amino acid balanced to provide the essential amino acids not provided by corn to maximize gain. Daily feeding rate of 2 lbs./head/day.This product is medicated with Rumensin only, so no VFD is required.
Product code: 39530-322, 37530-322
No VFD required
TRL 528 Natural Choice
For dairy-beef or beef cattle, Tend-R-Leen 528 Natural Choice is a pelleted, non-medicated 28% protein concentrate for growing and finishing cattle to be mixed with grain for growing diets as a supplement to forage. 528 Natural Choice contains nutraceuticals to aid in growth and overcoming health challenges when medications are not used.
Product code: ST: 31245-321 bulk ST: 31245-322 50 lb. NR: 39945-321 bulk NR: 39945-322 50 lb.
I have been raising steers for more than 25 years and have always been on the Tend-R-Leen program. It works well for me with the whole shell corn and protein pellet in my set-up. The results are really good. I’m extremely happy with the results.
Tend-R-Leen 525 NBC is Formulated for Beef Cattle!
Tend-R-Leen 525 NBC is a convenient, flexible pelleted formulation to mix with corn and whole grains. Intended to be fed with an unlimited free choice forage source (pasture, hay, crop residues).
Perfect for:
- Creep feeding nursing beef calves. (Read more about creep feeding)
- Backgrounding/growing rations for beef cattle up to 1000+ lbs.
Tend-R-Leen Products Formulated for Beef Cattle
TRL 525 NBC Base R120
The first Tend-R-Leen product for beef cattle, Tend-R-Leen 525 NBC Base R120 is a convenient, flexible pelleted formulation to mix with corn and whole grains for creep feeding nursing beef calves or for backgrounding/growing rations for beef cattle up to 1000+ lbs.
To be fed with unlimited free choice forage source (pasture, hay, crop residues).
Product Code: 30919-322
TRL 525 NBC All-Natural Deccox 80
Tend-R-Leen 525 NBC All-Natural Deccox 80 has all the features of the original 525 NBC product, but has a new formulation that meets the requirements for all-natural beef feeding programs.
Product Code 31224-322
TRL 528 Natural Choice
For dairy-beef or beef cattle, Tend-R-Leen 528 Natural Choice is a pelleted, non-medicated 28% protein concentrate for growing and finishing cattle to be mixed with grain for growing diets as a supplement to forage. 528 Natural Choice contains nutraceuticals to aid in growth and overcoming health challenges when medications are not used.
Product code: ST: 31245-321 bulk ST: 31245-322 50 lb. NR: 39945-321 bulk NR: 39945-322 50 lb.
We started using the Tend-R-Leen 525 NBC product last year on our calves on pasture to make up a creep feed using our corn out of the bin so there wasn’t so much out-of-pocket expense. We mixed it ourselves and used our seed tender to deliver it to creep feeders on pasture. We feel the Rumensin® in the pellet kept the coccidiosis and bloat problems under control and the consumption stayed steady. The calves seemed to wean easier than the past because they knew what corn was and went right to the corn silage. The calves didn’t show any more flesh than when we used a conventional creep.
Tend-R-Leen Feeding Program Management
Our goal is to provide beef producers with the best possible program which produces outstanding gains for higher profits and top quality meat.
Read more about Tend-R-Leen management and feeding topics:
- Self Feeder Management
- Raising Steers for Retail Beef Markets
- Implants – Getting the Most Out of Them!
- Stage One Creep Feeding
Read More Beef Related Articles!
Learn about Tend-R-Leen self-feeder management and receive a set of free Tend-R-Leen adjusting blocks for your self-feeder!
Tend-R-Leen Economics
What is my break-even? Are these 400 lb. calves a good buy? What does an increase in corn price do to my profit?
If you have questions like these, our Tend-R-Leen Economic Projections can provide you with guidelines based on following the Tend-R-Leen program. The economic projection details the following performance measurements:
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- Days on feed
- Average Daily Gain
- Pounds feed/pound gain
- Feed cost/pound gain
- Break even selling price
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Contact us to have a customized Tend-R-Leen Economic Projection run for your operation!