The Power of Balanced, Weatherized Minerals
Posted: July 24, 2025 | Written By: Kristi Carpenter - Form-A-Feed
In today’s cattle operations, every decision you make, from feed to genetics, impacts your bottom line. One often overlooked but critically important component of a successful nutrition program is a well-rounded, balanced mineral supplement. When paired with weatherization, this investment becomes even more valuable, ensuring your herd gets the nutrients they need, when they need them.
Why Balanced Minerals Matter
Minerals are the unsung heroes of cattle nutrition. They support:
- Reproductive efficiency
- Immune function
- Growth and weight gain
- Milk production
- Overall herd health
A well-balanced mineral mix ensures your cattle receive the right levels of macro-minerals (like calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium) and trace minerals (such as zinc, copper, selenium, and manganese). These nutrients work synergistically to optimize performance and prevent costly deficiencies that can lead to poor conception rates, weak calves, or increased disease susceptibility.
Mineral supplements can be formulated using multiple sources of minerals and each mineral source has advantages and disadvantages. The level of production expected and the cost-to-benefit ratio of each operation must be determined to ensure the animal requirements are met at an acceptable cost when deciding which mineral sources to use.
The Hidden Cost of Unprotected Minerals
Even the best mineral blend can lose its value if it’s not protected from the elements. Rain, snow, and humidity can leach out vital nutrients or cause minerals to clump, mold, or become unpalatable. This leads to:
- Wasted product
- Inconsistent intake
- Reduced effectiveness
- Higher costs over time
Weatherizing: Capturing the Full Value of Your Mineral Investment
What does “weatherized” mean? Weatherized minerals are specially formulated to resist the effects of weather. They typically include features like:
- Moisture-resistant coatings to prevent clumping and leaching
- Wind-resistant granules that stay in place in open feeders
- UV-stable packaging to preserve nutrient integrity
Weatherized minerals are formulated to withstand the elements. They’re designed to:
- Resist moisture and prevent nutrient leaching
- Maintain palatability and texture
- Ensure consistent intake across the herd
- Reduce waste, saving you money
By weatherizing your mineral, you’re not just protecting your investment, you’re capturing its full value. Every dollar spent on a weatherized mineral goes further, delivering consistent nutrition regardless of weather conditions.
The Bottom Line
Incorporating a balanced, weatherized mineral into your cattle feeding program is one of the smartest moves you can make. It’s a small change that delivers big returns in terms of herd health, productivity, and profitability.
Don’t let your mineral investment wash away with the next rainstorm. Choose a product that’s built to last and built to perform. Power Pro® Minerals are formulated to match grain and/or forage nutrition programs to a cow’s stage of production. Available in several formulations to support cattle at each unique stage and situation including options for fly control, medicated or natural.