Pre-Weaning Cow Nutrition: Why It Is Important

Update: 2025-08-17

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It’s The Ranch It Up Radio Show! Join Jeff Tigger Erhardt, Rebecca Wanner AKA BEC and their crew as they deep dive into pre-weaning cow nutrition and how to supplement those cows when it’s too dry or too wet. Plus beef export news market recaps and lots more on this all new episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel.

Season 5, EPISODE 250
Cow/Calf Nutrition During Pre-Weaning
Beef Cattle Nutrition From Westway Feed Products

Westway Feed Products offers high-quality cattle supplements in both liquid feed and tub form, designed to deliver essential protein, energy, vitamins, and minerals your herd needs for peak performance. These nutritional supplements bridge the gap between what your forage provides and what your cattle require—ensuring consistent, balanced nutrition year-round.

Backed by research and proven by producers, Westway’s free-choice liquid feed and tub supplements help support herd health, improve efficiency, and boost productivity.

Benefits of Westway Liquid Feed Supplements

Improved forage digestibility and utilization

Convenient, low-labor feeding solution

Highly palatable—encouraging consistent intake of nutrients

Minimal waste to maximize feed investment

Access for less dominant cattle without competition at the feed site

Better breed-up rates and enhanced reproductive performance

Potential immunity boost for calves, supporting long-term herd health

Cow/Calf Nutrition Program

At Westway Feed Products, we know that proper cattle nutrition is more than just grass, hay, or seasonal feed—it’s about delivering balanced nutrients all year long. With 28 production plants nationwide, we can create regionalized formulations tailored to your specific forage base and climate conditions, ensuring your cow/calf herd thrives in every season.

Feedlot Nutrition Program

For feedlots, Westway liquid feed products help control dust, reduce sorting at the bunk, and serve as a nutrient carrier to evenly distribute vitamins, minerals, and other feed components. From starter rations to finishing rations, our liquid feed supplements support consistent weight gain, feed efficiency, and overall herd health—while saving you time and money.

Westway Feed Product Options

Custom Blends for specific herd needs

Suspensions for nutrient stability

Commodities for cost-effective nutrition

Stress Mix to support cattle during challenging conditions

Fly Control to help manage pests and protect performance

Boost your cattle’s performance with Westway Feed Products’ liquid feed and tub supplements—the proven choice for ranchers and feedlot managers who want consistent nutrition, healthier cattle, and stronger bottom-line results.

Featured Experts in the Cattle Industry

Dr. Kelly Sanders – Westway Feed Products

https://westwayfeed.com/

Follow on Facebook: @WestwayFeed

Mark Vanzee – Livestock, Equine, & Auction Time Expert

https://www.auctiontime.com/

https://www.livestockmarket.com/

https://www.equinemarket.com/

Follow on Facebook: @LivestockMkt | @EquineMkt | @AuctionTime

Kirk Donsbach – Financial Analyst at StoneX

https://www.stonex.com/

Follow on Facebook: @StoneXGroupInc

Shaye Wanner – Host of Casual Cattle Conversation

https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/

Follow on Facebook: @cattleconvos

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Industry References, Partners and Resources

For additional information on industry trends, products, and services, check out these trusted resources:

American Gelbvieh Association: https://gelbvieh.org/

Axiota Animal Health: https://axiota.com/multimin-campaign-landing-page/

Imogene Ingredients: https://www.imogeneingredients.com/

Jorgensen Land & Cattle: https://jorgensenfarms.com/#/?ranchchannel=view

Medora Boot: https://medoraboot.com/

RFD-TV: https://www.rfdtv.com/

Rural Radio Network: https://www.ruralradio147.com/

Superior Livestock Auctions: https://superiorlivestock.com/