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SBM
Jan 13, 2013 14:17:08 GMT -5
Post by cousinit on Jan 13, 2013 14:17:08 GMT -5
SBM prices are coming down nicely. But the economic implications of SBM on a dairy ration is not anywhere near the economic implications of corn. I would say it's maybe 1/3. So while we get a little reprieve on feed expenses, it is not a panacea.
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SMASH
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SBM
Jan 13, 2013 15:04:04 GMT -5
Post by SMASH on Jan 13, 2013 15:04:04 GMT -5
What is SBM?
Soy Bean Meal?
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SBM
Jan 13, 2013 15:05:49 GMT -5
Post by cousinit on Jan 13, 2013 15:05:49 GMT -5
If you do not know what it stands for, you must not be very close to the situation.
But, yes, that's what it stands for.
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SBM
Jan 15, 2013 16:46:32 GMT -5
Post by rainhog on Jan 15, 2013 16:46:32 GMT -5
Why are you still feeding SBM? There are other sources of protein that are better and CHEAPER! The less I have to buy from these friggin arrogant grain farmers the better!
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SBM
Jan 15, 2013 16:51:43 GMT -5
Post by cousinit on Jan 15, 2013 16:51:43 GMT -5
We are not buying much SBM. I'm still glad it is coming down in price. for the reasons you mention plus many times, alternative feeds are priced based off of SBM.
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SBM
Jan 16, 2013 13:45:16 GMT -5
Post by 420 on Jan 16, 2013 13:45:16 GMT -5
Just curious,what are your alternatives?
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SBM
Jan 16, 2013 17:17:35 GMT -5
Post by cousinit on Jan 16, 2013 17:17:35 GMT -5
Cottonseed has 23% protein. We feed it because it also fills a fiber need.
Wet brewers grains has about 35% protein and is bypass protein, which is better for the rumen.
I'm no nutritionist but we've been feeding those two for many years with good results. We never fed a lot of SBM.
This year our alfalfa was made very well which makes for more protein as well.
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SBM
Jan 16, 2013 18:14:58 GMT -5
Post by 420 on Jan 16, 2013 18:14:58 GMT -5
Ok,I know nothing about cattle.
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