Protein Tubs

PF 8:8 Mineral Tub

Premium Free-Choice Mineral Tub for Beef Cattle

Positive Feeds 8:8 Mineral Tub is a premium cooked molasses mineral supplement designed to provide beef cattle with balanced levels of calcium, phosphorus, vitamins, and essential trace minerals. Ideal for cattle grazing pasture when additional protein is not required, this free-choice mineral tub promotes consistent daily intake while supporting bone development, reproduction, immune function, and overall herd performance. Positive Feed’s cooked tub technology delivers excellent weather resistance and dependable consumption throughout the year.

  • Balanced 8% calcium and 8% phosphorus
  • Cooked molasses technology
  • Highly palatable for consistent intake
  • Supports breeding and calving cows
  • Complete vitamin and trace mineral package
  • Free-choice supplementation
  • Weather-resistant tub
  • Ideal when protein supplementation isn’t needed

Essential Nutrition Beyond Forage

Pasture and hay often fall short in providing the minerals needed for optimum cattle performance. Positive Feeds 8:8 Mineral Tub helps bridge those nutritional gaps with a balanced mineral package that supports healthy growth, reproduction, skeletal development, and immune function while encouraging steady voluntary intake through its cooked molasses formulation.

Ideal for:

  • Cow-calf operations
  • Stocker cattle
  • Replacement heifers
  • Beef cows
  • Bulls
  • Grazing cattle

Cooked Tub Technology That Works

Positive Feeds has manufactured cooked molasses tubs for more than 45 years. The cooked tub process is designed to promote predictable daily intake while standing up to weather conditions in the pasture. This makes the 8:8 Mineral Tub an excellent choice for producers looking for dependable mineral supplementation without additional protein.

Benefits

  • Promotes consistent mineral intake
  • Balanced calcium and phosphorus
  • Supports healthy reproduction
  • Helps maintain strong bones
  • Complete trace mineral package
  • Convenient free-choice feeding

Why Choose Positive Feeds 8:8 Mineral Tub?

Balanced 8:8 Mineral Formula

Provides equal levels of calcium and phosphorus to support skeletal development and metabolic function.

Cooked Molasses Technology

Encourages consistent voluntary intake while resisting weather better than many conventional supplements.

Complete Trace Mineral Package

Supplies essential trace minerals including copper, zinc, manganese, iodine, cobalt, and selenium to support immune health and reproductive performance.

Fortified with Vitamins

Contains Vitamins A, D, and E to support growth, reproduction, and overall herd health.

Designed for Grazing Cattle

Excellent for pasture cattle when additional protein supplementation is unnecessary.

Convenient Free-Choice Feeding

Simply place tubs in the pasture for continuous access.

Excellent Choice For

  • Cow-calf herds
  • Stocker cattle
  • Replacement heifers
  • Beef producers
  • Native pasture grazing
  • Improved pasture grazing

Positive Feeds 8:8 Mineral Tub provides a balanced mineral package for beef cattle grazing pasture where protein supplementation is not required. Equal levels of calcium and phosphorus support bone development and reproduction, while magnesium, selenium, copper, zinc, manganese, and added vitamins help promote immune function, metabolism, and overall herd performance. The cooked molasses formulation is designed to encourage consistent daily intake, making it an excellent year-round mineral program for grazing cattle.

Guaranteed Analysis*

  • Calcium (Min.): 8.00%
  • Phosphorus (Min.): 8.00%
  • Magnesium (Min.): 4.80%
  • Sodium (Min.): 1.00%
  • Salt (Min.): 2.50%
  • Copper (Min.): 1,750 ppm
  • Zinc (Min.): 5,600 ppm
  • Manganese (Min.): 3,600 ppm
  • Iron (Min.): 3,300 ppm
  • Iodine (Min.): 140 ppm
  • Cobalt (Min.): 28 ppm
  • Selenium (Min.): 10 ppm
  • Vitamin A (Min.): 320,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin D (Min.): 70,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin E (Min.): 1,350 IU/kg

*Verify the guaranteed analysis on the current Positive Feeds product tag, as formulations may vary slightly by production run or market.

Positive Feeds 8:8 Mineral Tub is designed for free-choice feeding.

Recommended Feeding

  • Place tubs near water or loafing areas to encourage regular consumption.
  • Monitor intake and reposition tubs if necessary to maintain target consumption.
  • Fresh, clean water should always be available.
  • Follow the product label for expected daily intake and management recommendations.
  • Store unused tubs in a dry location until use.

What is Positive Feeds 8:8 Mineral Tub?

It is a cooked molasses mineral tub that supplies balanced calcium, phosphorus, vitamins, and trace minerals for beef cattle on pasture when additional protein is not required.

What cattle is it designed for?

It is ideal for cow-calf herds, stocker cattle, breeding cattle, and other beef cattle grazing native or improved pasture.

Why choose a cooked mineral tub?

Cooked molasses tubs help encourage more consistent daily intake while offering excellent weather resistance and reduced maintenance compared to loose minerals.

Does this tub contain protein?

No. The 8:8 Mineral Tub is intended primarily as a mineral supplement for situations where protein supplementation is not needed.

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