Tailored Nutrition for Your Herd.

Custom Nutrition

At Taurus Premix Ltd., we don’t believe in “one-size-fits-all nutrition.” Every herd has its own forage profile, mineral requirements, and performance goals and our custom programs deliver the balance, precision, and consistency needed to keep your livestock performing year-round.

Why Custom Nutrition Matters:

Forage quality, mineral balance, and seasonal shifts play a direct role in reproduction, immunity, weight gain, and overall herd performance. When forage values change, livestock mineral requirements shift too — and that’s where precision nutrition becomes essential.

Matches mineral levels to forage conditions and soil profiles

• Supports breeding, calving, backgrounding, and finishing stages

• Improves immunity, gut health, and overall body condition

• Prevents under- or over-supplementation during seasonal shifts

• Ensures consistent intake for predictable performance

Our custom nutrition approach is designed to fill the gaps generic mineral programs miss. We build formulas around your operation’s forage profile, mineral demands, and production goals to deliver consistent, predictable results season after season.

Common Issues We Solve:
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Inconsistent Intake
Minerals consumed unevenly across the herd.
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Seasonal Deficiencies
Forage drops off seasonally, reducing nutrients.
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Poor Forage Quality
Stressed forage lacks essential minerals.
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Low Conception Rates
Imbalances negatively impact breeding success.
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Mineral Antagonists
Iron, sulfur & molybdenum blocking absorption.
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Weather-Driven Drops
Heat, moisture & cold disrupt mineral intake.

How Custom Nutrition Works:

Our process is built to deliver reliable, repeatable results by making sure your herd gets exactly what it needs at every stage.

  1. Herd & Forage Audit: We review herd size, production cycles, forage tests, intake habits, and on-farm challenges to establish a clear baseline.
  2. Precision Formulation: Our nutritionist, Jim Hansen, builds a mineral or supplement formula based on your forage profile, seasonal needs, and performance goals.
  3. Production & Delivery: Your custom mix is produced at our Cardston facility using consistent, high-quality ingredients and delivered through our trusted partners.
  4. Performance Review: We monitor reproduction, body condition, intake consistency, and overall herd health — adjusting the program as conditions change.
  5. Ongoing Support: As forage quality shifts or challenges arise, we refine your program to keep your herd performing at its best year-round.

Seasonal Mineral Programs:

Seasonal changes greatly impact forage quality across Western Canada. As mineral levels drop, your herd is at a higher risk for deficiencies. Our focused fall and winter mineral programs ensure your cattle receive the critical nutrients they need when forage quality declines.

• 🍂 Fall mineral programs to stabilize intake during winter transition

• 🧪 High-potency copper, zinc & selenium support 

• 🐂 Conditioning minerals to maintain steady BCS heading into calving

• 📉 Prevention of winter-driven deficiencies

Our programs are designed to offset the challenges of harsh winters and keep your livestock healthy, productive, and nutritionally supported all season long.

Key Benefits:
🧬 Improved Conception Rates
Mineral balance that supports strong reproductive performance.
📊 Better Body Condition
Consistent intake keeps cattle at an ideal condition year-round.
🛡️ Stronger Immunity
Targeted minerals reinforce immune strength and resilience.
⚖️ Predictable Intake
Custom blends ensure steady, reliable daily consumption.
🌿 Forage-Matched Formulas
Built directly from your forage tests for accurate nutrition.
Fewer Vet Issues
Prevents mineral-related health problems before they appear.
🐂 Better Weight Gain
Improved mineral absorption supports efficient daily gains.
🍼 Calving Support
Helps improve colostrum quality and newborn calf strength.
🌤️ Year-Round Performance
Seasonal adjustments maintain consistent herd productivity.

Fuel Your Herd with
Proven Nutrition.

Talk to our nutrition team about Boss Feeds mineral tubs and feeding solutions built for your operation. From mineral tubs to complete feeds, every program is made for real ranching—tested in the field and trusted in the barn.

Trusted Partnerships.

Collaboration That Fuels Performance.

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Trusted by ranchers across Western Canada—based in Cardston, Alberta and built on years of nutrition knowledge. Interested in our mineral programs or custom nutrition options? Contact our team for expert advice, product suggestions, and personalized nutrition plans to improve your operation.