Top Fall & Winter Supplements for Livestock Health

Keep Goats, Horses & Cattle Strong Through the Cold Season

As temperatures drop and pastures lose nutrition, livestock rely more on you to provide the vitamins, minerals, and energy they need to stay healthy. Fall and winter are when immune systems are stressed, forage quality drops, and animals burn more calories to stay warm. This is the perfect time to boost their nutrition with the right supplements.

Here are the top fall and winter supplements every livestock owner should consider—all available at Manning’s Feed & Seed.

1. Mineral Blocks – Daily Nutrition Made Simple

Mineral blocks are a must for year-round health—but especially in cooler months when forage lacks minerals. These blocks support strong hooves, fertility, immune function, and proper digestion.

Great for: Goats, Horses, CattleWhat to look for:

• Loose minerals or mineral blocks with adequate salt

• Formulas with selenium, copper (for goats and cattle), zinc, and calcium

• Weather-resistant blocks for outdoor pastures

  
  

2. Protein Tubs – Extra Energy for Cold Days

When temperatures drop, animals burn more calories to stay warm. Protein tubs offer a slow-release energy source made from molasses, fats, and protein.

Benefits:

✔ Helps maintain body condition and weight

✔ Supports lactating does and cows

✔ Ideal for poor pasture or hay-only diets

Perfect for: Cattle, goats, horses (when using equine-specific tubs)

3. Probiotics – Keep Their Gut Working Right

Cold weather, feed changes, and stress can throw off digestive balance. Probiotics help support a healthy gut, which means better absorption of nutrients and stronger immune systems.

Use probiotics when:

• Switching hay or feed

• Transporting animals

• After antibiotic treatments

• During weaning or cold weather stress

Forms available: powders, feed-through pellets, pastes, and mineral mixes

4. Immune Support Supplements – A Boost When They Need It Most

Winter often brings respiratory illnesses and stress. Immune-supportive supplements help animals fight off sickness before it starts.

Popular options include:

• Vitamin A, D & E blends

• Electrolyte + vitamin mixes

• Garlic or herbal immune tonics for goats and horses

• Omega-rich oils for skin, coat, and immune health

  
  

Tips for Best Results

✅ Provide clean, unfrozen water at all times

✅ Offer free-choice hay or proper roughage

✅ Use species-appropriate supplements (not all minerals are safe for every animal)

✅ Monitor body condition weekly—adjust as needed

Stop By Manning’s Feed & Seed

We carry a full selection of mineral blocks, protein tubs, salt licks, loose minerals, probiotics, and immune boosters for goats, horses, and cattle. If you're unsure what your animals need, our team is always here to help you choose the right product.