At Five Star Cooperative, we know nutrition drives herd health, growth, and profitability. That’s why we go beyond feed sales to provide hands-on consulting—helping North Iowa producers fine-tune rations, test ingredients, and design feeding programs that deliver real results. We’re not just a feed dealer; we’re a partner committed to your long-term success.
That’s why we start by listening—learning your goals, your herd, and the resources you have on hand. From there, we build nutrition plans that fit your operation, considering breed, age, stage of production, available feedstuffs, and financial targets.
And we don’t stop at planning. Our consultants work with you to implement, monitor, and adjust programs as needed, so your cattle and swine stay on track and your operation stays profitable.
Your beef herd’s nutrition drives growth, efficiency, and profitability. Our team works with you to take the guesswork out of ration planning and feed management so you can get the most from every pound of feed.
Custom rations for calves, heifers, and finishing steers. We design diets that maximize daily gain, feed efficiency, and herd health by making the best use of your hay, silage, grains, and supplements.
Forage and ingredient testing shows exactly what’s in your feed. With that data, we can build precise rations, prevent deficiencies, and stretch your feed resources further.
Have an existing program? We’ll review your rations and feeding practices to find opportunities for improvement, boosting efficiency and profitability without starting from scratch.
Strong swine performance depends on the right nutrition from start to finish. Our swine consultants design feeding programs that build healthy piglets, efficient market hogs, and productive breeding herds.
Piglets need the best possible start. We create starter diets that support gut health, immune function, and efficient feed conversion. Water-based additives can also reduce bacterial loads and aid early development.
Market hog performance is all about efficient growth and carcass quality. We design finishing diets that maximize weight gain, improve feed efficiency, and hit carcass targets with confidence.
Replacement gilts are the foundation of a productive sow herd. Our rations promote steady growth, reproductive health, and long-term productivity to ensure a strong breeding base.
Balanced diets during gestation support sow condition, fetal growth, and piglet survivability. We design nutrition programs that keep sows healthy and litters thriving.
Nursing sows need high levels of energy and nutrients to support milk production. Our lactation diets help maximize milk output, improve piglet weaning weights, and keep sows in good condition for rebreeding.
Choosing Five Star Cooperative for your nutritional consulting services means partnering with a team that is deeply invested in your success.
Our team possesses extensive knowledge and experience in both cattle and swine nutrition, staying up to date on the latest research and industry best practices in expert livestock nutrition.
We understand that every operation is unique. We take a hands-on approach to develop personalized feed plans that address your specific needs and goals.
We offer a full spectrum of services, from initial consultation and ration development to ongoing support and monitoring.
Our consulting services work seamlessly with our high-quality feed offerings, providing you with a complete nutritional solution.
Our ultimate goal is to help you improve the health and performance of your livestock, leading to increased efficiency and greater profitability.
As a cooperative serving the Midwest, we understand the specific challenges and opportunities of our regional agricultural landscape, offering Midwest livestock consulting tailored to your environment.
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