Document Type

Other

Publication Date

9-1-2005

Keywords

cattle operations, beef cattle, nutrition requirements, beef cow maintenance

Extension Number

ExEx 2048

Department

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Description

In many western cattle operations, forages have traditionally been considered the most practical feedstuffs for wintering beef cows. However, in certain situations, the nutrient content of standing or harvested forages may be inadequate to meet the nutritional requirements of the beef cow for maintenance, gestation, or lactation. The availability of standing or harvested forages also may be limited, especially during drought years and(or) severe winters when the cost of medium- to low-quality forages may reach $80 to $100 per ton. Feeding corn grain may represent an economically viable alternative in each of these scenarios.

Comments

September 2005.

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