Document Type

Other

Publication Date

5-1-2010

Keywords

creep feeding, nutrients, nursing calves

Extension Number

ExEx 2071

Department

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Description

Creep feeding is a way to provide nursing calves with supplemental nutrients with the use of a gate that restricts the access of cows to the feeding area. The type of creep feeds available vary from grain-based feeds that primarily supplement energy, to limit-fed high-protein feeds, to “green creeps,” which are high-quality pastures grown for the sole purpose of grazing by nursing calves. Creep feeding for the purpose of increasing weaning weight alone may not be profitable; therefore, the decision to creep feed calves should be based on the analysis of expected increases in performance and income compared to the cost of feed.

Comments

May 2010.

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