Estimating hay needs for the cow herd
Amount needed to sustain the herd can be calculated using average mature cow size, cow inventory and feeding timeframe.
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Amount needed to sustain the herd can be calculated using average mature cow size, cow inventory and feeding timeframe.
Could a smarter feeding strategy deliver faster growth, quicker finishing and higher throughput for Irish beef farmers? One UK producer who has increased cattle growth rates by 30%...
Managing a paddock system for dairy-beef calves at grass is more challenging in that every time calves are moved, troughs for concentrates and roughage feeders have to be moved als...
Cattle producers should complete a forage inventory now to aid in making ranch-level decisions and reducing costs.
In an effort to optimise feedlot performance, a new best practice guide has been developed for producers, outlining how to best prepare cattle for a feedlot. The new guide was prom...
Feeding silage to cattle at times of the year when fresh grass is available is something that dairy calf-to-beef farmers Kieran and Michael Dunne have been trying to eliminate. The...
There's an old saying that for lotfeeders to make a buck, they need two of the three key variables – feeder steer price, ration price and finished grainfed slaughter cattle price –...
Facility improvements targeting water management and resting areas deliver lasting gains in efficiency, comfort and profitability for cattle operations.
Absent imported lean trimmings, the 50/50 market would be sharply discounted and would reduce the value of U.S. harvested fed steers and heifers.
It is no secret that both fodder and cash flow are going to be tight on dairy farms across the country this year. Therefore farms must be smart about feeding the herd, ensuring the...
Preconditioning programs, strategic marketing, and postweaning growth can boost returns. Retained ownership reveals true genetic potential.
As the season dries out in parts of Queensland and cattle keep trickling into saleyards, it is worth taking a look at the supply of hay and other roughages.
Simplot Livestock’s integrated breeding program shows how commercial producers can use focused goals, crossbreeding and performance feedback to improve profitability.
As the grazing season winds down toward fall, Kansas State University veterinarians say cattle producers may want to consider the practice of “creep feeding” to sustain growth in c...
Overcrowding sheds can cost you carcass weight, even when feeding and animal health are right. Teagasc beef specialist, Martina Harrington is advising farmers to measure pens befor...
This relatively simple management practice of controlling cattle access to forage may delay drylot feeding and improve grazing efficiency.
Research shows strategic winter feeding disperses manure nutrients better than traditional sacrifice lots, improving soil fertility across pastures.
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