Beef cattle feeding : publication
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A good health program is critical to successful calf backgrounding. Visit our website today to learn more about backgrounding calves.
Learn how to use the Beef Feeding Profitability Tracker tool, a financial analysis spreadsheet tool for small to mid-size cattle feeders to use free of charge.
Learn how supplemental feeds' nutrients benefit pastures, potentially reducing fertilizer costs.
Essential strategies for handling newly purchased feeder cattle, emphasizing stress reduction, health monitoring, and performance optimization.
Get answers to questions about how to feed livestock during drought. Read about nitrate toxicity, corn silage and baleage, forage grazing and feeding hay.
Poultry litter can be used as a feedstuff, but it presents special consumer issues. Visit our site to learn about Feeding Poultry Litter to Beef Cattle.
This guide offers practical advice on selecting and managing cover crops for grazing, focusing on species choice, timing, and economic considerations.
Boost cattle growth and feed efficiency with implants like Compudose, Ralgro, and Synovex—gain more weight and profit with proper use.
Effective grazing management enhances pasture productivity and water quality by optimizing plant growth and nutrient distribution.
Beef cattle require a number of dietary mineral elements to remain healthy. Visit our site to learn about Mineral Supplements for Beef Cattle.
Learn how soil, forages and animals interact in grazing systems, and get ideas for improving pasture quality and extending the grazing season for beef or dairy.
Adding warm-season grass areas to a grazing system that already features cool-season grass creates a forage system that allows livestock owners to keep their herds feeding on high-quality forage for more of the year.
Protect your grazing or hay farming operation from drought risk. Get tips and examples for understanding how PRF insurance works and choosing a policy.
Watering a herd year round can be difficult and costly. Visit our site to learn about Pumps and Watering Systems for Managed Beef Grazing.
Feeding hay to cattle is expensive, mostly due to waste. Learn good management practices to minimize the losses that occur due to poor storage methods, improper feeding methods, or both.
John Lory and Steve Cromley
Division of Plant Sciences and Commercial Agriculture Program
Collecting a representative soil sample is an important step in developing a nutrient plan for your farm. The goals of your soil sampling plan should be to
Determine forage moisture content accurately using a microwave oven with this step-by-step guide, ensuring optimal harvest and storage conditions.
Estimate forage intake and energy values for cattle diets using NDF and ADF measurements to optimize animal performance and feed efficiency.
Ensure beef cattle health by understanding the roles and requirements of vitamins A, D, and E, including deficiency signs and dietary sources.
Learn how to effectively use wheat silage for beef cattle, including optimal harvest timing and moisture levels for improved feed quality.
Use this budget to estimate costs and returns for Missouri yearling beef steers bought in November and sold in April.