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Before making management decisions about feeding beef cattle and calves, producers need to answer the following questions: How much feed is available on the farm? What is the quality of the feed? What is the cost of purchasing feed and supplements? Do the cows need to gain weight during the winter? Are the calves going into a feedlot or back onto grass? What is the required weight gain from the calves? How will interest rates and overhead costs affect break-evens? Plan a winter feeding program well in advance. Use the tools available to sample feed, and obtain feed test results. A balanced ration minimizes costs and improves animal performance.
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December 1, 2007
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Date Created
2004-01-01
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2016-01-06T21:37:28.436961
Date Modified
2007-12-01
Date Issued
2004-01-01
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AGDEX number
420/52-3
NEOS catalogue key
4043281
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Agriculture and Forestry