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Limit-Feeding Cows in a Drylot

Last Updated: March 23, 2010

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Fact Sheet Written by:

Cody Wright, Extension beef specialist

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South Dakota State University


Providing forage for cow herds is normally paramount to maintaining a desirable level of productivity. But during drought years, the supply of standing and harvested forages may be extremely limited and/or very expensive. Relocating the cow herd into drylot is a management alternative that may allow producers to take advantage of inexpensive grains and byproduct feeds to formulate cost effective cow diets.

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