Fact Sheet Written by:
Cody Wright, Extension beef specialist
And Provided by
South Dakota State University http://agbiopubs.sdstate.edu
In many western cattle operations, forages have traditionally
been considered the most practical feedstuffs for
wintering beef cows. However, in certain situations, the
nutrient content of standing or harvested forages may be
inadequate to meet the nutritional requirements of the
beef cow for maintenance, gestation, or lactation. The
availability of standing or harvested forages also may be
limited, especially during drought years and(or) severe
winters when the cost of medium- to low-quality forages
may reach $80 to $100 per ton.
Feeding corn grain may represent an economically
viable alternative in each of these scenarios.
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