Fact Sheet Written by:
David Lalman, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist
Don Gill, Extension Animal Nutritionist
Joe Steele, Graduate Assistant
And Provided by
Oklahoma State University
High-quality soybeans and damaged soybeans can serve as an excellent source of energy and protein in beef cattle rations and supplements. All too frequently in Oklahoma, late summer heat and drought result in a significant proportion of the soybean crop being damaged in terms of size, color, weight, and nutrient content. This damaged grain may not be merchantable at many grain elevators, or if the damage is only moderate, it may receive a severe market discount. Consequently, beef cattle producers should consider the opportunity
to incorporate soybeans into their feeding programs when the soybean market is depressed or when drought- or frost-damaged soybeans are available at low prices.
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