Articles Tagged with ''creep feeding''

The case for confinement

As producers begin the work of rebuilding their herds, confined feeding of pairs can offer a way to maintain the herd when forage availability is tight. Here are some tips for success with that strategy.
November 22, 2023
Katie Raver

Even with a smaller 2023 calf crop, we are seeing increased cattle numbers. This means that feed inventories are likely increasing.


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Are we getting enough from range calves?

Range-raised calves typically turn out lighter than their irrigated pasture-raised counterparts. Backgrounding and finishing practices are critical to catching them up carcass-wise.
October 18, 2023
John B. Hall

Calves raised on the range are often lighter at weaning compared to calves raised on irrigated pastures. With the right management through backgrounding and finishing, range calves can catch up with their counterparts.


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Are your cattle ready for weaning?

Weaning is one of the most stressful events in an animal’s life. It is imperative that cattle be set up with a proper nutrition plan to help them continue to thrive during and after they’re weaned.
August 8, 2023
Jeff Heldt

It’s imperative that weaning goes perfectly because a calf in today’s economic cycle is worth at least $1,500. However, one very important thing can easily be forgotten: the calf’s nutritional plan from now until weaning. Will the cattle be ready when weaning day arrives?


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To creep or not to creep? That is the question

Creep feeding can improve producers’ bottom lines by increasing weaning weights, lowering stress levels at weaning time and strengthening calves’ immune systems.
February 22, 2023
Craig Belknap

Beef producers continually search for ways to improve their operations and bottom lines. One tool worthy of consideration is creep feeding calves.


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Considerations when using self-feeders to finish cattle

Self-feeders exist on almost every cattle feeding operation, but they’re not always utilized properly. Taking these steps will help your self-feeders be as efficient and profitable as possible.
November 29, 2022
Don Cleaver and Heidi Doering-Resch

Regardless of why you utilize them, there are right and wrong ways to manage a self-feeder that can impact the overall health and performance of cattle. Compiling a list of things to consider will help you effectively utilize a self-feeder to reach your end goals.


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Set your sights early for weaning calves

Pre-planning for weaning includes getting cattle into an area where you can ride or walk through them and get calves used to people before you wean.
April 25, 2022
Heather Smith Thomas
Sometimes weaning early can be beneficial, but for success you need to plan ahead and be set up to do it properly.
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