Precisely formulating rations to ensure cattle are being fed as economically and efficiently as possible sits at the heart of profitable beef herd. With efficiencies and cost savings at the forefront of beef farmer’s minds, tailoring feed to suit a specific system or nutritional requirement is a constant and dynamic requirement.
Precisely formulating rations to ensure cattle are being fed as economically and efficiently as possible sits at the heart of profitable beef herd.
With so many variations of system, animal type and market requirements it is impossible to be specific and brief at the same time. However, regardless of those factors there are some points that are key to rearing and finishing cattle effectively.Get a good start: Early life growth is key to achieving good early feed conversion efficiency
Whether your own or are buying in, check calves have a healthy dry navel, are alert and bright eyed and showing good confirmation.Encourage early concentrate intakes and always offer clean fresh water and chopped straw.Intakes will be relative to the animal’s weight, approx. 2–2.5% liveweight. Protein is required during the rearing period for metabolism and frame growth, particularly pre puberty. Typically, 15%–17% protein is required.
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