| Winter Rations for Cattle |
| Samantha Mehrotra |
| 10/26/2009 |
| As winter rolls around, it`s important for cattle producers to keep their cows healthy, so they can make a good profit from their livestocks next year. And now is the time to start building winter rations for cows. Warren Froelich, Williams County Extension Agent, says there are a few key nutrients that the feed needs to have to provide the most sustenance for your livestock. "We have to be cognizant of first of all energy for the beef cow," Froelich says. "Protein is extremely important, particularly as the fetus is developing and as the calf is born and sucking. And then also the minerals that we`re dealing with here is calcium and phosphorus." Froelich says the first step is to measure the amount of feed you have using a feed scale. The next step is to get your feed tested to see what nutritional supplements need to be added to your rations. And there are a couple of testing locations in Williston that can help you. Contact Either Sathe Laboratory or the Astro-Chem Lab for an assessment. |
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