Logan Thompson, sustainable grazing systems
As we move into winter, the likelihood of severe weather events impacting our ability to keep cattle fed on time increases. Mud and variable weather patterns also cause cattle to change their eating behavior, with more erratic consumption occurring around storm events. Alternatively, simple equipment failure may occur, where feed deliveries may be delayed for a short time until the issue can be resolved. These feeding interruptions impact all meal fed cattle, but for cattle on more energy dense rations, such as finishing animals, it is crucial to manage this period appropriately or long term impacts on performance and health can occur. Continue reading “Recovering Feed Intakes in Feedlot Cattle”
