Cattle Mgmt in Limited Forage

strumento decisionale siccità Cattlemen

Beef production can be influenced by widespread drought, record high and low grain and feed prices, and economic uncertainties. Capturing value, managing returns and least-cost production is crucial for beef cattle operators. This application is designed to help producers identify management practices for cow-calf operations when pasture is limited. There is a list of questions in this application intended to help beef producers determine appropriate management practices for cow-calf operations when pasture is limited. Answer the series of questions to determine a possible management practice. Possible outcomes:

• leaving the herd on pasture with supplementation;

• confinement feeding by the producer;

• feeding cows in a commercial feedlot;

• weaning cows early; or

• selling all or part of the herd

Detailed information included in the application can be acquired from the publications from Kansas State University:

MF3114 - Beef Cow-Calf Management Options when Pasture is Limited and

MF3115 - Managing Cows in Confinement