Factors and Feeds for Supplementing Beef Cows
- Type
- Publication
- Date of Publication
- January 25, 2022
- Price
- See Agrilife Learn
Overview
A beef cow requires energy, protein, minerals, and vitamins in her diet to perform several functions, including body maintenance, activity, weight gain, reproduction, and milk production, which all require nutrients. The success or failure of a supplementation program for grazing beef cows primarily depends on quantity and quality of available forage being supplemented. Mismatches between these forage factors and type of supplement will reduce both animal performance and financial return. (4 pages)
Looking for solutions in your county? Contact your local extension experts
More choices in Animals & Livestock
- Publication
Veterinary Science Career Development Events student workbook helps students prepare for a veterinary science contest. This publication includes breeds, organs, parasites and instruments.
- Publication
This publication details two recommended broiler feeding programs as well as one recommended turkey feeding program for successful show birds.
- Publication
This book explains how to produce high-quality flight quail that perform like wild bobwhite quail in the field.
- Publication
This publication explains how diseases are transmitted and how horses can be protected by establishing a core vaccination and a risk-based vaccination program.
- Publication
This handbook is designed for teaching both beginners and experienced individuals to properly evaluate dairy cattle based on live animal comparisons as well as pedigree information.
- Course
This course is for beginners that want to learn more about raising sheep and goats. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension specialists use videos to guide you through the first steps to get your production going.