Spring Grazing The grass is greening up, and stocker calves are out grazing. Green grass sprinkled with cattle paints a pretty picture across the countryside. Spring grazing is a great way to add economical weight to the weaned calves before they enter the feedlot phase. However, grazing spring pasture doesn’t come without challenges. At BioZyme®, makers […]
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Support Grazing Stockers on Spring Pasture with Quality Nutrition
Spring Pasture Stocker cattle—typically weaned calves weighing between 400 to 700 pounds—are often grazed on spring pasture as an economical way to add weight before entering feedlots. With proper management, spring grazing can provide high-quality forage, efficient animal gains and reduced feed costs. However, successful stocker grazing in spring requires attention to forage growth, animal […]
How to Determine the Best Grass for Cattle
Some stocker operators consider themselves beef cattle raisers. Others consider themselves grass farmers. Either way, they are stewards of the land, raising beef safely and sustainably. But how do they determine the best grass for cattle? There is definitely a science and art behind it. Selecting the best grass for cattle grazing is crucial in […]
The Value of Tall Fescue Hay in Cattle Nutrition
The United States is an ideal location for stocker cattle operations, thanks to its diverse and abundant forage resources. From the cool-season grasses of the Midwest to the warm-season varieties in the South, the country’s vast grazing lands provide year-round nutrition for growing cattle. This versatility in forage options allows producers to raise stocker cattle […]
Cowboy Math: With the Cost of Cattle, Using Gain Smart Adds Up
Cattle prices are at near record highs. That means one thing. Sellers are taking advantage of the market, and buyers are paying. Don’t let the cost of cattle deter you from getting your next set of calves to background, turn out on wheat or put on winter pasture. Like everything else, the cost of cattle […]
How Much Does It Cost to Raise Cattle?
How much does it cost to raise cattle? That is a million-dollar question. Lucky for you, we have a definitive answer. A lot. Just like everything in our world, the cost of cattle production is on the rise. And it varies from operation to operation. At BioZyme®, the makers of Gain Smart®, we understand that […]