Grazing cows on wheat pasture is a common practice where wheat is an economical source of gain throughout the Southern Plains and Midwest. Many high-quality nutrients are available in wheat pasture for late fall and winter grazing. It is more common to turn stockers out on wheat pasture. However, grazing cows or pairs on wheat pasture […]
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Supplementing Cattle on Pasture
Cattle producers are the original land stewards. They take care of the land because they know the land takes care of the cattle they raise. However, in the winter months, when many of the native grasses go dormant, the nutritional value of grass cannot support all the cattle on pasture. That is why supplementing 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 […]
What is the Best Mineral Supplement for Cattle?
Cattle feeding is a high risk, highly rewarded profession. With good knowledge of the markets, proper tools and good resources, it can also be a high-reward profession. At BioZyme®, makers of vitamin and mineral supplements for all species, we appreciate the cattle producers and feeders who care for the land and feed the cattle. We […]
The Financial Value of BioZyme®-backed Cattle Feeding Program
Cattle Feeding Program Providing the best care possible to their animals is a top priority for livestock producers and everyone. However, providing that care while maintaining a positive bottom line is crucial to the success of an operation, just like it is in any business. As we face uncertain economic times, finding ways to offset […]
Wheat Pasture Offers Grazing Alternative for Stockers
Wheat Pasture Stockers and backgrounders typically rely on the high-quality nutrients found in wheat pasture to turn their calves out on for late fall and winter grazing. Wheat pasture is an economical source of gain throughout the Southern Plains and Midwest. Although the wheat hasn’t been planted yet, it will be soon. In typical years, […]
How to Optimize Calf Weight Gain Per Day
Calf Weight Gain Per Day Several factors can influence calf weight gain per day on your herd post-weaning. Breed makeup, genetics, management and nutrition all play a role in the growth and performance that your cattle experience. All of those things you, as the producer or feeder, have control over. For beef cattle, a general […]
Gain Smart®: An Ideal Cattle Weight Gain Supplement
Cattle Weight Gain Supplement Soon, if not already, calves will be turned out to grass. The end goal – healthy, efficient pounds. Gain Smart® is a cattle weight gain supplement that can help producers achieve that goal, and we know that because we have the research to prove it. The Benefits of a Cattle Weight […]
The Best Cattle Feed for Weight Gain
For every 25 producers reading this blog, there will be 25 different opinions on how to manage and feed calves for the best return on investment. That’s because there is no one-size-fits-all answer. The best cattle feed for weight gain depends on various factors, including the age and breed of the cattle, their nutritional requirements, […]
Peel: Cattle Business Looks Brighter Moving into 2022
For cattle producers looking for a little good news in the future, look no further than the first part of 2022. Although challenges will exist – drought, cost of gain, labor shortages – enough changes are happening to help, especially those in the stocker sector. Derrell Peel, Endowed Professor of Agricultural Economics at Oklahoma State […]