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<blockquote data-quote="hillsdown" data-source="post: 714968" data-attributes="member: 5106"><p>How old is he now and when do you want to butcher him.</p><p></p><p>I like to do my dairy steers a little later as they are later maturing compared to "beef". So I will start to finish them at 15-20 months old they get free choice hay and grain everyday for around three months increasing their grain until they get max amount .I like to break up the grain feedings into twice a day . They turn out very very tasty and well marbled. The only difference with dairy is usually you can feed them and not have to worry about acidosis or founder and the meat is a finer grain .</p><p></p><p>What grain you feed is up to you. I use steam rolled barley but you can use corn as well if it is more readily available and cheaper.</p><p></p><p>When he goes to the processors don't forget to give him a big hug, or a few scratches behind the ears. I usually do that with all of mine, as it is normal to get attached and care for something that you are with every day.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hillsdown, post: 714968, member: 5106"] How old is he now and when do you want to butcher him. I like to do my dairy steers a little later as they are later maturing compared to "beef". So I will start to finish them at 15-20 months old they get free choice hay and grain everyday for around three months increasing their grain until they get max amount .I like to break up the grain feedings into twice a day . They turn out very very tasty and well marbled. The only difference with dairy is usually you can feed them and not have to worry about acidosis or founder and the meat is a finer grain . What grain you feed is up to you. I use steam rolled barley but you can use corn as well if it is more readily available and cheaper. When he goes to the processors don't forget to give him a big hug, or a few scratches behind the ears. I usually do that with all of mine, as it is normal to get attached and care for something that you are with every day. [/QUOTE]
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