GaryDG
Well-known member
In our beef cattle operation, stored hay, is the principal source of food over the winter.
I am thinking of supplementing their feed over the winter period with Alfalfa. I am aware of the bloating issue.
My strategy might be to feed them 4-8 pounds of alfalfa a day in the barn where we can distribute clumps of bale to each cow separately, this feeding would be separate from the hay feeding which is typically accomplished using round bale feeders.
My objective is to get increased protein in the their diet at a reasonable price without introducing any additional problems (like bloat).
Any comments?
Thanks!
I am thinking of supplementing their feed over the winter period with Alfalfa. I am aware of the bloating issue.
My strategy might be to feed them 4-8 pounds of alfalfa a day in the barn where we can distribute clumps of bale to each cow separately, this feeding would be separate from the hay feeding which is typically accomplished using round bale feeders.
My objective is to get increased protein in the their diet at a reasonable price without introducing any additional problems (like bloat).
Any comments?
Thanks!