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Feeding alfalfa vs grass
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<blockquote data-quote="randiliana" data-source="post: 645531" data-attributes="member: 2308"><p>Well if they aren't gaining and/or FAT on 20 to 30 lbs of grain, I think you have problems. That is basically a finishing ration!! Our cows and bred heifers do not get any grain whatsoever, they graze for the summer and get good quality hay for the winter. Alfalfa is our hay of choice for the winter here.</p><p></p><p>Take a look at this link, and tell us what BCS (body condition score) they are. Having them in the 5-7 range is ideal. 7 is a little fat and 5 is a little thin, but anything much over or under is where you really run into problems.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/beef/400-795/photos1-9.html" target="_blank">http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/beef/400-795/photos1-9.html</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="randiliana, post: 645531, member: 2308"] Well if they aren't gaining and/or FAT on 20 to 30 lbs of grain, I think you have problems. That is basically a finishing ration!! Our cows and bred heifers do not get any grain whatsoever, they graze for the summer and get good quality hay for the winter. Alfalfa is our hay of choice for the winter here. Take a look at this link, and tell us what BCS (body condition score) they are. Having them in the 5-7 range is ideal. 7 is a little fat and 5 is a little thin, but anything much over or under is where you really run into problems. [url=http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/beef/400-795/photos1-9.html]http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/beef/400-795/photos1-9.html[/url] [/QUOTE]
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