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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 599"><p>> I would like to hear some new</p><p>> thoughts on feeding my 50 beef</p><p>> cows over winter. I have been</p><p>> feeding hay for last 2 years, and</p><p>> I have not been pleased with the</p><p>> quality I have purchased. I have</p><p>> used a little corn, but dont know</p><p>> how to control it. When I feed in</p><p>> bunks larger healthy cows get more</p><p>> than small cows. I supplement with</p><p>> Pro lix and salt and mag blocks.</p><p>> How many lbs of corn do I give</p><p>> each cow? Is it different for corn</p><p>> gluten? I am feeding for 150 days,</p><p>> and am looking to do things right</p><p>> and save money. This is a new farm</p><p>> to me, and I am looking foward to</p><p>> cutting my own hay. I am in Ky.</p><p></p><p>First of all I would only buy tested hay or have it tested so I would know the protein and feed value or Total Disgestable Nutrients (TND). Also I would consult my University Extension and get information on cattle feed requrments in KY. As far as the corn is concerned, plan to feed 1 1/2 to 2% of the cows average body weight and use cracked corn. I mix mine with a roughtage like cotton seed or soybean hulls. Good hay can be fed at the rate of about 35 lbs per day for each dry cow (1150 -1250 lbs). Good hay would have protein of about 10% or higher. The corn would provide the energy. If your hay is less than 8% protein you should feed a protein suppliment free choice. If your smaller cows are being edged out by the larger ones you might try seperating by size during the feed period and offer more feed bunks. Good Luck</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> <a href="mailto:sillco@compufort.com">sillco@compufort.com</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 599"] > I would like to hear some new > thoughts on feeding my 50 beef > cows over winter. I have been > feeding hay for last 2 years, and > I have not been pleased with the > quality I have purchased. I have > used a little corn, but dont know > how to control it. When I feed in > bunks larger healthy cows get more > than small cows. I supplement with > Pro lix and salt and mag blocks. > How many lbs of corn do I give > each cow? Is it different for corn > gluten? I am feeding for 150 days, > and am looking to do things right > and save money. This is a new farm > to me, and I am looking foward to > cutting my own hay. I am in Ky. First of all I would only buy tested hay or have it tested so I would know the protein and feed value or Total Disgestable Nutrients (TND). Also I would consult my University Extension and get information on cattle feed requrments in KY. As far as the corn is concerned, plan to feed 1 1/2 to 2% of the cows average body weight and use cracked corn. I mix mine with a roughtage like cotton seed or soybean hulls. Good hay can be fed at the rate of about 35 lbs per day for each dry cow (1150 -1250 lbs). Good hay would have protein of about 10% or higher. The corn would provide the energy. If your hay is less than 8% protein you should feed a protein suppliment free choice. If your smaller cows are being edged out by the larger ones you might try seperating by size during the feed period and offer more feed bunks. Good Luck [email=sillco@compufort.com]sillco@compufort.com[/email] [/QUOTE]
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