How much land does it take for beef cows?

[countrycattle]

How much land does a person need for each head of beef? We had a dairy farm and know how to feed dairy but really quite clueless as to beef. I am wondering how many head we could run on our land. It is good- average crop/grazing land. This year we have around 140 acres rented out into corn (non irrigated). The rest of the land is pasture/low ground. What does a person need to plant for Beef cows? (Thinking of next year). I am assuming Beef need to be fed hay throughout the winter. How good of quality hay do they need? Lots of questions lol

 

[gonzo]

Pretty much depends where you are, even more this year . If you got good native grass that's a good start . not knowing your climate or location I can't answer most of your questions . :welcome: :tiphat:

 

[turklilley]

I was able to keep a beef, and a half (Angus) for each Holstein dairy cow I had. Had to buy some feed sometimes for the dairy cows, I don't buy for the beef. If you had Dairy cows, figure one and one half beef per cow, then go from there'

 

[breed549]

southern ok 5 plus acres per head plus protein in drought conditions
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[John SD]

That's sure a loaded question if there ever was one!

"Here", I'd say it takes 25-30 acres to support one AU on a year in - year out basis. Gonna take more than that with the drought this year.

 

[vclavin]

I don't think 60 acres per cow up here will do this year!
Valerie