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<blockquote data-quote="msscamp" data-source="post: 320035" data-attributes="member: 539"><p>16 lbs of grain/day for a bred animal is too much, IMHO, especially for a penned animal. It will cause her to put on too much weight, which can cause problems with both calving and conception. If she is a first calf heifer, you would be farther ahead to cut it down to a pound or two/day and provide enough good quality hay for her to maintain her weight and continue growing. If she is a mature cow, cut the grain out completely and give her enough good quality grass, or grass with a little alfalfa mixed in, to maintain her weight. I would also be very careful of feeding a finishing ration to young heifers, because it could cause them to gain too much weight to settle come breeding time. Finishing rations are typically used for cattle destined for the freezer. As Kelly said, mineral and salt are essential for any animal - regardless of age.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="msscamp, post: 320035, member: 539"] 16 lbs of grain/day for a bred animal is too much, IMHO, especially for a penned animal. It will cause her to put on too much weight, which can cause problems with both calving and conception. If she is a first calf heifer, you would be farther ahead to cut it down to a pound or two/day and provide enough good quality hay for her to maintain her weight and continue growing. If she is a mature cow, cut the grain out completely and give her enough good quality grass, or grass with a little alfalfa mixed in, to maintain her weight. I would also be very careful of feeding a finishing ration to young heifers, because it could cause them to gain too much weight to settle come breeding time. Finishing rations are typically used for cattle destined for the freezer. As Kelly said, mineral and salt are essential for any animal - regardless of age. [/QUOTE]
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