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How much weight loss during the winter??
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<blockquote data-quote="SRBeef" data-source="post: 649757" data-attributes="member: 7509"><p>Grazing corn stalks in the fall or winter, or better yet some standing corn if carefully done, is a way to get a lot of cow days grazing in a smaller space. </p><p></p><p>I am certainly not a cattle expert, but in my limited experience It seems to me that the farther north you are, the more important it is to get some condition on your cattle BEFORE winter sets in. It is easier to maintain condition than to try to rebuild it, especially this time of year with grass not ready yet. As mentioned, trying to REBUILD condition this time of year with purchased inputs can be expensive.</p><p></p><p>Grazing harvested cornstalks in the fall before snow should leave enough grain and husks around to get them ready for winter. Add free choice decent quality (not necessarily approaching dairy but not jusdt weeds either) hay over the winter with mineral supplement and they should be able to maintain that condition going into spring calving.</p><p></p><p>Usually in the midwest you can find harvest stalks to graze. Biggest issue is often fences and water but those can usually be solved. </p><p></p><p>A reasonable stocking rate for your place and plan is the place to start however. jmho. Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRBeef, post: 649757, member: 7509"] Grazing corn stalks in the fall or winter, or better yet some standing corn if carefully done, is a way to get a lot of cow days grazing in a smaller space. I am certainly not a cattle expert, but in my limited experience It seems to me that the farther north you are, the more important it is to get some condition on your cattle BEFORE winter sets in. It is easier to maintain condition than to try to rebuild it, especially this time of year with grass not ready yet. As mentioned, trying to REBUILD condition this time of year with purchased inputs can be expensive. Grazing harvested cornstalks in the fall before snow should leave enough grain and husks around to get them ready for winter. Add free choice decent quality (not necessarily approaching dairy but not jusdt weeds either) hay over the winter with mineral supplement and they should be able to maintain that condition going into spring calving. Usually in the midwest you can find harvest stalks to graze. Biggest issue is often fences and water but those can usually be solved. A reasonable stocking rate for your place and plan is the place to start however. jmho. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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