Light Stocker calves on feed

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rchile

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I currently run a small stocker operation out of south Florida. I run about 200 head of lightweight stocker calves (200-500 lbs.). I currently feed bakery waste (bread and sweets) mix with a very light ration of 12% weaning medicated feed. The calves run on native Bermuda grass and on all the feed they want. They will gain about 1.0 to 1.3 lbs a day. I was wondering if I just put them on just straight weaning feed what kind of results would I be getting. And would it be feasible to feed just feed.
 
For 200-300 lb calves I feed about 2.5% of their weight per day of a 16% feed ( ear corn, barley , oats , suuplement and salt) when they get over 500 lbs. we make a 12% feed ( same mix but less supplement ) and feed it at the same rate , they also get all the hay they want.
 
if i was you in florida i would do what you are doing now. Buying cheap feed and supplementing them on that bermuda grass. I would be impressed if it was worth the extra effort and money to put those calves on a hot ration.
 

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