need advice on finishing

[downsfarm]

Hi all , i know it has been i while since my last posting. I have a yearling steer about 750lb and out in a large field i would like to know would it be better to set up a finishing pen seperate from the other cows or let him free range with the othe cattle. If set up seperate pen how much feed and how long? thank you all for the help

 

[MikeC]

Hi all , i know it has been i while since my last posting. I have a yearling steer about 750lb and out in a large field i would like to know would it be better to set up a finishing pen seperate from the other cows or let him free range with the othe cattle. If set up seperate pen how much feed and how long? thank you all for the help

You'll have to set up a different pen of some sort to be able to feed the steer alone. Feed him at least twice daily all he will cleanup until he gets 1100-1300 lb's, according to his frame score. Small frame calves finish lighter and in less time.
Many feedyards shoot for 1/2" backfat at finish.