pwilli3
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If I were to run Summer stockers only, not wintering the cattle at all, what would that do to stocking rate? I know it would increase, but how much? I'm afraid of increasing too much because I don't want the available pasture, which is in decent condition, to end up depleted and have no good pasture the next year. If I don't Winter the cattle is it wise to graze the entire pasture leaving nothing for hay?
My plan is to run stockers bought at about 650 in March and sell at about 850 in late August. I only hope to break even on five steers, with two being retained for finishing and three being sold for finishing. I figure this is a decent way to get my feet wet and use the 15 acres I have available free of charge from my in-laws. They have the infra-structure in place, and two horses on the pasture also. Over the last two years the pasture has produced 23 large round bales and 332 small square bales. Three years ago a family friend had 20 hereford pairs that Summered on the pasture, but ate it clean of anything living.
Let me know your thoughts.
Thanks.
My plan is to run stockers bought at about 650 in March and sell at about 850 in late August. I only hope to break even on five steers, with two being retained for finishing and three being sold for finishing. I figure this is a decent way to get my feet wet and use the 15 acres I have available free of charge from my in-laws. They have the infra-structure in place, and two horses on the pasture also. Over the last two years the pasture has produced 23 large round bales and 332 small square bales. Three years ago a family friend had 20 hereford pairs that Summered on the pasture, but ate it clean of anything living.
Let me know your thoughts.
Thanks.