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<blockquote data-quote="novatech" data-source="post: 677768" data-attributes="member: 5494"><p>I realize that in many areas one cannot stockpile forage. Also lactating cows and growing heifers need more protein than dry cows simply being maintained. Also since I have rarely ever been out of the state I have a bit of tunnel vision seeing thing from my perspective. Most of the people on the boards seem to have pretty fair management skills. So my comments are not directed at this minority, but rather the vast majority as far as my tunnel vision will let me go.</p><p>Some thoughts; </p><p> Calving season can be adjusted so you do not have to feed such high quality hay? Dry cows only need 6% protein.</p><p>Adjusting protein levels for each cutting of hay in order to be able to feed the level required. </p><p>You can separate your cattle and feed different quality according to their needs? Feeding 12% protein to those that require it.</p><p>Test your hay. Anything over 12% is a waste of fertilizer. (My openion)</p><p>Do a price comparison between protein supplement and fertilizer.</p><p>Stocking rate adjusted so cattle go into winter in good condition so you are not feeding up but just maintaining.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="novatech, post: 677768, member: 5494"] I realize that in many areas one cannot stockpile forage. Also lactating cows and growing heifers need more protein than dry cows simply being maintained. Also since I have rarely ever been out of the state I have a bit of tunnel vision seeing thing from my perspective. Most of the people on the boards seem to have pretty fair management skills. So my comments are not directed at this minority, but rather the vast majority as far as my tunnel vision will let me go. Some thoughts; Calving season can be adjusted so you do not have to feed such high quality hay? Dry cows only need 6% protein. Adjusting protein levels for each cutting of hay in order to be able to feed the level required. You can separate your cattle and feed different quality according to their needs? Feeding 12% protein to those that require it. Test your hay. Anything over 12% is a waste of fertilizer. (My openion) Do a price comparison between protein supplement and fertilizer. Stocking rate adjusted so cattle go into winter in good condition so you are not feeding up but just maintaining. [/QUOTE]
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