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Balance Pasture With Grains For Faster Livestock Gains
A study across experimental stations from Virginia to Missouri shows grazing cattle on pasture alone in early summer yields efficient gains. When pastures dry late summer, a balanced corn cob chop diet or dry-lot grain feeding for 60 to 90 days raises gains and market value. Mixing grasses with legumes like alfalfa and clover boosts daily gains, while regular mowing provides dry matter to prevent bloating. Steer calves on good pasture may gain 10 to 15 pounds daily, yearlings 15 to 20 pounds. for finishing, dry-lot grain or mixed silage and grain is suggested for cheaper grains and higher beef quality.
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