There are many ways to feed hay, with each method impacting waste differently.
1. If hay is fed unrestricted, cattle can waste 45 percent of the hay they are provided. Limit feeding hay so only what is required is fed, will significantly reduce waste right away. Studies show that cattle fed daily versus fed every four days, needed 25% less hay. That’s a huge amount, but labor and equipment cost slightly increased.
2. A common and usually labor efficient method of feeding is to feed hay directly onto the ground by…
