As fall approaches, it is important to keep in mind proper nutrition and care of the herd sires after the breeding season. This is especially true for bulls under two years of age, according to Iowa Beef Center research scientist Garland Dahlke.
“It is common for a young sire to drop one to two body condition scores during the breeding season, so bringing the bull back into condition is the focus in the off season,” he says. “The bull is not a feedlot steer so a steady improvement with a moderate weight gain over the next few months is appropriate.”
Nutrition is dependent on the age of…
