Consumers check nutrition labels in the store. Well, beef producers who test the nutrient profile of their hay stocks are doing pretty much the same thing, according to the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute experts on a recent Cattle Chat podcast episode.
Having this information allows beef producers to match the right supplement strategy to meet the needs of the cow at each stage of her cycle, according to the experts.
“For a dry cow, the nutrient needs are much lower than for a first-calf heifer or lactating…
