Protein Supplementation when Stubble Grazing

Oct 17, 2014

Next we wrap up our series with Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist at the Ag-Info Centre about grazing on stubble. Yesterday Yaremcio talked about mineral supplementation, including protein. Yaremcio says some producers may feel that as long as they’re feeding a lick tub or a protein block, there will be enough vitamins and minerals for the cows; but he says that’s not always the case.

Interview with Barry Yaremcio (2:43 minutes) (1.24 Mb)

Yaremcio says the big thing is to keep an eye on the cows, watch their condition, and their manure. If the manure is getting hard and lumpy similar to that from a horse, Yaremcio says that’s a good indication that the protein levels in the ration are not high enough, requiring a supplement. For more information, call the Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM, 310-3276.

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Source: Agriculture and Rural Development

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