How to feed cows in drylot

Dr. Karla Wilke Cow/Calf Specialist covers limit-feeding dry matter to reduce feed costs while meeting nutrient requirements. She describes how to limit feed dry pregnant cows as well as how to estimate feed needs for lactation and the nursing calf. Lose pasture that you have rented in the past or facing low forage production due to drought? If done right, feeding cows in drylot can be an economical way to maintain your herd. 36:43 Managing the young calf in confinement: feed the pairs, wean early, or creep feed? Year 1 results of NCR-SARE funded research Looking for more info on feeding cows in a drylot? Karla has written a useful publication "Management Considerations for Beef Cows in Confinement" to assist in planning your strategies https://extensionpublications.unl.edu... Worried about breeding in confinement? Karla and Dr. Rick Funston have outlined factors to consider https://beef.unl.edu/cattleproduction... Summer confinement can be long term economically viable system especially if you have access to winter corn residue to graze. https://beef.unl.edu/drylot-feeding-c... Looking for more beef cattle production information? Subscribe to the BeefWatch Newsletter and receive timely articles from the Nebraska Beef Team straight to your inbox once a month https://unl.us19.list-manage.com/subs...