Tag: hay
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Cheap Hay Isn’t Cheap
“Poor-quality hay robs cow herds of nutrients and producers of profits. So does poor storage and poor management…”
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Lying out all winter long, Getting nothing more than what they can pick up and a small portion of hay Night and Morning.
Dexters have long been hailed as hardy and thrifty even adaptable to locations from Africa to snow laden areas. This article I am sharing was written by R. Tait Robertson; he was a famous and most influential Dexter breeder for his day. He was not just any armature Dexter owner, since he was a foundational…
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Different Winter Feeding Strategies
❄️”Winter-feeding is one of the largest costs for Canadian and US cow-calf producers. How this period is managed can make a big difference in both herd health and an operation’s bottom line. From extended grazing systems to feeding stored forages, each method has its strengths and challenges. The right strategy depends on the operation, available…
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Hay on the Brain
It’s hay season, which is always a hectic time of year in our area. You may not be ready to think about hay or winter, but you can usually get the best deals buying it right out of the field – and now is the time to do that! Here is an article on tips…
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DIY Round Bale Feeder
I found this DIY feeder when I was looking for inexpensive options for my sheep. As Dexters are smaller, I could see this working great for them as well. It would also work well if you have mixed species together in the pasture. https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/2019/10/save-money-with-diy-hay-feeders/
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Making Winter Feed Preparations
Look at how much hay you need to plan for winter feeding your beef herd. https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/2021/07/do-the-math-for-winter-feed-preparation
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Summer Annual Forages
Summer annuals are fast-growing, high-quality forages that can be used to supplement tall fescue systems.
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Dexter Cattle Winter Needs
Dexter cattle don’t need much from their owners in the winter. Here is the few things they do.
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Cheap hay isn’t cheap
Feed costs account for 60% of a beef cow enterprise. Knowing the quantity and quality of hay you buy or grow directly affects the bottom line.
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Having this information allows beef producers to match the right supplement strategy
https://www.farmprogress.com/management/test-your-hay-before-feeding