Cattle Mgmt in Limited Forage

Beef production can be influenced by widespread drought, record high and low grain and feed prices, and economic uncertainties. Capturing value, managing returns and least-cost production is crucial for beef cattle operators. This application is designed to help producers identify management practices for cow-calf operations when pasture is limited. There is a list of questions in this application intended to help beef producers determine appropriate management practices for cow-calf operations when pasture is limited. Answer the series of questions to determine a possible management practice. Possible outcomes:

• leaving the herd on pasture with supplementation;

• confinement feeding by the producer;

• feeding cows in a commercial feedlot;

• weaning cows early; or

• selling all or part of the herd

Detailed information included in the application can be acquired from the publications from Kansas State University:

MF3114 - Beef Cow-Calf Management Options when Pasture is Limited and

MF3115 - Managing Cows in Confinement