Depending on access to grazed forages, many producers in a dry lot scenario opt to feed hay in ring feeders. While bunk feeding is the “gold standard” for waste minimization, there is significant ...

However, their circular design and unobstructed foundation contribute to a large portion of hay never making it past an animal’s mouth. “Open-bottom feeders make it easy for cattle to pull the ...

Reducing hay waste is one of the simplest ways to improve the efficiency and profitability of cattle operations. Every ...

A similar philosophy can be applied to our livestock feed sources. By storing hay in a system that allows for utilization of an older cutting first, and saving fresh cuttings for later use ...

To encourage cows to eat low-quality hay, you can consider a few strategies: 1. Supplementation: Providing supplemental feeds ...

Whitfield is not the only one helping repay the favors of 2017. Peter Klassen is driving hours away to Wheeler, Texas with bales of hay that were donated to keep cattle fed. “Back in 2017, I ...

The Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame recognized its 2025 inductees and award winners during its 16th annual banquet on Feb. 5, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Established in 2009, the ...

For the week ending February 15, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to five dollars higher on average compared to seven days earlier. The market has recovered after the recent ...

Whitfield is not the only one helping repay the favors of 2017. Peter Klassen is driving hours away to Wheeler, Texas with bales of hay that were donated to keep cattle fed. “Back in 2017, I ...