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Full hand feeding of beef cattle - management

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Primefact Number: 339    Edition: First edition    Released/reviewed: 01 Jan 2007

When there is not enough pasture for livestock maintenance, or further grazing of pastures may be detrimental to pasture management or survival, the animals’ nutritional requirements must be met by full hand feeding. When initiating a full feeding program, it is necessary to plan well before starting to feed.

This Primefact covers:

  • feed in a confined area
  • weeds
  • parasites
  • vaccinations
  • stock management
  • grain feeding
  • weaning management
  • the best buy in feeds.
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