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Stockpiled Grazing Can Reduce Winter Feeding Costs

Researchers at Auburn University have conducted research trials feeding cow-calf pairs and stocker calves on stockpiled Tifton 85 Bermudagrass at the Wiregrass Research and Education Center in Headland, Alabama. This photo was taken on December 9, 2015 before the temporary electric fenced was moved over to allow access to fresh grazing. Notice that the heifers are mainly grazing on the tender, high quality leaves and leaving the course stems that are much higher in fiber. Photo credit: Doug Mayo

Winter feeding is one of the largest expenses for ranchers, and hay production and feeding is one of the major labor requirements in the annual management of a cattle operation. […]

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Stockpiled Grazing Can Reduce Winter Feeding Costs