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- Winter feeding options for beef cattle include12:
- Rotational grazing, which allows better use of the forages and has been shown to increase forage production compared to continuous grazing.
- Using hay feeders, which can help limit the hay waste and save you money.
- Planting annual forages.
- Stockpiling forages.
- Grazing corn stalks.
- Baled stalks make good combo feed.
- Graze according to corn yield.
- Feed less in confinement.
- Ammoniate corn residue bales.
Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.Rotational grazing allows better use of the forages and has been shown to increase forage production compared to continuous grazing. Using hay feeders can help limit the hay waste and save you money. Other options include planting annual forages and stockpiling forages.blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/hillsboroughco/2022/11/08/winter …10 penny-pinching tips for feeding cows this winter
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