Episode 129: Don't Roll the Dice on Forage Quality: Feed With a Plan

Not all forage is created equal, and not all cows have the same nutritional needs. Matching forage quality to herd requirements throughout the production year can reduce costs and improve productivity, but it requires more than just a visual assessment. Feed testing is the first step and understanding how to use the results is just as important. Nutrition drives reproduction and performance and guessing what's in your feed can leave both money and productivity on the table.   Relevant Links: Don't Roll the Dice on Forage Quality: Feed With a Plan (article) Feed Quality, Testing & Analysis for Beef Cattle (webpage) Forage Sampling Best Practices (infographic) Canadian Beef Industry Conference (webpage)