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Wintering Fall-Calving Cow Pairs by Grazing Standing Corn Plants vs. Mechanically Harvested Feeds such as Hay or Straw, A Comparison of the Performance and Economics

Dale R. ZoBell, Utah State University
Donald L. Synder, Utah State University
R D. Wiedmeier, Utah State University
Dale Meek, Utah State University
P R. Schimt, Utah State University
T D. McNiven

Abstract

This publication compares alternataive methods to wintering fall calving beef cows. Traditionally, harvested grass hay has been fed but usually at a cost that is higher than non-traditional approaches of those reported.