BeefTalk: Cow Size – A Foundational Issue
Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service
Knowing the weight of the cows being turned out to grass is something every producer needs to know.
As the search for grass and feed continues, one needs to reflect on research regarding cow size. The simple answer is that one size does not fit all operations.
While sorting cows and calves for spring and summer pasture, one needs to make sure managerial desires are in concert with biology. This is especially important in dry areas, which is what we are facing at the Dickinson Research Extension Center.
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