Beef cow-calf pairs are fed baleage on the ground. While feeding hay or forage on the ground can result in feed losses, there are some advantages such as spreading nutrients over a pasture, better access to feed for all the cattle, and providing bedding for newborn calves.

Feeding forage to beef cattle on the ground

Credit: Dr. Amy Radunz

Digital Credit: Dr. Amy Radunz

Publisher: University of Wisconsin - River Falls

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Description: Beef cow-calf pairs are fed baleage on the ground. While feeding hay or forage on the ground can result in feed losses, there are some advantages such as spreading nutrients over a pasture, better access to feed for all the cattle, and providing bedding for newborn calves.

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