Livestock production in Gila and Yavapai Counties is dominated by range cow operations. Only 3% of Gila County is private ground and very little crop ground is available for raising supplemental feed. Consequently, the only option available for many cattle operations to help meet nutrient deficiencies present in forage during the winter and sometimes in early summer is by protein supplementation. Yavapai County has more crop ground available but the Forest Service will not allow hay to be fed on any lands administered by them. Most ranger districts will allow salt, mineral, and protein supplements to be fed.
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