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Feeding Management for Show Steers
Author
Sprinkle, Jim
Publisher
The University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension
Publication Year
2015
Body

Describes how to successfully feed a show steer through the final show and sale. Selection of steers by size and frame score, feed rations, step up rations, and finishing rations are explained. Estimating animal weight with a measuring tape is explained. Estimating weight gain for different rations is explained and tables for gain and feedstuff nutrient quality are presented. Revised 4/2015.

Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Website
Collection
  • Articles, citations, reports, websites, and multimedia resources focused on rangeland ecology, management, restoration, and other issues on American rangelands.