It’s been a long, snow-covered winter. The harsh start to this winter meant many livestock producers dug into their hay stocks sooner than expected. SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist Robin Salverson says the quality of hay been fed right now isn’t the best. “The feed resource might be there but it’s more on the quality of it maybe versus the quantity of it. So, make sure that calves and cows are receiving the right amount of protein and energy. A few years ago, when individuals were really relying on a lot of winter wheat and spring wheat to feed their cows, we were seeing calves born that were really weak.” Salverson says with calving season here, colostrum consumption is extremely important for newborn calves.
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