Mineral and Vitamin Considerations When Drylotting Cows

Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2019: $199,642.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2023
Grant Recipient: University of Nebraska Lincoln
Region: North Central
State: Nebraska
Project Coordinator:
Dr. Mary Drewnoski
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Description:
Managing cows in a drylot can be a way to maintain the herd when forage production is reduced due to drought or as a part of a system when pasture is unavailable for other reasons. When cattle are managed in a drylot over an extended period of time, minerals and vitamins that need to be supplied can vary significantly from those needed when cows are grazing. This article discusses the most common vitamins and minerals to be impacted by deficiencies or antagonisms when feeding production cows in confinement.
Type:
Article/Newsletter/Blog
Authors:
Mary Drewnoski, UNL
Karla Wilke, UNL
Target audience:
Farmers/Ranchers
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.