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It's not all that bad, at least not how some people make it. Corn is a grain that is good to use for those animals that need it, or that can't get enough energy from the hay or grass they eat. Corn is a great supplement for just that, especially for those who want to raise dairy cattle for meat or as a "natural" means for raising dairy cows.
Unlike most people think, dairy cows (with exception of a few breeds like Brown Swiss to name one) have been bred or genetically "altered" to the point where they will literally starve to death on grass alone. If one does not take the care to give these animals the nutrition that they need from ANY feed possible, they will starve to death and eventually die. Anybody who is a responsible livestock owner and producer definitely does not want that to happen. So, if you want to graze your dairy cattle, do the responsible thing and supplement them with grain (which may come in the form of corn) so that they get the energy, protein and other mineral requirements they need. Supplement also with protein ration like soybean or canola meal if the grain is not enough (most of grain is comprised of starch, which is a form of energy), to help put weight on the animals. From there, if you keep that up you'll be good to go.
Corn is bad if it's the only thing fed to cattle day in and day out. It will cause acidosis if not managed properly and founder. Fortunately the cattle that are on a 85% to 90% grain ration aren't going to be living long...a few months later their lives will be over before they know it.
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How does cow make corn?
you got it the other way round, the corn makes the cow
If a cow gets into a corn field how do you find out how much of the corn the cow destroyed?
It's not that easy to take account how much corn the cow ate, other than going into the corn field, finding the tracks and tracking the cow from the point where she entered the field to the point where she came out--or were forced out.
How many ears on cow corn?
One "cow corn" plant--more properly called field corn--plant will often have two to three ears on it.
Can guinea pigs eat popped corn?
Guinea pigs are not allowed to eat corn at all or if its sweet its really bad for them.
How do you prepare Cow Corn for eating?
ok.. what is cow corn? I have made corn for decades... Can we assume field corn? For cattle, we let it dry before collecting. Around 12% is awesome. For humans, we do not eat field corn.
What is cow corn?
"Cow Corn" or animal feed is simply corn that is harvested later than sweet corn. "Cow Corn" is then dried and used for animal feed, or used in ethanol. Field corn is a far less sweet for of corn and is not the same as sweet corn. It has more carbohydrates and is grown differently. Most corn will grow only one ear per stalk. Newer hybrids of field corn can grow two or three ears per stalk. It has a far drier taste then sweet corn.
Is corn bad for birds?
corn is not bad for birds
Would you receive more energy from eating a cow that consumed corn by eating it directly or by eating the corn?
Eating the cow will give you plenty of protein and other nutrients found in meat that corn does not provide.
What does the piggy say to the cow when he eats his corn?
Oink!
What rhymes with mad cow?
Bad cow
How many cows are forced to eat corn?
No cow is forced to eat corn. It's like candy to them.
What is the difference between corn beef and roast beef?
Corned beef is a cow that was only fed corn.
