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Whatever hay that grows in your area or in your pastures/hayfields. Shorthorns will eat the same sort of hay that Angus or Simmentals or Limousins will eat, there's no difference in the type of hay to feed in regards to breeds of cattle. As a matter of fact, Shorthorns often will do better on average-quality hay than continentals like Simmental or Limousin will, just like with Angus or Hereford cattle.
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Was oleo first used as cattle feed?
No. Hay and grain was.
Can cattle eat uncut hay?
Yes. They can eat any kind of hay.
Can cattle be fed hay grazer?
i feed haygrazer to my small herd of cows/steers/calves as a sole ration, and they do well on it. i have the nitrates tested before i feed it, but they really like the hay.
What do you feed a bucking bull?
They eat normal cattle feed including hay, they will usually be fed a high energy grain such as corn.
Do you only feed beef cattle hay?
No beef cattle can also be fed, grass, corn, insilage, silage, grain, oats, barley.
Is it a problem to feed alfalfa hay to cattle?
Not really, but sometimes it can be, especially if you don't know when to feed it to cattle. Feeding alfalfa hay (straight alfalfa, mind you, with no grass) when cattle are really hungry will invite problems with bloat. Though the bloat won't be as severe as if you put them on fresh alfalfa, it still will be serious enough that you can't let it go untreated. Thus most producers prefer to feed hay that includes grass mixed in with alfalfa to have that extra roughage content so cattle won't bloat as readily.
Can beef cattle have a diet of strictly hay?
Yes, but it depends on the quality of the hay and the type of cattle you are feeding. If you are feeding dry brood cows medium-quality hay is good enough to feed them. Younger stock like weaner calves and heifers need a bit higher quality hay and maybe supplementation if they need it. Lactating cows need higher quality hay and feed to keep up with the demands of their calf.
Will horses die if they eat cow feed?
Depends on what kind of feed you feed them. If it's just hay and grain, no. Moldy, dusty hay isn't good for horses, but it won't kill them, it'll just make them a bit sick.
What do cattle like to do?
Cattle like to eat (be it grazing or eating from a feed bunk or hay feeder), sleep, and mate (particularly bulls and cows/heifers that go in heat). That's about it.
What is a relatively inexpensive feed for cows?
Grass is the most inexpensive feed you can feed your cows. It grows in your backyard and in your pastures, and only requires the cows to harvest it themselves. Hay comes as the second least expensive feed to feed cattle.
Where can you get hay for cattle feed near Birmingham Alabama?
Many feed co-ops have a classified bulletin board where people post hay for sale. Another route is to call the county extension agent. They often have resources available. There is a company called he Hay Barn near Birmingham that has all of your needs.
What is the major agriculture in New Mexico?
New Mexico is cattle country, but sheep also have a major role in agriculture.
