What is grain for cattle?

Answer 1

Depends on what the grain is: field corn, field peas, feed barley, wheat, etc. If you're just referring to the word "grain" there really is no special name for such grain that is fed to livestock like cattle...just "grain."

Answer 2

That all depends on what's available and what your cows need--or the fact you think they want it. There's a big difference between cows that need grain versus you wanting to feed them grain. Not all cows need to be fed grain if the feed you're feeding them or the pasture they're grazing is in good quality already and meeting their nutrient needs. A lot of cows get by just fine without being fed grain.

This is comparing the decision that they may need grain. If your cows are losing condition or not maintaining their weight on the feed or pasture being fed or they're grazing, respectively, then they will definitely need to be fed. Grain is made up primarily of starch and only adds energy to the diet and not much protein. If you want to give your cows more protein, give them cottonseed or canola meal.

But if you insist on giving them grain, you have four main types to choose from: Corn, Wheat, Barley, Oats. They often come as whole, cracked, rolled, steamed, chopped or--though occasionally--ground.

Answer 3

Cattle are fed corn, barley, oats, soybeans, and some wheat.