Over half of Georgia has been in a prolonged drought since the beginning of May 2016, essentially the entire forage growing season. The drought has hindered the ability of many cattle owners to grow and/or procure enough hay to make it through the winter. Therefore, there is a need to economically develop dietary strategies to maintain cattle through the winter. This publication describes the process of evaluating potential feeds, outlines potential hay-replacement rations, and details considerations for feeding management.
Status and Revision History
Published on Oct 24, 2016
Published with Full Review on Mar 30, 2017
Faculty
Lawton Stewart
Associate Professor and Extension Coordinator,
Animal & Dairy Science