Combined Analysis on the Effects of Late Gestation Supplementation in a Spring Calving Beef Herd

Authors

• Devin L. Broadhead, West Central Research and Extension Center
• Kathy Hanford, University of Nebraska–LincolnFollow
• Matthew C. Stockton, West Central Research and Extension CenterFollow
• Jacki A. Musgrave, Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory
• R. A. Funston, University of Nebraska–Lincoln & West Central Research and Extension CenterFollow

Date of this Version

2020

Citation

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Comments

2020 Nebraska Beef Cattle Report

Abstract

Data were compiled from 4 independent studies conducted over 13 years in the Nebraska Sandhills. Th is combined analysis evaluated the effects of late gestation supplementation on cow and calf productivity in a spring calving herd. Cows wintered on dormant range, sub- irrigated meadow or corn residue. Late gestation supplementation improved pregnancy rates regardless of supplement amount or over winter treatment. Supplement did not affect cow body weight and condition score. Calves born to cows fed supplement had greater weaning weights regardless of when they were weaned.