Effect of Stocking Rate on Cow Performance and Grain Yields When Grazing Corn Residue

Authors

Adam L. McGee, Universitiy of Nebraska--Lincoln
Jana L. Harding, Universitiy of Nebraska--LincolnFollow
Simon van Donk Donk, Universitiy of Nebraska--LincolnFollow
Terry Klopfenstein, Universitiy of Nebraska--LincolnFollow
Leslie Aaron Stalker, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2013

Citation

Published in 2013 Nebraska Beef Cattle Report.

Comments

Copyright © 2013 The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Abstract

Cattle grazing corn residue at a low stocking rate maintained body condition score (BCS) and gained more weight than cattle stocked at a heavy level. Corn plant part digestibilities ranged from 69% to 31% and amount of leaf, leaf sheath, and husk was about 15 pounds per bushel of grain. Subsequent grain yields show no difference between grazed, baled, or ungrazed treatments. Grazing corn residue provides a good way to maintain BCS on cows through the winter without effecting grain yield.