Managing for Profit

How you feed beef on dairy calves matters

Many dairy producers have found a new revenue stream breeding some cows to beef bulls, and either raising the beef animal or selling it.  Researchers have been looking into how these calves are fed, and how that impacts rumen abscess development and overall rumen health.  One study was done at Iowa State University and Extension, and Beef Center Director Denise Schwab discusses their findings on today’s Managing for Profit.