![]() A grain/roughage diet can generally be fed at 75:25 to 80:20, giving satisfactory weight gains at minimum risk, although this ratio can vary from 50:50 to 90:10. The majority of cattle feedlots feed high grain diets normally with roughage and with a number of additives fed as a premix. ![]() Generally, commercial lot-feeders engage a nutritional consultant to formulate diets based on available commodities. Formulation of the diet depends on the beast’s nutrient requirements for a desired level of performance, the nutrient content of feeds and the price and availability of the feed. Demands on feedlot cattle for production and economic performance require that a balanced, nutritious diet be fed. Page published: Septem| Page reviewed: September 23, 2022īecause of changes in the price and availability of feeds, lot-feeders need to be able to alter the ingredients or ingredient levels in the diet.
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