Source: Jeremy Simes, The Western Producer, October 19, 2017
Feed specialists are recommending that producers wean calves early this year
Ranchers can expect extra challenges this winter and into spring because many forages in the drought-ravaged parts of the Prairies lack enough protein content to feed to cattle without adding nutrients from other sources.
Barry Yaremcio, a beef and forage specialist with Alberta Agriculture, said this summer’s drought caused protein levels to significantly drop in native and improved pastures so much so that nutrient content is short of what pregnant cows require.
