Feeding beef cattle during Saskatchewan winters can be a challenging experience. Frame size, body condition, stage of production, feed quality, types of feed and fluctuations in air temperatures all impact feed consumption and rates of gain.
Overfeeding is costly and wastes feed while underfeeding affects body condition and may cause poor performance in the breeding herd.
Having your feed analyzed at a feed testing laboratory can provide more accurate rations. The services of a regional livestock and feed extension specialist or a beef nutritionist in the private sector can assist in developing rations.