Many feeders can become frustrated with their inability to achieve a consistent cattle feed intake in their cattle, and their apparent need to constantly adjust the amount of feed they deliver to a given pen of animals each day. 

Many feeders can become frustrated with their inability to achieve a consistent cattle feed intake in their cattle, and their apparent need to constantly adjust the amount of feed they deliver to a given pen of animals each day. 

The goal of a total mixed ration (TMR) is to make a uniform mix of all the ingredients in a ration such that each animal consumes its share of the ingredients in the intended proportions. This only works, however, if there is sufficient surface moisture in the mix to hold the ingredients together and prevent them [...]

The reproductive success of a beef cow-calf operation is built on its replacement heifer development and feeding programs. In an optimal system, replacement heifers are selected as calves at weaning. They must then grow at a minimal rate so they are ready to be bred and conceive by a time that permits them to calve about [...]