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NutreBeef® Grower/Finisher Feed

Feeding Guidelines

Introduce cattle gradually to growing and finishing rations. As a general rule, increase the intake of grain or high-energy feed by no more than 1 pound (.454 kg) per head per day. Normal intake of growing and finishing rations when cattle are on full feed is 2.5 to 3.0% of the animal’s bodyweight.

Whether feeding a complete NutreBeef® ration or using a NutreBeef® concentrate to mix with your own grains and roughage, introduce NutreBeef® gradually. The feed intake table below shows the estimated number of days required to reach full feed. For example, a 500-lb. calf will need a minimum of 13 days to reach full feed. It is not advisable to accelerate or shorten the timelines for various weights as digestive upsets can occur.

Starting weight Intake as percentage of body weight Days required to reach full feed
.5% 1% 1.5% 2% 2.5% 3%
300 1.5 3 4.5 6 7.5 9 8
400 2 4 6 8 10 12 10
500 2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15 13
600 3 6 9 12 15 18 15
700 3.5 7 10.5 14 17.5 21 18
800 4 8 12 16 20 24 20

Management Tips

  • Always make ration changes gradually to allow time for cattle to adapt.
  • Increase the intake of grain or high-energy feed by no more than 1 pound (.454 kg) per head per day.
  • Feed 2 times per day, at the same time each day.
  • Feed cattle only what they will eat before the next feeding. Do not allow feed to build up in the bunk and get moldy.
  • Keep hay available at all times and do not hesitate to feed a little extra hay to fill cattle when their appetite seems unusually high.
  • Clean, fresh water should available at all times.

Mixed Rations with NutreBeef® Protein Concentrates

The following tables show typical mixes for rations made from NutreBeef® concentrates. All figures are given as-fed percentages of the total mix.

Suggested growing rations using a 32% NutreBeef® protein concentrate:
Feedstuff Medium Energy High Energy
Silage Silage & Hay Hay Silage Silage & Hay Hay
Silage 85 61 0 73 49 0
Hay 0 12 49 0 10 36.5
Grain 7.25 22 46.5 19.5 35.75 59
NutreBeef® Concentrate 7.5 4.5 3.5 7 4.5 3.5
Feedlot Mineral .25 5 1 .5 .75 1
Total 100 100 100 100 100 100
Suggested growing rations using a 41% NutreBeef® protein concentrate:
Feedstuff Medium Energy High Energy
Silage Silage & Hay Hay Silage Silage & Hay Hay
Silage 87.5 62.5 0 75 50 0
Hay 0 12 49.5 0 10 37
Grain 7 21.75 47 19.25 36.25 59.5
NutreBeef® Concentrate 5 3 2.5 5 3 2.5
Feedlot Mineral .5 .75 1 .75 .75 1
Total 100 100 100 100 100 100
Suggested finishing rations using a 32% or 41% NutreBeef® protein concentrate:
Feedstuff 32% Concentrate 41% Concentrate
Silage Silage & Hay Hay Silage Silage & Hay Hay
Silage 31 16.5 0 32.5 18 0
Hay 0 4.5 11.5 0 4 12
Grain 61.5 72.25 84 61.5 73 84.25
NutreBeef® Concentrate 6.5 5.5 3.5 5 4 2.5
Feedlot Mineral 1 1.25 1 1 1 1.25
Total 100 100 100 100 100 100

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