Beef without guesswork: learn which feeds actually fatten cattle in Alabama .
This book presents three years of cooperative experiments on feeding beef cattle in the Southeast, comparing common southern feeds like cotton-seed meal, hulls, corn and cob meals, stover, and sorghum. It helps farmers decide whether to rely on pasture or to feed stock for a winter finish, with practical results you can use.
The studies quantify how different rations affect daily gain, feed costs, and overall profitability. It includes detailed observations on the value of shelter, the role of purebred sires, and the economics of feeding in southern conditions. Readers will also find slaughter test results that connect feeding choices to carcass value and market prices.
What you’ll experience
- Clear comparisons of major feeds and concentrates, with practical takeaways for fattening cattle in the Southeast
- Real-world numbers on gain, feed efficiency, and roughage needs across multiple feeding setups
- Insights into how shelter and environment impact feed use and animal performance
- An overview of how feeding choices translate to market value and profitability
Ideal for readers involved in cattle farming, extension work, or study of animal husbandry in the Gulf States.