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Fattening heifers

  • 25-08-2010 9:28pm
    #1
    thegarden
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    Hi,i'm new to this forum.I have 5 good quality heifers weighting about 350kgs.They are currently on grass and a basic nut.They are not fit to kill.What mix/ration and how much would be advisable to feed them so they are fit to kill?

    Somebody had mentioned to feed a mix of maize,rolled barley and a basic nut.What ye think?


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  • #2
    5live
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    I dont fatten cattle myself as there are easier ways to lose money:D but feed levels depend on type of cattle and target market. I think butchers heifers killed about 450 kg liveweight and around me are mostly angus and hereford. continental heifers killed 600 kg plus i think. I am sure this will be corrected by one of the beef men. If these are the target market then you have a bit of time to go yet. Too much meal too soon can lead to overfat animals which just cost you money


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