Cattle gain a higher amount of lean tissue early in the cattle feeding period and deposit more fat as they age, according to K-State beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster. (K-State Research and Extension)

Managing weight gain in cattle

  • By Lisa Moser │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Keeping cattle well fed and watered helps to keep them healthy. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
More than 50 attendees gathered to learn about Sustainable Beef’s grid at an RAAA-hosted reception following the NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio. (Courtesy photo.)
Black and black baldie cattle predominate the Merrill Ranch in Comanche County, Kansas. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott)
Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)

Study shows effects of early diet options in beef x dairy calves

Cattle in snowstorm. (Photo: iStock │ #530874133 - AleMoraes244)