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Stockpiled Forage For Beef Cows

This summary outlines a comprehensive three-year study on stockpiled forage for mid-gestation beef cows at Iowa State University. Four grazing systems were analyzed: strip grazing tall fescue/alfalfa, smooth brome/red clover, corn residue, and drylot feeding. The study monitored the stocking rate at two acres per cow, with an average termination date of March 10. Key findings include significant reductions in hay requirements, showing a 62.7% decrease for tall fescue/alfalfa and smooth brome/red clover systems, highlighting the efficiency of stockpiled grazing.

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Stockpiled Forage For Beef Cows

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  1. Stockpiled Forage For Beef Cows Summary of 3 Year Study at ISU Keith Vander Velde, Marquette County Agriculture Agent

  2. Stockpiled Forage Study • Three Year Study • Mid-gestation medium Framed Cows • Four systems • Strip grazing tall fescue and alfalfa • Strip grazing smooth bromegrass and red clover • Strip grazing corn residue • Drylot feeding hay

  3. Stockpiled Grazing Study • Stocking Rate two acres per cow • Start Day Oct 23 • Grass/legume hay offered to maintain BCS • Average termination date was March 10

  4. Stockpiled Grazing Study • Results • Days before hay offered was: • 85 for tall fescue/alfalfa • 83 for smooth brome/red clover • 57 for corn stalk grazing

  5. Stockpiled Grazing Study • Drylotted cows required 3,691 lbs of hay • Tall fescue/alfalfa required 1,334 lbs of hay • Smooth brome/Red clover required 1,418 lbs of hay • Corn stalk residue required 2,370 lbs of hay

  6. Stockpiled Grazing Study • 62.7 % decrease in hay needs by both tall fescue/alfalfa and smooth brome/red clover grazing

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