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CREEP FEEDER: Creep feeding calves can be a beneficial management practice if it makes sense for your herd. Here’s how creep feeding may or may not pay this year and what it does for beef quality.
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Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021
Considering a creep feed program? This year, it’s important to consider a lot of factors including math.
For a commercial producer, especially, implementing creep feeding may not make sense financially, says Dan Shike, associate professor in animal sciences at the University of Illinois. He grew up on an Illinois cow-calf operation and focuses on management and nutritional methods that enhance reproduction, productivity and efficiency of beef cattle. According to CME Group, last week, July ’21 corn was up to $6.64 per bushel, and June ’21 live cattle was down to $116.35 per cwt.