Feeding beef cattle in a dry winter

Strategies offered for Lampasas County producers
Supplemental feeding is vital to ensure the health of beef cattle herds during winter months, and that is especially true with exceedingly dry conditions. joycesarah mccabe | dispa tch record
Supplemental feeding is vital to ensure the health of beef cattle herds during winter months, and that is especially true with exceedingly dry conditions. joycesarah mccabe | dispa tch record

In Central Texas, a dry winter presents significant challenges for ranchers. Reduced forage availability necessitates supplemental feeding strategies to maintain the health and productivity of beef herds. While traditional grains like corn and sorghum may be unavailable, effective alternatives such as high-protein hay, cubes and molasses-based feeds are widely used.

During drought conditions, dorma…