Dry Lotting and Confinement Cows Series
Part 1: Nutritional Considerations
February 2015
Karla Jenkins, Ph.D.
Range Management/Cow-Calf Specialists
Panhandle Research and Extension Center
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Feeding beef cows in confinement can be an economical alternative to grazing cows on pasture or crop residue. Dr. Karla Jenkins discusses key things producers should be aware of and understand to utilize this option effectively.
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Dry Lotting and Confinement Cows Series
- Part 1: Nutritional Considerations
- Part 2: Considerations on Facilities for Cows
- Part 3: 42 Years of Research
- Part 4: Economics
- Part 5: Pricing Feeds
- Part 6: Management Considerations
- Part 7: Understanding Environmental Regulations
Related Resources
- Dry lot Beef Cow/Calf Enterprise (October 2015)
- Effects of Calf Age at Weaning on Cow and Calf Performance and Efficiency in a Drylot/Confinement Production System, 2014 Nebraska Beef Cattle Report (PDF 108KB)
- Siting Considerations for Temporary Feeding Areas (March 2013)
- Drylotting Beef Cows - A Drought Management Strategy (June 2012)