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Superintendent:
John Poehlmann
2-44 Ag Building
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: 573-882-4450
Email:
poehlmannj@missouri.edu
Farm Manager:
Brent Booker
Phone: 573-743-6612
Email:
WurdackFarm@missouri.edu
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Many Cattle Need Extra Feed
Many of our cattle and particularly spring calving cows need more feed.
University Extension Livestock Specialist Gary Applegate says, "As I drive around the
area, I've been surprised at how thin many cows are. We have a lot of cows that are in a
body condition score of three or four which is pretty serious at this time of year." Most
of the cows on pasture are spring calving cows that are well into their second or third
stage of pregnancy. Applegate says, "Average quality hay and even a couple of pounds
of supplemental grain will not meet these cows nutritional needs as winter sets in." Ted
Fry, University Extension Agronomist, adds that " Most pastures, because of our lack of
rain this past summer and fall, are not providing much winter forage. Some producers
have been furnishing hay to their animals since July. The supply of better quality hay is
decreasing." Many of the thinner spring calving cows could go down either prior to or at
calving or they may have weak or even dead calves. Those cows that pull through will
likely rebreed very late if at all.
Many of the problems can be avoided if producers take measures to get ample
energy and protein into their thin cows. Applegate says, " I know that many people are
opposed to feeding cows in late pregnancy because in their view ' it all goes to the calf.'
But, research really doesn't support this view. When feeding is done within reason there
is very little reason for concern. The benefits far outweigh the risks."
The following are some "cookbook" rations that could be used depending upon
how much weight gain is needed. These are sample rations to allow an 1100 pound cow
to gain approximately 1/2 pound per day (above normal calf growth) during average dry
winter days. Adverse weather, mud, wet hair and other stress will greatly increase a cows
nutrient requirements. For a ration specifically designed for your cowherd, please call
Gary at (573)422-3359.
1) Average Grass Hay/Free Choice
Whole shelled or cracked corn - 4lbs.
Soybean meal - 1 lbs.
choice
Mineral - 4 ounces free choice
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2) Average Grass Hay/ Free Choice
Corn gluten feed - 5 lbs.
Mineral - 4 ounces free
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3) Average Grass Hay/Free Choice
Soybean hulls - 5 lbs.
Mineral - 4 ounces free choice
corn - 3lbs.
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4) Average Grass Hay/Free Choice
Commercial supplement - 2 lbs.
Whole shelled or cracked
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1994-1995
Wurdack Steer Feedout Results
| Number of Head | 10 |
| Average in Weight | 625 lbs |
| Average Sale Weight | 1180 |
| Cost of Gain per CWT | $59.76 |
| Average Daily Gain | 3.31 |
| Breakeven Price | $67.91 |
| Net Profit/Loss Per Heat | ($-4.00) |
Individual Data
| Calf | Rec'd Price | Rec'd | Sale | Sale Price | Dressing | Yield | Quality | Profit | Value Added
| # | Per CWT | Weight | Weight | Per CWT | Percentage | Grade | Grade | Per Head | /Per Head
| 1 | 73.50 | 696 | 1344 | 69.50 | 65 | 2.27 | Choice | $21.00 | $422.55
| | 2 | 73.50 | 644 | 1080 | 67.07 | 63 | 2.04 | Choice | $-9.00 | $251.05
| | 3 | 73.50 | 656 | 1118 | 71.21 | 67 | 2.52 | .Choice | $37.00 | $313.92
| | 4 | 73.50 | 658 | 1277 | 67.87 | 63 | 3.64 | Choice | $33.00 | $383.07
| | 5 | 73.50 | 624 | 1152 | 66.34 | 67 | 1.80 | Select+ | $-18.00 | $305.64
| | 6 | 77.50 | 614 | 1152 | 69.94 | 65 | 1.97 | Choice | $23.00 | $332.93
| | 7 | 77.50 | 580 | 1219 | 68.38 | 64 | 2.55 | Choice | $ 6.00 | $386.93
| | 8 | 77.50 | 576 | 1162 | 62.45 | 63 | 1.66 | Select | $-63.00 | $364.33
| | 9 | 77.50 | 606 | 1181 | 68.40 | 64 | 2.16 | Choice | $ 6.00 | $341.23
| | 10 | 77.50 | 594 | 1114 | 64.16 | 65 | 2.13 | Select+ | $-42.00 | $257.40
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1995-1996
Wurdack Steer Feedout Results
| Number of Head | 10
| | Average in Weight | 661 lbs
| | Average Sale Weight | 1161
| | Coast of Gain per CWT | $71.81
| | Average Daily Gain | 3.23
| | Breakeven Price | $67.06
| | Net Profit/Loss Per Head | $-112
| | 7785.91
| | 778.59/hd |
Individual Data
| Calf | Rec'd Price | Rec'd | Sale | Sale | Dressing | Yield | Quality | Profit | Value Added
| # | Per CWT | Weight | Weight | Per CWT | Percentage | Grade | Grade | Per Head | / Per Head
| 11 | 63.00 | 668 | 1070 | 62.06 | 62.3 | 1.98 | Select- | $-54.00 | $243.16
| | 12 | 63.00 | 714 | 1335 | 54.29 | 55.6 | 2.19 | Select+ | $-170.00 | $274.98
| | 13 | 63.00 | 688 | 1155 | 57.06 | 57.3 | 1.63 | Select- | $-116.00 | $225.58
| | 14 | 63.00 | 738 | 1250 | 56.74 | 58.2 | 2.49 | Select+ | $-129.00 | $244.25
| | 15 | 63.00 | 680 | 1125 | 55.67 | 57.1 | 2.34 | Select- | $-128.00 | $197.87
| | 16 | 64.00 | 646 | 1080 | 57.15 | 57.4 | 1.99 | Select- | $-107.00 | $203.77
| | 17 | 64.00 | 618 | 1125 | 58.27 | 59.7 | 2.39 | Select- | $- 99.00 | $260.02
| | 18 | 64.00 | 604 | 1150 | 59.38 | 60.9 | 2.64 | Select+ | $- 88.00 | $269.29
| | 19 | 64.00 | 658 | 1150 | 58.70 | 60.2 | 2.04 | Select- | $- 96.00 | $253.93
| | 20 | 64.00 | 596 | 1170 | 55.61 | 57.0 | 2.45 | Select- | $-135.00 | $269.22
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1996-1997
Wurdack Steer Feedout Results
| Number of Head | 10
| | Average in Weight | 700
| | Average Sale Weight | 1176
| | Cost of Gain per CWT | $55.66
| | Average Daily Gain | 2.66
| | Breakeven Price | $62.80
| | Net Profit/Loss Per Head | $ 43.00
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Individual Data
| Calf | Rec'd Price | Rec'd | Sale | Sale | Dressing | Yield | Quality | Profit | Value Added
| # | Per CWT | Weight | Weight | Per CWT | Percentage | Grade | Grade | Per Head/ | Per Head
| 21 | 60.00 | 742 | 1282 | 65.56 | 62.6 | 2.6 | Select- | $43.00 | $395.30
| | 22 | 60.00 | 724 | 1190 | 64.46 | 57.3 | 2.5 | Choice | $33.00 | $332.65
| | 23 | 60.00 | 718 | 1166 | 64.62 | 61.7 | 2.7 | Select- | $34.00 | $322.71
| | 24 | 60.00 | 742 | 1282 | 66.61 | 60.3 | 3.1 | Choice- | $63.00 | $408.73
| | 25 | 60.00 | 724 | 1296 | 66.47 | 63.4 | 2.2. | Select+ | $62.00 | $427.06
| | 26 | 58.00 | 726 | 1114 | 64.54 | 61.6 | 2.5 | Select | $ 7.00 | $297.85
| | 27 | 58.00 | 666 | 1075 | 66.39 | 63.3 | 2.5 | Select | $37.00 | $327.41
| | 28 | 58.00 | 638 | 1090 | 68.75 | 65.6 | 1.8 | Select- | $53.00 | $379.28
| | 29 | 58.00 | 668 | 1171 | 64.97 | 62.0 | 2.3 | Select- | $13.00 | $373.41
| | 30 | 58.00 | 648 | 1090 | 76.16 | 59.8 | 2.2 | Choice- | $101.00 | $421.57
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1997-1998
Wurdack Steer Feedout Results
| Number of Head | 10
| | Average in Weight | 634lbs
| | Average iSale Weight | 1109
| | Cost of Gain per CWT | 64.65
| | Average Daily Gain | 3.31
| | Breakeven Price | $71.38
| | Net Profit/Loss per Head | $-110.00
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Individual Data
| Calf | Rec'd Price | Rec'd | Sale | Sale | Dressing | Yield | Quality | Profit | Value Added
| # | Per CWT | Weight | Weight | Per CWT | Percentage | Grade | Grade | Per Head/ | Per Head
| 730 | 78.00 | 632 | 1027 | 62.48 | 60.7 | 1 | Select- | $-116.00 | $148.73
| | 711 | 78.00 | 622 | 1037 | 61.18 | 59.4 | 1 | Select- | $-131.00 | $149.32
| | 740 | 78.00 | 644 | 1104 | 62.21 | 61.6 | 1 | Choice- | $-147.00 | $184.48
| | 729 | 78.00 | 618 | 1066 | 64.81 | 61.7 | 1 | Choice- | $-95.00 | $208.86
| | 737 | 78.00 | 680 | 1123 | 64.20 | 62.3 | 1 | Standard+ | $-106.00 | $190.60
| | 703 | 78.00 | 630 | 1238 | 66.75 | 63.5 | 1 | Select+ | $-82.00 | $334.95
| | 717 | 78.00 | 648 | 1181 | 64.54 | 62.7 | 1 | Select- | $-106.00 | $256.76
| | 741 | 78.00 | 566 | 1094 | 63.93 | 62.0 | 1 | Select- | $-106.00 | $257.89
| | 706 | 78.00 | 562 | 1152 | 62.23 | 60.4 | 1 | Select- | $-130.00 | $278.52
| | 735 | 78.00 | 605 | 1066 | 64.25 | 62.4 | 1 | Select- | $-101.00 | $213.05
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1995-1998
Wurdack Steer Feedout Cumulative Results
| Number of Head | 40
| | Average in Weight | 693
| | Average in Sale Weight | 1168
| | Average Cost of Gain | 62.97
| | Average Daily Gain | 2.98
| | Breakeven Price | $67.29
| | Net Profit or Loss per Head | $-46.00
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| Average | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average
| | Dressing | Rec'd | Yield | Sale | Quality | Days on | Value Added
| | Percentage | Price | Grade | Price | Grade | Feed | Per Head
| | 61.7 | $69.00 | 1.98 | $63.88 | Select+ | 169 | $292.76
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