Creep Feeding: Will it Pay Off?

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In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, Shaye Wanner and Mark Johnson discuss the practice of creep feeding in cattle management. They explore the advantages and disadvantages of creep feeding, its impact on calf weight gain, and the factors influencing its profitability. The conversation also delves into the importance of selecting the right ration for creep feeding and the potential of creep grazing as an alternative. Mark emphasizes the need for producers to evaluate their specific circumstances and market conditions to determine the viability of creep feeding in their operations. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Creep Feeding 05:00 Understanding Creep Feeding Benefits 10:08 Evaluating Profitability Factors 15:05 Ration Considerations for Creep Feeding 18:03 Final Thoughts on Creep Feeding Episode Resources Try Ambrook for FREE: ambrook.com/casualcattle Vence: https://bit.ly/4kfWrCG https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ Creep Grazing: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes/creep-grazing

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Shaye Wanner and Mark Johnson discuss the practice of creep feeding in cattle management. They explore the advantages and disadvantages of creep feeding, its impact on calf weight gain, and the factors influencing its profitability. The conversation also delves into the importance of selecting the right ration for creep feeding and the potential of creep grazing as an alternative. Mark emphasizes the need for producers to evaluate their specific circumstances and market conditions to determine the viability of creep feeding in their operations.