Leaning into Nutrition: Feeding Trials, Amino Acids, and Next-Gen Strategies (ft. Steve & Riley Van Heerde)

Steve and Riley Van Heerde share how their South Dakota feedlot evolved from cow/calf to a performance driven feedlot operation through side-by-side feed trials. They walk through what they feed, how amino acid nutrition fits their existing feedstuffs, and what changed in cattle efficiency and consistency. The conversation covers tracking performance with real data, managing cattle through extreme winter weather, and improving health without adding complexity. Steve explains how nutrition and technology work together to support a profitable family feedlot and long-term growth. This episode is a real-world discussion for producers focused on better cattle performance, smarter decisions, and passing the operation to the next generation. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed today's content, check us out on Facebook & YouTube for more! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559700420623 Profectus Livestock Solutions - YouTube