Haynes Livestock
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We've got what, in my opinion, is going to be a great steer. He was born in June and weighed 416 a week ago. He is not weaned yet, but after the fair this past week he has started the weaning process. He has access to all the hay he wants, is back with his mother now, and also has a creep feeder. He occasionally eats some of her feed which is Showmaster Heifer Developer and his creep feed is a cheap Southern States starter feed. I believe it's time to switch him to "real feed" now, and I was wondering how you suggest doing this and what you suggest feeding. I've fed heifers but never steers so I really need some insight. I know that corn, when digested, really increases internal body temperature and cattle tend to lose hair.. and I don't want to do that! He's got GREAT hair now. I think he's getting to the point now though where he could stand some fat cover.. but I'm not sure! I'd also (of course) like to work on his muscle definition. Thanks! Any suggestions are appreciated.. like I said, I've never raised a steer and this one is so good that I don't want to waste him because I don't know what I'm doing! I've added some pictures to give you an idea of what I'm working with.
P.S. If you like him, he is for sale! He was first in a class of 10 at the NC State Fair and was one of the top four looked at for Grand Champion Feeder Calf. He was also part of a Cow/Calf Pair that was Reserve Champion Senior Yearling Heifer!
P.S. If you like him, he is for sale! He was first in a class of 10 at the NC State Fair and was one of the top four looked at for Grand Champion Feeder Calf. He was also part of a Cow/Calf Pair that was Reserve Champion Senior Yearling Heifer!