Beef: Good nutrition for pregnant cows gives their offspring an edge

Research and practical experience show that protein or mineral supplements for late gestating cows can add substantially to weight gain for their young

by SUSAN MANN

The nutrition pregnant cows get during late gestation can affect their offspring’s future production, even having an impact on the fat deposition in finishing steers that determines their quality grade, according to a new University of Nebraska study.

Better Farming - January 2010