Local alternative feeds can be effective and economical additions to beef cattle rations. However, careful management is required to avoid potential problems and to ensure the nutritional requirements of the type of cattle being fed are met.  

Show note links:

Considerations When Using Alternative Feeds – Have You Done Your Homework? (article)

Alternative feeds (webpage) 

Feed Quality, Testing and Analysis (webpage) 

Economic Value of Feeds (interactive tool) 

CowBytes (ration balancing software)