Western Research and Demonstration Farm

Progress Report: Pasture Finishing of Beef Steers Using Contemporary Feedlot Protocols

Authors: Garland R. Dahlke (Iowa State University) , M. Peter Hoffman (Iowa State University) , Adam J. Conover (Iowa State University) , Wayne B. Roush (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Environmental regulations in Iowa can place animal population restrictions on a given site. This study explores the possibility of finishing cattle in a remote pasture location to handle an overflow of animals and yet remain in compliance with environmental mandates.

Keywords: Animal Science

How to Cite: Dahlke, G. R. , Hoffman, M. P. , Conover, A. J. & Roush, W. B. (2009) “Progress Report: Pasture Finishing of Beef Steers Using Contemporary Feedlot Protocols”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2008(1).