The contents of this page are no longer available.Cattle Nutrition Course (Revised 2001) Government of Alberta, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development Government of Alberta, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Industry Development and Food Safety, Rural Extension and Industry Development, 4-H and Ag Education Programs Government of Alberta, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development 2001-06-11 2009-11-04 Merchandise Livestock`Beef`Feeding Descripton of a home-study course examining the efficient and economical use of feeds in producing healthy and productive livestock eng promotional material 2007-11-13 Beef Producer www1 deptdocs hst 2009-11-02 , Government of Alberta, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development Government of Alberta, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Industry Development and Food Safety, Rural Extension and Industry Development, 4-H and Ag Education Programs Government of Alberta, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development 2001-06-11 2009-11-04 Merchandise Livestock`Beef`Feeding Descripton of a home-study course examining the efficient and economical use of feeds in producing healthy and productive livestock eng promotional material 2007-11-13 Beef Producer www1 deptdocs hst 2009-11-02

Feed is a major contributor to the cost of cattle production.

In this course, you examine the most efficient and economical use of feeds in producing healthy and productive livestock. You also learn to incorporate this information into decision-making and ongoing management of your operation.

You Will Learn

  • How to formulate rations for beef cattle
  • How to develop a total feeding program for your herd
  • Basic rumen functions and nutritional requirements of cattle
  • Major and trace mineral and vitamin requirements in cattle rations
  • Factors affecting forage and grain quality
  • How commercial feeds, urea and other supplements fit into your feeding program
  • How forage additives and straw ammoniation affect cattle performance
  • The effects of environment on nutrient needs
Here's What Course Participants had to say
  • "I learned about the various feeds and how they contribute to the overall quality of a ration."
  • "Before I was feeding my steers just grain and hay because I didn't know how to mix nutrients. Now I do."
  • "It made us see where we could improve our feeding program."
Key Components
  • Worksheet for use in calculating rations for your own beef or dairy operation
  • Optional exam leading to a certificate
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