When short on grass and hay, cattle producers may contemplate how to manage replacement heifers in a dry lot or in confinement. The Nebraska wildfires were the catalyst for Karla Wilke’s article, but it is good guidance to share with producers who face similar challenges.
Source: BEEF, April 6, 2026. Link. Replacement heifers do not need the high-energy diet fed to finishing heifers.
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