JANUARY 18, 2023
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CAT TLE CONCEPTS
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Greenville Livestock Auction Dec. 10, 2022 Total: 214 Feeder: 0 (0.0%) Replacement: 214(100.0%)
Upcoming Sales Illinois Performance Bull Test Sale Illinois Beef Expo Springfield, IL 2.23.23 Multi-breed Female Sale Illinois Beef Expo
Fairview Sale Barn Jan. 12, 2023 Total: 1,603 Feeder: 1,603(100.0%) Replacement: 0 (0.0%) United Producers Jan. 17, 2023 Total: Breeding: Slaughter: Feeder:
Springfield, IL
The Collection - Frozen Genetics Sale Illinois Beef Expo Springfield, IL 2.25.23 Hobbs Angus & Eathington Angus Fairview, IL 3.4.23
171 0(0.0%) 133(77.8%) 38(22.2%)
Illinois Weekly Summary Jan. 17, 2023 Total: 2,886 Feeder: 1,603(55.5%) Slaughter: 1,283(44.5%) Replacement: 0(0.0%)
Producer Events
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MANAGING WINTER FEED COSTS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON THE CATTLE CONNECTION BLOG
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pproximately 60% of a beef cattle producers’ expenses are due to feed costs. Keep feed costs in check while keeping cows in an appropriate body condition score is a key strategy in enhancing an operation’s profitability. Especially over winter months, feed costs can pile up. Consider the following strategies to be most efficient throughout the winter. 1) Determine forage quality. Forage intake differs based on palatability and quality. The higher the quality, the more cattle will tend to eat. Using forage testing results and working with a nutritionist to implement a strategic plan of forage feeding and supplementation will be important. 2) Consider all expenses. When accessing the price of feedstuffs, be sure to consider the trucking costs, the supplementation costs, and the storage capacity of the feedstuffs. Although a low-quality feed is preliminarily cheaper, with the added cost of supplementation to meet a cow’s requirement it may not pencil out as well. 3) Avoid wasting hay. This sounds
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simple, however, hay-feeder design will greatly impact the amount of hay waste. Research by Oklahoma State University and The Noble Foundation looked at hay feeder design and associated wastes. Four different feeder designs were evaluated: cone, sheet, ring, and poly. Hay waste for the feeders is as follows: 1) cone (5.3%), 2) sheet (13.0%), 3) ring (20.5%), 4) poly (21.0%). Another potential strategy to minimize hay waste is through limit-feeding. By allowing cattle limited amounts of access to hay, it was found that hay loss and disappearance can be decreased while still maintaining performance. Explore more information on limitfeeding and hay feeder design on our Winter Feeding webpage. 4) Group by body condition score. Cows in a BCS of 5 or 6 do not have
the same nutritional requirements as a cow in a BCS of 3. Therefore, by sorting cows/heifers into groups will allow a producer to better manage individual health and feed costs. 5) Explore alternative feeds. With a large majority of the United States experiencing a drought this past year, hay prices are likely to increase into the winter months. Therefore, feeding baled cornstalks, corn-silage, distillers, and even bakery waste can be profitable if well managed. As with all unknown feedstuffs, it is important to consult with a nutritionist to determine a best-fit ration. The overarching idea here is management. With proper management, cattle producers can save money and be more profitable. Plan ahead and be prepared early. Consult with a nutritionist and take the time to calculate expenses before it is too late.
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Cattlemen Connect & BQA Training JWCC Ag Education Center - Baylis, IL January 19, 2023 Cattlemen Connect - 3P.M. BQA Meeting - 6P.M. Please reserve your spot by calling the office or visiting our website www.IllinoisBeef.com Contact Annie for more information: annie@illinoisbeef.com
Illinois Beef Expo Illinois State Fairgrounds Springfield, IL February 24-26, 2023
Crossroads Beef Producers January Meeting - Kountry Kitchen Sponsored by Kent Feeds January 26, 2023 Knox County Cattlemen’s Association Annual Meeting January 28, 2023 Midwest Grass & Forage Cover Crop College - Tremont, IL February 9, 2023 - Please register online at www.midwestgrass.com/ccc by Feb. 6th. Tri-County Cattlemen Annual Banquet - Western Illinois University Grand Ballroom February 18, 2023 - This year the banquet will feature a social hour, ribeye dinner, an auction to raise funds for scholarships, and a keynote speaker. Tickets and sponsorships are available for purcase online at www.tricountycattlemen.com/banquet Crossroads Beef Producers February Meeting February 23, 2023 Guest speaker is James Davison with CattlActive Henry County Beef Association Annual Banquet - Lavendar Crest Winery March 25, 2023 Prairie Beef Association 2nd Annual Prairie Beef Assn. Showcase Jackpot Show - DeWitt Co. Fairgrounds April 2, 2023
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