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Get sheep, goats started on feed faster at the feedlot

A strong start at the feedlot translates to more efficient growth to get animals to market weight faster

Apr 20, 2022
Apr 20, 2022

A,Sheep,Feedlot,Along,Highway,14,Near,Briggsdale,,Colorado — A sheep feedlot along highway 14 near Briggsdale, Colo.
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It’s off to the races as soon as newly weaned sheep and goats arrive at the feedlot. But any bumps in the road – big or small – during those first few days can put animals behind.

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