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Feedlot keeps cattle inside, outside or covered

By Wendy Sweeter For Midwest Producer
Jan 5, 2012
Jan 5, 2012 Updated Jun 11, 2024

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By Wendy Sweeter For Midwest Producer

Beef producers looking to see the differences between the types of feedlot systems available found it on the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association summer tour.

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