Extended days on feed has profit potential, researcher says

Melisa Goss
Jan 24, 2025
Jan 24, 2025

ISU Feedlot forum 11 — Dr. Grant Crawford, associate director for cattle technical services at Merck Animal Health, discussed the potential for increased profit by extending days on feed during a recent ISU Feedlot Forum.
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Recent research on extending cattle feeding periods beyond typical finishing weights shows significant profit potential in today's cattle market.

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Melisa Goss, Assistant Editor for the Tri-State Neighbor, is a South Dakota farm girl whose love of travel has allowed her to see ag’s vital impact around the world, from America’s heartland to the rice paddies of Southeast Asia and many places in between. She makes her home in Hartford with her husband, daughter and miniature schnauzer. You can reach her at mgoss@lee.net.