Creep Feeding – Pros and Cons
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“To creep or not to creep?” That is the question that many Mississippi beef producers wrangle with in managing calf nutrition. Producers often have several arguments for either allowing calves creep supplementation access or for keeping creep access off limits. A 1996 survey conducted by USDA’s National Health Monitoring System reported that 19.5% of cow-calf operations in the Southeast utilize creep feeding. In making an informed decision about preweaning supplementation, several factors should be considered. Research points to both advantages and disadvantages in creep feeding of beef calves.
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