Beef Cattle Program and Cattle Feeding Table
Increase efficiency in beef production with ration calculation, feeding program and farm management system.
What is a Beef Cattle Program?
A beef cattle program is a farm management system that plans and tracks the entire process from calf purchase to slaughter. Modern fattening uses a feeding program for daily ration calculation, weight tracking and cost analysis.
SürüPlus offers a free farm management system that meets beef cattle program needs.
Cattle Feeding Table
The cattle feeding table below provides reference values for a beef cattle feeding program.
| Phase | Live Weight (kg) | Barley (kg) | Corn (kg) | Hay (kg) | Silage (kg) | Total DM (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 200-300 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 8.0 | 5.5 |
| Growth | 300-450 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 12.0 | 7.5 |
| Acceleration | 450-550 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 15.0 | 9.5 |
| Finishing | 550-650 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 12.0 | 11.0 |
* Sample values. Ration varies by breed and conditions.
Ration Calculation and Preparation
Ration calculation is the foundation of a beef cattle program. Use our Ration Wizard to calculate feed proportions.
Go to Ration Calculator →Farm Management System
A farm management system is essential in modern beef production. Track each animal's records in one place.
SürüPlus offers animal records, ration support and herd management features.
- Animal record system: Digital record for each animal
- Herd management: Group and herd level tracking
- Ration preparation: Feed quantity calculation support
- Farm automation: Automatic reporting and notifications
How to Prepare Fattening Calf Feed Ration?
When preparing feed ration, protein and energy balances must be observed.
Different rations are applied for each phase in the feeding program.
Herd Management and Farm Automation
Herd management is an important part of a beef cattle program.
SürüPlus offers a complete farm management system with herd management and ration calculation.