PUBLICATION PB1929

General Production Considerations for Grain and Grass Finished Cattle in Tennessee

Publish Date: January 27 2025 |  Language: English

DOI: doi.org/10.7290/UTIAPub/PB1929

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Summary

Though it requires additional inputs such as labor, space, and feed, finishing cattle on-farm can be rewarding as well as educational. The finishing phase comprises the final growth and fattening of animals to result in a product ready for harvest. There are many ways to feed cattle during the finishing phase. The objective of this publication is to provide guidance on how to select a finishing system that best matches unique farm resources.