Benefits of Creep Feeding with Jon Roberts

When implementing creep feeding practices on your operation, you can expect:

1. Nursing cows to have better conception rates, as a general rule
2. Calves to have a better opportunity to reach their maximum genetic potential
3. Your stocking level to increase and maximize use of limited natural resources when good quality forage is in short supply
4. Calves to exhibit less stress when weaned
5. Less shrinkage and easier transition at the sale barn
6. Calves to grade better and have a higher marbling score
7. To take advantage of home grown grain if desired
8. The opportunity to increase profits and wean healthy calves earlier.

MFA has feed products that consistently deliver a 4 to 1 feed conversion. Put another way, every ton of feed delivers 500 pounds of gain. At $300 per ton, the breakeven on the cost of gain is $0.60.

With calf prices where they are today, creep feeding represents a tremendous opportunity to increase profit. Visit your local MFA to discuss how MFA Feed can help you make your operation more efficient and grow your bottom line. Best of luck from our outfit to yours