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May 5, 2015 • Page 7 Alternative Cow/Calf Production Systems BROOKINGS, S.D. - Ranchers face two competing economic realities today, explained Warren Rusche, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist. “The market is signaling for more calves while at the same time grazing resources required to produce these additional calves are very expensive or unavailable.” He added that the current prospect of drier conditions and reduced grass growth, further compounds the problem. Some feed solutions to stretch pasture forages which Rusche suggests include: • Improved pasture management;  • Increased usage of annual forages for grazing; • Feeding more harvested feeds to lessen the reliance on traditional pasture systems;  • Supplemental feeding while cattle graze; and • Raising cow/calf pairs in a drylot or an enclosed structure which doesn’t use pasture at all. Lactating cows Whether or not these systems will work for your operation, Rusche said depends upon whether or not they provide sustainable diets for maintaining lactating cows which are cost competitive with pasture. “This is a key critical When you ?nish reading, MV Shopper Please 319 Walnut St. Yankton, SD 57078 MV Shopper RECYCLE. 605-665-5884 M I S S O U R I VA L L E Y M I S S O U R I VA L L E Y factor in whether or not these systems make sense,” he said. “Common diets rely heavily on low-cost crop residues combined with byproduct feeds or other supplemental feeds.” Other possibilities, Rusche said limit-fed rations based on grain. He said that under current market conditions, these kinds of diets often cost less than the top end of pasture or range leases when considered on a cost per head per day.  What cattle producers have to say. “Any time changes in standard management practices occur, there is a learning curve and occasionally unintended consequences,” Rusche said. 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