How long does it take for a Brangus calf fed on pasture to reach 800-900 pounds?
It depends on the starting weight, grass type and quality, supplementation, and if the calf is implanted or not. If the calf is to used a replacement for the breeding program, I would not recommend that she be implanted as it may have an impact on reproduction. If the grass is vegetative and plentiful, average daily gain should be between 1.5 to 2 pounds per day. If the calves are implanted, average daily gain will be increased between .15 and .2 pounds per day. If the grasses are dormant, then to get 1.5 to 2 pounds per day, you will need to supplement protein and energy. Growing calves will need the protein source that has some by-pass. Also, the supplement will need to compliment the grass. A supplement that has some distillers grains would compliment the grass.
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