Beef Information
What's needed to have a steer
project? First of all you have to get the steer! Breeding
determines what your steer can do, feeding and management
determine what your steer will do. 1. Steers should gain 2 1/2 to 3 1/2
pounds per head per day. 2. Steer should convert 6 to 7
pounds of feed into 1 pound gain. Ideal finished weight depends on the
breed of structure of the steer. A. Angus Steers 1050-1100 B. Hereford Steers
1100-1150 C. Simmental-Angus
1100-1150 D. Charolais-Angus
1125-1200 E. Simmental-Hereford
1150-1200 F. Straight Exotics
1200-1350 Steers should be on feed 140 days
prior to the fair. An easy way to figure is: Ending Weight desired 1250# - (140
days x 3.5# grain/day) = 660# starting weight
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1. Watch for sickness on a daily basis. 2. Check with your local veterinarian for recommended vaccination program. 3. Worm for internal parasites. 4. Use insecticide dusting powder for external parasite protection. (flies, lice, etc.) |
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Management Considerations |
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1. Feed twice each day (at about the same time), feeding only what your steer will clean up by the next feeding. 2. Steers gain best on a high grain ration, not hay. When your ster is building up to full feed, increse the grain by 1/3 to 1/2 pound per day (this is during the last 100 days). When your steer is on full feed, he should be eating 20-26 pounds of grain per day. 3. Always have fresh water available. From 900 pounds on, steers drink 10-15 gallons of water per day. |
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*Wash 1 time each month *Rinse each week, comb hair forward * Cut warts *Worm in July *Trijm hoofs 1-2 weeks prior to fair |
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*Halter with long lead rope *Rope halter with chain *sturdy post or fence *PATIENCE *Shelter *Clean feeding area *Clean water *Space |