Holding Ration

[Mizzou2013]

We currently have a steer that weighs around 800 lbs and we are in quite a situation. Our county weigh-in is the second weekend in February  and he has to be under 950 lbs. so we are trying to find some information on a holding ration or what to do. We do have a couple shows in between and still want to keep up his condition. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

 

[AAOK]

Evidently, what you are feeding now is working, so why change the ration?  All you need to do is cut back the amount you feed............GRADUALLY.  At 2 lbs. per day gain, he will hit 980.  About 36 -48 hours before weigh-in, pull his water.  It's easy to drop 50 lbs. of water weight.  Also, don't let him graze.

 

[stangs13]

Honors show chow full control is a great holding ration!!!!

 

[JoeDirt]

Beet Pulp and More FREE HAY and LESS GRAIN

And you will make it

Great comment AAOK