Researchers studying how feedlot surfaces impact cattle production, health

A new feedlot innovation center in eastern Nebraska is studying how different feedlot surfaces can impact cattle production and health. University of Nebraska Beef Feedlot Specialist Galen Erickson says they’re following research from a Canadian feedlot comparing roller compacted concrete to traditional dirt pens. “Obviously there’s different conditions. They actually saw a decrease in sickness […]

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