Nutritionist says look at feeding, genetics, markets before starting beef-on-dairy

Nutritionist says look at feeding, genetics, markets before starting beef-on-dairy

A nutritionist says more dairy producers are considering beef production alongside their milking herds, but there are steps to take before diving into the new enterprise. 

Aimee Hafla with Cargill Animal Nutrition tells Brownfield getting started with a beef-on-dairy system starts with the right genetics. “I would say it’s as easy as interacting with your genetics company and understanding what metrics they have and what information they have to help you start selecting the right sires to use to start the system.