Response to how much to feed pregnant heifer?

Is this your first experience with cows? We have a few white face and one is also due this summer. What we have been doing is watching what they eat vs. what they waste. Can you put it up off the ground so they're not laying and messing in it? I would suggest to feed out half a bail at a time to the heifer (or even a third) and see how much is gone come time to feed her again in the evening. If it's all cleaned up and not much on the ground, maybe increase it a little. Do they have an area they can get exercize so they're not just getting FAT? I would suggest doing the same thing with the bull. Do you keep them seperate? As for the grain, I would ask your local vet on the amount. You might have to increase it especially the last month. What kind of grain are you feeding out? Is it mixed or straight corn? The readers will want to know. Also, what type of cow? Of course the larger the cow, the more she's likely to eat. This is just my experience - wait and see what the other pros have to say. Good Luck !

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