ASC-12: Balancing Rations

Roy Burris, Nelson Gay, John Johns, Dave Patterson | May. 31, 1991 (Minor Revision)

Because feed costs are the major cost of producing beef, making the most efficient use of feeds is of prime importance in determining profits. Rations must be properly balanced for cattle to use feeds most efficiently. Ration balancing is another management tool the efficient producer can use to maximize profits.