Feedbunk Management; Key to Animal Health and Performance 

Feedbunk management plays an important role in both animal performance and preventing acidosis in the feedyard. One part of effective feedbunk management is estimating how much feed cattle will eat each time they are fed. Here, OSU Extension Beef Specialist Steve Boyles discusses bunk management and why factors such as cattle size, weight, breed, ration-type, weather and health must be considered in order to optimize performance and health.