When it comes to creep feeding beef calves on pasture, every year can
be a little different than the last. Timely rain or drought, duration of hot weather, and forage amount and condition are just a few of the factors influencing when calves start on creep and how much they choose to eat. However, the decreases in milk quantity and forage quality are changes we can count on every year as the grazing season progresses.
After the cow’s milk production peaks at around 60 days post-calving, the calf is dealing with increasing requirements to maintain growth in an environment of diminishing resources. The calf’s diet progresses through four basic changes prior to being weaned.
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