"It is said that it takes about 2# of feed dry matter basis a day per hundred weight for a cow

to maintain herself if you don't take temperature into consideration.

 This might give you an idea of how much feed a cow harvests for herself during the grazing period and if you harvest feed for her how many more acres you would need."

I believe that to be correct, Clarence. If cows need to gain some weight

they need at least 2.5% of their body weight per hundred and 3% would be even better.

 And when it gets really cold, you can't feed a cow enough. The best time to get them in shape for winter is before winter sets in.

Excuse me. I guess that wasn't really what was being discussed here. Didn't mean to

hijack the thread but it is a good thing to remember so I'll leave it.