Stretching Feed Supplies with Barry Yaremcio

Barry Yaremcio is a nutritionist from Camrose, Alberta who provides nutrition and management consulting to beef producers.  Barry spent years working as a nutritionist with Alberta Agriculture and has a wealth of practical experience.  He is joining the podcast to discuss the challenges associated with drought and to discuss the important things to focus on when trying to stretch your feed supplies when forage may be limited.  Here is a link to Barry's website where you can read his blog and learn more about his consulting services.  https://www.beefconsultant.com/00:00 – 1:25   Welcome and Introductions 01:26 – 05:09   Importance of maintaining body condition05:10 - 07:28 Correcting less than ideal body condition scores07:29 - 09:16   Drought impacts on feed quality09:17 - 13:42   Importance of feed testing, bale weights and cow weights when feed is limited13:43 – 24:44   Using alternative feeds that might be used to stretch supplies -Kochia, Green Feed, Screening pellets, Distillers grains, Canola regrowth, Cocktail mixes for grazing24:45- 27:33 Rules of thumb for feeding straw27:34 – 29:29 Dealing with tight feed supplies29:30 – 30:55 Wrap up