Depending on access to grazed forages, many producers in a dry lot scenario opt to feed hay in ring feeders. While bunk feeding is the “gold standard” for waste minimization, there is significant ...

However, their circular design and unobstructed foundation contribute to a large portion of hay never making it past an animal’s mouth. “Open-bottom feeders make it easy for cattle to pull the ...

Reducing hay waste is one of the simplest ways to improve the efficiency and profitability of cattle operations. Every ...

Hay is a critical feed for livestock worldwide ... Large hay bales (generally round): Measure 5 feet wide by 6 feet in diameter (1.5 × 1.8 meters) while weighing around 1,500 pounds (680 kilograms).