Where Pasture Meets Sky Costs to run a successful cow/calf operation continue to rise, so ranchers are motivated more than ever to find the most efficient ways to keep herds healthy and productive. Lance Kennington, Ph.D., CHS animal nutritionist, recommends creep feeding as an optimal way to supplement calves with necessary energy, protein, vitamins and minerals, particularly in the grass-focused Western states. “Early creep trials led some producers to think creep feeding didn’t pay,” says Kennington. But improvements in cattle genetics, feed formulations and field trials changed the picture, says Kennington, and now creep feeding is a common regimen for value-minded producers. You might say it’s just what the doctor ordered. — Lisa Graham-Peterson •• LEARN MORE •• Read about Payback ™ Feeds and CHS Nutrition at www.paybacknutrition.com. Your CHS Connection 17