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#steer #steerconfinement #heifers #cowfeed #cattle #beefcattle #cattlefeed How many kilos of feed does a heifer eat per day in confinement? From the moment the cattle enter the fattening pens, the responsibility for the animal's good performance falls to the person who will finish the steer. Providing adequate food and plenty of water is essential. On average, a steer consumes 14 kilos of food and up to 60 liters of water per day. How to fatten heifers quickly? One of the most recommended foods for fattening free-range heifers is sugarcane, in addition to being a product that grows very well in Brazilian soil and provides the producer with the possibility of using the byproduct of sugar or alcohol production for cattle feed, reducing material loss. How many kilos of feed does a heifer eat? We know that a cow needs to eat around 3% of its live weight per day, so a 600kg animal will need to consume 18kg of dry matter (DM) per day. What is the best vitamin for heifers? Vitamin B12 acts in the synthesis of energy, increasing food intake and improving the nutritional status of the cow. What foods should I provide to raise a good heifer? Excellent quality and well-managed pastures can supply the nutrients for the growth of heifers, as long as a mineral mixture is always available. Bulky supplementation in the dry season should be done with chopped green forage, sugar cane added with 1% urea, silage or hay. Confinement on small properties