A feedlot or feed yard is a type of animal feeding operation (AFO) which is used in intensive animal farming, notably beef cattle, but also swine, horses, sheep, turkeys, chickens or ducks, prior to …

Jul 9, 2025 · A feedlot is a type of animal feeding operation specifically designed for raising cattle in confined spaces where they are given specialized diets to promote rapid growth and weight gain.

A feedlot intensively manages cattle or other animals in a relatively small area and feeds them primarily grains until they are ready for processing for human consumption.

Nov 7, 2025 · A feedlot, also known as a feedyard or fattening yard, is a confined animal feeding operation (CAFO) where livestock, primarily cattle, are housed, fed, and managed in concentrated …

Aug 21, 2023 · Feedlots are the final stage of cattle production. They provide a confined area for feeding steers and heifers a mix of grain, silage, hay, and protein supplement.

The feedlot sector is recognised as an intensive production system focused on raising and fattening cattle to achieve an optimal slaughter weight. This process can be divided into two key phases: the …

Jul 27, 2024 · Cattle feedlot operations are designed to efficiently convert feed into high-quality beef, catering to consumer preferences for marbling and tenderness. Cattle typically arrive at feedlots after …

Feb 24, 2025 · The latest USDA-NASS Cattle on Feed report pegged the February 1 feedlot inventory at 11.716 million head in feedlots with 1,000+ capacity, down 0.7 percent year over year.

Apr 19, 2023 · Following their time on pasture, the herd is gathered and placed into feedlots, where they lose the ability to spread out and forage for their own food, since the population of cattle is much …

Miller Cattle & Feedyards sells to five major beef packers so you can be sure we will work for you to find the right fit for your needs. Access to multiple markets gives the feedlot flexibility to feed and sell …