The Beef Podcast Show - Don Scarrow: Potato Waste for Finishing Cattle | Ep. 163

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Don Scarrow, a feedlot owner and operator, shares how he finishes cattle while using potato waste as his main starch source. He explains the challenges he faced early on with bloat and acidosis-related losses and the strategies that helped stabilize rumen health and improve consistency. Don also discusses diet structure, carcass results, and practical management insights from his operation. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Potato feeding for cattle
• Acidosis management
• Diet management
• Finishing performance
• Operational strategies

Meet the guest:

Don Scarrow is a feedlot owner and operator from Idaho who finishes cattle and sells to a beef packer as part of an all-natural feeding and marketing program. His experience centers on using potato waste as a primary starch source while managing acidosis, bloat, feed efficiency, and carcass grading outcomes. 

Listen to Don Scarrow's insights on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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