Nevada Northeast/Central Area livestock specialist DAN NELSON, Nevada White Pine County Extension agent and JASON C. DAVISON, Nevada Northeast/Central Area Forage and alternative crops specialist Feeding range cattle through the winter is the most costly aspect of many livestock operations. However, if hay quality is matched to the nutritional demands of cattle, the purchase of supplements can be reduced and herd production can be increased. This can be accomplished by simply planning the sequence of hay feeding.