Stocker and backgrounding
Stocker and backgrounding software to keep young cattle developing on track.
Pastu supports your stocker or backgrounding phase with handling and performance data, so calves and yearlings move on to the next phase ready and uniform.
Growth
Track how calves and yearlings develop through the stocker phase.
Consistency
Manage by lot to keep the program consistent.
Ready for finishing
Get cattle ready to move on to finishing, on grass or in the feedlot.
How Pastu fits your day-to-day work
1) Set up lots
Organize cattle by class and growth goal.
2) Record the routine
Track handling, weights and moves by period.
3) Check gains
Compare performance to spot cattle falling behind.
4) Prepare the next phase
Plan the move to finishing with more predictability.
Practical gains for your ranch
- A more consistent stocker program
- Close control of young cattle lots
- Quick, data-backed adjustments
- Cattle better prepared for finishing
Frequently asked questions
Does Pastu work for intensive stocker programs on pasture?
Yes. It supports intensive stocker programs on grass, with metrics by lot and phase.
Can I compare stocker lots?
Yes. You can track the performance of different lots and periods.
Does the stocker phase connect with finishing?
Yes. The history carries through the production cycle, which makes moving cattle between phases easier.