The normal grazing program can be followed if cows appear to be in adequate body condition. However, thin cows during mid-summer will likely be thin cows at weaning. When adequate amounts of low-quality forage are available, feeding a small amount of protein supplement during the late summer can efficiently increase cow body condition. Feeding 0.6 pound per head per day of protein supplement such as soybean meal (about 1.5 lbs. per head, three times per week) during late summer months (August and September) can increase cow weight by 25 pounds and condition score by 0.5 units. It has been indicated by some scientists that a supplement level of 1 to 1.5 lbs. per head per day may be more desirable to provide greater weight gains.