During which phase do cattle typically graze and are 2-8 months old?

Cattle that are typically 2-8 months old and are grazing are in the stocker phase. During this phase, calves have already been weaned and are often placed on pasture or forage where they can graze and grow in a low-cost manner. The primary goal in this phase is to take advantage of available forage to promote growth before the cattle are sent to the feedlot for finishing.

In contrast, the feedlot phase is for older cattle that have already left the stocker phase and are primarily fed a high-energy diet to prepare them for market. The cull phase involves animals that are removed from the herd for various reasons, often related to age or health issues, and is not associated with growth and grazing. The finished phase refers to cattle that have reached market weight and optimal fat cover after being fed at the feedlot. Therefore, the stocker phase is indeed the correct context for cattle that are grazing and between 2-8 months old.