Effect of thiabendazole on gains of stockers grazing 50% endophyte fungus-infected, tall fescue pastures (1986)

Authors

F. Brazle

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1986; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 86-320-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 494; Beef; Thiabendazole; Stockers; Fescue; Endophyte

Abstract

Thiabendazole (TBZ®) wormer pellets were added to either a mineral or grain mix in two experiments with steers grazing 50% endophyte fungus-infected, tall fescue pastures. Research from other stations has suggested that TBZ® partially overcomes the toxicity of endophyte fungus. In our experiments, steers received .2 g of TBZ® per 100 lb body weight per day, but daily gain was not improved during the grazing period.

Recommended Citation

Brazle, F. (1986) "Effect of thiabendazole on gains of stockers grazing 50% endophyte fungus-infected, tall fescue pastures (1986)," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2436