Stocking rate and supplementation of steers grazing bluestem pasture in early summer (1985)

Authors

E.F. Smith
Jack G. Riley
Clenton E. Owensby
R.R. Schalles
Ronald W. Graber

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1985; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 85-319-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 470; Beef; Stocking rate; Steers; Bluestem

Abstract

Native bluestem pastures were grazed from May 8 to July 18, 1984 by steers with an average beginning weight of 553 lb, at stocking rates of 1.7, 1.5, and 1.25 acres per steer. Gains per acre were higher (P<.01) with increased stocking rate (97, 111, 132 lb/acre). Daily gains were similar for the three stocking rates (2.34, 2.35, 2.36 lb/day). Daily supplementation with about 1.5 lb sorghum grain plus Rumensin® per head significantly increased gains.

Recommended Citation

Smith, E.F.; Riley, Jack G.; Owensby, Clenton E.; Schalles, R.R.; and Graber, Ronald W. (1985) "Stocking rate and supplementation of steers grazing bluestem pasture in early summer (1985)," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2444