Effect of salt form and processing method on salt intake and beef cattle performance (1983)

Authors

Lyle W. Lomas

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1983; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station); 427; Beef; Salt; Intake; Performance

Abstract

Processing method (evaporated vs. rock) had no effect on salt consumption or weight gain of growing stocker cattle. Steers consumed 2.18 times more loose salt than block salt.

Recommended Citation

Lomas, Lyle W. (1983) "Effect of salt form and processing method on salt intake and beef cattle performance (1983)," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2537