The effect of Avoparcin on the performance of grazing steers (1982)

Authors

L.R. Corah
W.D. Busby
Jack G. Riley

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1982; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station); 413; Beef; Performance; Steers

Abstract

One hundred two steers were used to study the effect of Avoparcin on the performance of grazing steers. Four desired dosages -- 0. 200, 400. and 600 mg/head/day -- were compared in a self-fed mineral mix. Feeding Avoparcin at the desired level of 400 mg/head/day increased steer gains By 22%.

Recommended Citation

Corah, L.R.; Busby, W.D.; and Riley, Jack G. (1982) "The effect of Avoparcin on the performance of grazing steers (1982)," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2556