Milo stover, forage sorghum and alfalfa silages for growing heifers

Authors

K. Bolsen
Jack G. Riley
C. Grimes

Keywords

Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station); 291; Cattlemen's Day, 1977; Beef; Milo stover; Forage sorghum; Alfalfa silages; Heifers

Abstract

Ninety heifer calves were used to compare six rations containing various combinations of milo stover, forage sorghum and alfalfa silages. In the 96-day trial, heifers fed 100% forage sorghum silage outperformed heifers fed 100% milo stover silage. Adding forage sorghum or alfalfa silage to the 100% milo stover silage ration improved rate and efficiency of gain. Observed gains and efficiencies for the 67% milo stover + 33% forage sorghum and for the 33% milo stover + 67% forage sorghum silage rations exceeded predicted gains and efficiencies an average of 10.7% and 11.5%, respectively.

Recommended Citation

Bolsen, K.; Riley, Jack G.; and Grimes, C. (1977) "Milo stover, forage sorghum and alfalfa silages for growing heifers," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2696