Effects of roughage and protein levels on performance of finishing steers and heifers

Authors

K.F. Harrison
Jack G. Riley

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1974; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station); 210; Beef; Roughage; Protein; Performance; Steers; Heifers

Abstract

A 142-day trial used 36 Angus steers and 63 mixed-breed heifers to study the effects of roughage and protein levels in beef cattle finishing rations. Results from a 13% crude protein ration the first 70 days or a ration with supplemental protein removed the final 30 days did not differ significantly from results with an 11% crude protein ration. Rations containing 10.0, 17.5 or 25.0% roughage (dry matter basis) made no significant difference in performances by steers or heifers.

Recommended Citation

Harrison, K.F. and Riley, Jack G. (1974) "Effects of roughage and protein levels on performance of finishing steers and heifers," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2752