Influence of alfalfa harvesting and storing methods on steer performance

Authors

K.K. Bolsen
L.L. Berger
Jack G. Riley

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1974; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station); 210; Beef; Alfalfa; Steer; Performance

Abstract

Three alfalfa treatments were evaluated in a steer performance trial: (1) direct-cut and ensiled with dry milo, (2) field-wilted and ensiled, with milo added at feeding and (3) baled, with milo added at feeding. The rations contained 45.4, 50.9 and 48.1 percent milo, respectively. During the 84-day trial, yearling steers made similar gains on the three rations. Direct-cut and ensiled alfalfa produced the most efficient gain; hay the least efficient. Potential beef gain per acre of alfalfa was lowest from baled hay.

Recommended Citation

Bolsen, K.K.; Berger, L.L.; and Riley, Jack G. (1974) "Influence of alfalfa harvesting and storing methods on steer performance," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2770