Effects of supplemental degradable intake protein on intake and digestibility of low-quality brome hay

Authors

C.P. Mathis
R.C. Cochran
J.S. Heldt
B.C. Woods
Gerald L. Stokka
K. C. Olson
Evan C. Titgemeyer

Keywords

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 97-309-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 804; Cattlemen's Day, 1998; Beef; Steers; Forage; Intake; Digestion; Degradable intake protein

Abstract

The effects of increasing levels of degradable intake and digestion of low-quality brome hay were evaluated using 16 ruminally fistulated beef steers. Trends were evident for small, positive changes in total intake and digestion with increasing level of DIP supplementation. As a result, total digestible to feeding forage to provide .041, .082, and OM intake (TDOMI) increased with DIP supplementation but tended to plateau below the highest supplementation level.

Recommended Citation

Mathis, C.P.; Cochran, R.C.; Heldt, J.S.; Woods, B.C.; Stokka, Gerald L.; Olson, K. C.; and Titgemeyer, Evan C. (1998) "Effects of supplemental degradable intake protein on intake and digestibility of low-quality brome hay," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.1874