Performance of steers limit-fed in drylot or on mature native pasture

Authors

F.K. Brazle
Gerry L. Kuhl

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1990; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 90-361-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 592; Beef; Mature grass; Drylot; Growing; Limit feeding

Abstract

Growing steers were limit-fed the same amount of a grain- and silage-based ration either in drylot or on dormant native range. The steers wintered on pasture gained 14.2% slower (1.82 V5 2.08 lb/d; P<.01) and were 15.3% less efficient than those in drylot, apparently because of increased energy expenditure from voluntary exercise.

Recommended Citation

Brazle, F.K. and Kuhl, Gerry L. (1990) "Performance of steers limit-fed in drylot or on mature native pasture," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2241