Influence of Ralgro® on suckling calf performance on tall fescue pastures with various levels of endophyte infestation

Authors

F. Brazle
J. Whittier

Keywords

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 88-363-S; Cattlemen's Day, 1988; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 539; Beef; Ralgo®; Performance; Fescue; Endophyte

Abstract

Four hundred and ten cow-calf pairs were allotted to tall fescue pastures containing 40, 45, or 70% endophyte fungus infestation. One half of the calves in each pasture were implanted with Ralgro® initially and reimplanted about 110 days later. Calf gains on the 70% endophyte fungus pasture showed a greater (P<.05) response to implanting than those grazing the 40 and 45% endophyte-infested tall fescue pastures during the 165 day trial.

Recommended Citation

Brazle, F. and Whittier, J. (1988) "Influence of Ralgro® on suckling calf performance on tall fescue pastures with various levels of endophyte infestation," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2327