Stocking rate and supplementation of steers grazing bluestem pasture in early summer

Authors

E.F. Smith
Jack G. Riley
Clenton E. Owensby
R.R. Schalles
Ronald W. Graber

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1985; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 85-319-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 470; Beef; Stocking rate; Steers; Bluestem

Abstract

Native bluestem pastures were grazed from May 8 to July 18, 1984 by steers with an average beginning weight of 553 lb, at stocking rates of 1.7, 1.5, and 1.25 acres per steer. Gains per acre were higher (P<.01) with increased stocking rate (97, 111, 132 lb/acre). Daily gains were similar for the three stocking rates (2.34, 2.35, 2.36 lb/day). Daily supplementation with about 1.5 lb sorghum grain plus Rumensin® per head significantly increased gains.

Recommended Citation

Smith, E.F.; Riley, Jack G.; Owensby, Clenton E.; Schalles, R.R.; and Graber, Ronald W. (1985) "Stocking rate and supplementation of steers grazing bluestem pasture in early summer," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2444