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Article Title
Effects of protein level, calcium:phosphorous ratio and monensin on performance of finishing steers
Keywords
Cattlemen's Day, 1981; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station); 394; Beef; Protein; Calcium:phosphorous ratio; Monensin; Performance; Steers
Abstract
Ration crude protein levels of 10.4% and 12.0% were fed with or without monensin and with calcium-to-phosphorous ratios (Ca:P) of 1:2, 2:1, or 1:1. Steers fed 10.4% crude protein, a 1:1 Ca:P, and Monensin had highest average daily gains and were most efficient. Extra protein in the 12% ration or the extra calcium in the 2:1 ration produced no benefits. Phosphorous in the 1:2 Ca:P apparently was excessive, as indicated by depressed daily gain and poorer efficiency. Monensin significantly increased average daily gain and improved feed efficiency.
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10
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12
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Recommended Citation
Durham, S.; Riley, Jack G.; and Pope, Ronald V.
(1981)
"Effects of protein level, calcium:phosphorous ratio and monensin on performance of finishing steers,"
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports:
Vol. 0:
Iss.
1.
https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2575
