The effect of protected lysine-methionine on gain and health of newly arrived calves

Authors

F.K. Brazle
Gerald L. Stokka

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1994; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 94-373-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 704; Beef; Lysine; Methionine; Protected amino acids; Stocker calves

Abstract

Long-hauled calves averaging 293 lb were allotted to groups fed with or without protected lysine-methionine (Smartamine ML®). Protected lysine-methionin e did not improve ADG in the first 28 days but did improve ADG from 29 to 56 days. It also reduced morbidity (16.1 vs 34.2%) from day 29 to 56. Based on this research, the response of long-hauled calves to protected lysine-methionine in the diet appears to occur after they have recovered from the stress of shipment.

Recommended Citation

Brazle, F.K. and Stokka, Gerald L. (1994) "The effect of protected lysine-methionine on gain and health of newly arrived calves," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2056