Effect of limit-fed, high energy growing rations on the performance of feedlot steers

Authors

G. Goldy
B. Downey
K. Bolsen
Jack G. Riley

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; Feedlot; Steers; High energy rations

Abstract

Steers red high-concentrate limit-fed rations were more efficient during growing than steers fed silage plus grain at 25% of their dry matter (DM) intake, or silage only. The limit-fed cattle also tended to gain faster (P<.10) and were more efficient (P<.05) during the finishing phase and did not have the expected depressed DM intakes compared to cattle fed the other growing-phase rations. Steers fed barely had lower DM intakes (P<.05) but gained more efficiently (P<.05) than those fed grain sorghum.

Recommended Citation

Goldy, G.; Downey, B.; Bolsen, K.; and Riley, Jack G. (1988) "Effect of limit-fed, high energy growing rations on the performance of feedlot steers," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2334