Effects of Betaine on Protein Deposition in Growing Cattle with Modulated Methyl Group Status

Authors

M. S. Grant, Kansas State UniversityFollow
J. M. Marsh, Kansas State UniversityFollow
K. J. Hazlewood, Kansas State UniversityFollow
M. D. Miesner, Kansas State UniversityFollow
E. C. Titgemeyer, Kansas State University, ManhattanFollow

Keywords

betaine, guanidinoacetic acid, growing cattle

Abstract

Objective:This study was conducted to evaluate effects of guanidinoacetic acid and creatine supplementation in the presence or absence of supplemental betaine on lean tissue growth in growing cattle.

Study Description:Seven ruminally cannulated Holstein steers (417 lb) were used in an experiment where each steer received each of six treatments. The first treatment set was conducted via abomasal infusion of a saline solution (control), 15 g/day guanidinoacetic acid (GAA), or 16.8 g/day creatine, and the second set was conducted via abomasal infusion of 0 or 5.6 g/day betaine; all treatment combinations were represented. Complete collection of urine and feces was used to determine nitrogen retention as a measure of protein deposition. Steers were limit-fed a corn-based diet similar to that of a production-type setting.

Bottom line:Supplementing 5.6 g/day betaine increased lean tissue growth in growing steers fed corn-based diets.

Recommended Citation

Grant, M. S.; Marsh, J. M.; Hazlewood, K. J.; Miesner, M. D.; and Titgemeyer, E. C. (2022) "Effects of Betaine on Protein Deposition in Growing Cattle with Modulated Methyl Group Status," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 8: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.8234