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1976

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Dietary Responses To Processed And Non-Processed Peanuts And Grains By Growing-Finishing Pigs (1976), T F. Balogun, B A. Koch Jan 1976

Dietary Responses To Processed And Non-Processed Peanuts And Grains By Growing-Finishing Pigs (1976), T F. Balogun, B A. Koch

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Twenty-four crossbred barrows and gilts averaging 92 lbs. were used to evaluate whole shelled peanut as a protein and energy source for pigs. Pigs used whole peanuts and corn less efficiently than ground peanuts and corn. Feed intake and average daily gain were greatly improved when peanuts and corn were fed in ground form. Roasting peanuts for one hour at 120 C improved performance only slightly over raw peanuts. Pigs fed a soybean meal diet had slightly better average daily gain than those fed a lysine-supplemented peanut meal diet.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 11, 1976

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Femur Or Phalange Bones As Indicators Of Dietary Phosphorus Deficiency (1976), J Hsu, G L. Allee, B A. Koch Jan 1976

Femur Or Phalange Bones As Indicators Of Dietary Phosphorus Deficiency (1976), J Hsu, G L. Allee, B A. Koch

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Fifteen crossbred gilts averaging 115 pounds were fed one of three phosphorus levels 70 days (to 219 pounds average) then their femur and phalange bones were compared. Each group of five gilts had received either 0.40%, 0.50% or 0.60% total dietary phosphorus and 0.65% dietary calcium during the 70-day feeding period. The basal sorghum-soybean meal ration contained 0.30% of plant phosphorus. Specific gravity and X-ray or chemical analysis of femurs showed no significant differences among groups, but the breaking strength of femurs from gilts fed 0.6% phosphorus was significantly higher than that from gilts fed 0.4% phosphorus. Femur and phalange …

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Acid-Treated High-Moisture Sorghum For Swine (1976), G L. Allee, R Nelson Jan 1976

Acid-Treated High-Moisture Sorghum For Swine (1976), G L. Allee, R Nelson

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Three trials involving 166 growing pigs (initial weight 20.5 pounds) and 96 finishing pigs (initial weight 108.7 pounds) were conducted to investigate effects of feeding high-moisture, acid-treated sorghum to swine. Sorghum harvested at 23% moisture was treated with 1.2% propionic acid. Method of processing (whole or ground) and method of feeding (complete or free-choice) were also evaluated. Pigs fed high-moisture, acid-treated sorghum in a complete ration gained at the same rate and just as efficiently as pigs fed the dry, complete ration. Feeding of supplement free-choice tended to reduce daily gain but not feed efficiency. Finishing pigs fed whole, high-moisture, …

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High-Moisture Sorghum For Growing-Finishing Swine (1976), M Trotter, G L. Allee Jan 1976

High-Moisture Sorghum For Growing-Finishing Swine (1976), M Trotter, G L. Allee

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Eighty-seven crossbred pigs (averaging 95 pounds initially) were used to compare the value of sorghum grain harvested with high-moisture and stored in an oxygen-limiting structure with that harvested with high-moisture and treated with propionic acid (1.2%), and stored in a metal bin, or field dried. Average daily gain, average daily feed intake, and feed/gain ratios in a growth trial and protein and energy digestibilities in a digestion trial, showed that high-moisture sorghum grain and field-dried sorghum have equal feeding values when compared on a dry-matter basis.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 11, 1976

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Trace Mineral Levels During Gestation Of Sows In Confinement-Effects On Immunoglobin Performance And Health Of Neonatal Pigs (1976), D A. Schoneweis, G L. Allee Jan 1976

Trace Mineral Levels During Gestation Of Sows In Confinement-Effects On Immunoglobin Performance And Health Of Neonatal Pigs (1976), D A. Schoneweis, G L. Allee

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

We compared the effects of two levels of trace minerals fed dams during gestation on the hemoglobin, packed cell volume, performance, and health of 31 litters of neonatal pigs. The dams had been on concrete all of their lives. There were no significant differences in the hemoglobin or packed cell volume in pigs due to trace mineral levels fed the dam during gestation. There were no apparent differences in the incidence of neonatal disease or other problems in any of the pigs. These results indicate no benefit from adding excess trace minerals to the ration of sows during gestation, even …

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Flushing Cows, R.R. Schalles, G. Kiracofe, E.F. Smith Jan 1976

Flushing Cows, R.R. Schalles, G. Kiracofe, E.F. Smith

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Starting to flush cows 95 days before the breeding season began significantly increase conception rate and required less total feed.

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Synchronization Of Estrus In Beef Cows, M. Heekin, G.H. Kiracofe, V. Hultine, R.R. Schalles, R.M. Mckee Jan 1976

Synchronization Of Estrus In Beef Cows, M. Heekin, G.H. Kiracofe, V. Hultine, R.R. Schalles, R.M. Mckee

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

We used 79 cows to evaluate Syncromate B (G.D. Searle, Co.) as an estrus-synchronizing agent. Management of five groups of cows was: (1) nonsynchronized, bred naturally; (2) nonsynchronized, bred artificially; (3) synchronized, bred naturally; (4) synchronized, bred artificially at estrus; and (5) synchronized, bred artificially 60 hours after implant was removed. Conception rates were not affected by artificial breeding or synchronization. However, not all cows synchronized showed estrus. Percentages of cows bred during the first 25 days of the breeding season were 72.2, 71.4, 84.6, 68.7, 83.8 for groups 1 through 5, respectively.

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Energy Levels For Growing And Finishing Steers, K. Bolsen, Michael E. Dikeman, Jack G. Riley Jan 1976

Energy Levels For Growing And Finishing Steers, K. Bolsen, Michael E. Dikeman, Jack G. Riley

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Four combinations of low (LE), moderate (ME) and high (HE) energy rations were fed to growing and finishing steers. The four treatments were: LE-ME; LE-HE; ME-ME and ME-HE. All steers were more efficient during the growing phase (473 to 750 lbs.) than the finishing phase (750 to 1050 lbs.). During the growing phase, performance of steers fed the ME ration exceeded that of steers fed the LE ration. During the finishing phase, performance of steers fed the HE ration exceeded that of steers fed the ME ration. Steers on the LE-HE treatment required more energy per lb. of gain than …

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Reliability Of U.S.D.A. Beef Carcass Yield Grades In Reflecting Differences In Retail Yields, R.J. Lipsey, Dell M. Allen, Michael E. Dikeman Jan 1976

Reliability Of U.S.D.A. Beef Carcass Yield Grades In Reflecting Differences In Retail Yields, R.J. Lipsey, Dell M. Allen, Michael E. Dikeman

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Retail cut-out and U.S.D.A. yield grade data were obtained on 1,121 carcasses of steers from Hereford and Angus dams mated artificially to Hereford, Angus, Jersey, Limousin, South Devon, Simmental and Charolais bulls. Calves were weaned when approximately 215 days old, conditioned 28 days, fed an average of 218 days after weaning before being slaughtered in a commercial slaughter plant. Carcass cooler data were obtained and the right side of each carcass was cut into closely trimmed, essentially boneless retail cuts at the KSU food service building. Beef yield grades do reflect definite differences in retail yields. Statistical tests indicated less …

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Whey-Reconstituted Milo For Finishing Beef Heifers, K. Bolsen, C. Grimes, R. Mickelson Jan 1976

Whey-Reconstituted Milo For Finishing Beef Heifers, K. Bolsen, C. Grimes, R. Mickelson

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Three milo treatments were evaluated in finishing rations for heifers: dry-rolled, reconstituted with water, and reconstituted with whey. Reconstituting milo with water or whey did not increase weight gain or efficiency of heifers over that of heifers fed dry-rolled milo. The slowest and least efficient gains were produced by the water-reconstituted milo. Performances were similar for the dry-rolled and whey-reconstituted milo treatments.

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Factors Influencing Net Income From A Steer Through Feedlot, J.K. Blum, R.R. Schalles, K.O. Zoellner Jan 1976

Factors Influencing Net Income From A Steer Through Feedlot, J.K. Blum, R.R. Schalles, K.O. Zoellner

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Steers entering feedlots with higher starting weight per day of age had greater net value a t slaughter than lighter steers. Faster gaining steers brought the highest net income. Age on feed did not influence net income. High dressing percentage increased the net income but generally the relationship was low between carcass traits and net income.

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Sources Of Roughage And Milo For Finishing Steers, K. Bolsen, Jack G. Riley Jan 1976

Sources Of Roughage And Milo For Finishing Steers, K. Bolsen, Jack G. Riley

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

One hundred five yearling steers were used to evaluate seven milo treatments: (1) dry, (2) micronized, (3) steam flaked +.2% propionic acid (acid-flake), (4) field harvested high moisture (F-HM) ensiled whole in an 02 -limiting silo, (5) F-HM rolled and ensiled in a concrete stave silo, (6) reconstituted, high moisture (R-HM) ensiled whole in an 02 -limiting silo and (7) R-HM rolled and ensiled in a concrete stave silo; and three roughages: (1) corn silage, (2) equal parts sorghum silage and milo stover silage and (3) milo stover pellets. The complete mixed rations fed during the 92-day trial were 80% …

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