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1987

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Color Formation And Retention In Fresh Beef, Donald H. Kropf, Melvin C. Hunt, D. Piske Jan 1987

Color Formation And Retention In Fresh Beef, Donald H. Kropf, Melvin C. Hunt, D. Piske

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We conducted two studies in response to a severe problem with ground beef color encountered by beef fabricators and retailers. We concluded that: (1) Loss of muscle chemical-reducing capability upon grinding, with subsequent color deterioration, results from both the mechanical effect of grinding and incorporation of oxygen into the beef. (2) Flat, thin, surface muscles from beef carcasses retain more ability to bloom (turn bright red) if they are removed by hot boning or after a relatively short chill period.


Measurement Of The Binding Properties Of Meat Used In Restructured Beef Products, S.J. Goll, Curtis L. Kastner Jan 1987

Measurement Of The Binding Properties Of Meat Used In Restructured Beef Products, S.J. Goll, Curtis L. Kastner

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The dried weight of the material washed from meat surfaces by distilled water closely paralleled the binding strength between meat particles as measured by tensile strength testing. Sponges added to meat pieces during mixing were a poor estimation of protein extraction and binding strength.


Influence Of Ionophore Addition To A High-Concentrate Diet On Net Nutrient Absorption In Steers, D.L. Harmon, K.L. Gross, T.B. Avery Jan 1987

Influence Of Ionophore Addition To A High-Concentrate Diet On Net Nutrient Absorption In Steers, D.L. Harmon, K.L. Gross, T.B. Avery

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Feeding the ionophores monensin and lasalocid In a high-concentrate diet resulted in gut tissues utilizing less glucose. Monensin caused less urea to be recycled. The new, experimental ionophore (lCI 139603) resulted in an increased net absorption of acetate. Thus, ionophores may differ in how they execute their effects on feed efficiency.


Effects Of Energy Level And Lasalocid On Productivity Of Fall-Calving, First-Calf Heifers, T. Goehring, L. Corah, James J. Higgins Jan 1987

Effects Of Energy Level And Lasalocid On Productivity Of Fall-Calving, First-Calf Heifers, T. Goehring, L. Corah, James J. Higgins

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Fall-calving, first-calf heifers (136 head) were fed TDN levels approximating 85% or 100% of NRC recommendations, with or without 200 mg/hd/day lasalocid. Those fed the recommended diet gained more weight from 130 days prepartum to calving and showed more improvement in condition score before calving than those on the low-energy diet. After calving, the group fed the recommended energy level lost less weight and condition and had better reproductive performance than the low-energy group. The only effect of lasalocid was to improve calf performance in the low-energy group.


Effects Of Rumensin® Ruminal Delivery Devices In Grazing Cattle On Subsequent Feedlot Performance, Jack G. Riley, B. Cochran, Ronald V. Pope Jan 1987

Effects Of Rumensin® Ruminal Delivery Devices In Grazing Cattle On Subsequent Feedlot Performance, Jack G. Riley, B. Cochran, Ronald V. Pope

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Rumensin® Ruminal Delivery Devices put in place 76 days prior to steers entering a feedlot resulted in an average reduction in daily dry matter intake of 3.6% and a small 1.8% increase in daily gain during a controlled 28-day feeding phase. All steers were fed an 85% concentrate feedlot diet fortified with 30g/ton of Rumensin® and 10 g/ton of tylan®.


Relationship Of Age At Puberty And Postpartum Interval To Estrus In Angus X Hereford And Brahman X Hereford Females, D.J. Patterson, L.R. Corah, J.R. Brethour, W.R. Negus Jan 1987

Relationship Of Age At Puberty And Postpartum Interval To Estrus In Angus X Hereford And Brahman X Hereford Females, D.J. Patterson, L.R. Corah, J.R. Brethour, W.R. Negus

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Records of age at puberty (AAP) and postpartum interval to estrus (PPI) for heifers calving first at 2 years of age were used to determine the relationship between the two reproductive parameters. In Brahman x Hereford (BxH) females, there was no relationship between AAP and PPJ. In Angus x Hereford (AxH) females, PPI increased as AAP decreased. The data suggest that heifers heavier at weaning reach puberty younger, but PPJ may be longer following their first calving. Heifers larger at weaning may need to be managed differently to improve performance during the first postpartum period.


Calving And Reproductive Performance Of Angus X Hereford And Brahman X Hereford Heifers Fed To Prebreeding Target Weights, D.J. Patterson, L.R. Corah, J.R. Brethour, W.R. Negus Jan 1987

Calving And Reproductive Performance Of Angus X Hereford And Brahman X Hereford Heifers Fed To Prebreeding Target Weights, D.J. Patterson, L.R. Corah, J.R. Brethour, W.R. Negus

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The effect of heifer development on first calving and subsequent reproductive performance was evaluated in Angus x Hereford (AxH) and Brahman x Hereford (BxH) females. Heifers were fed to reach either 55% or 65% of their projected mature body weight by the start of their first breeding season. After breeding, the heifers were managed as a typical commercial range beef cow herd. Angus x Hereford heifers developed to the higher prebreeding target weights: 1) were heavier (P<.05) at calving; 2) had larger (P<.05) total precalving pelvic areas; and 3) had higher (P<.05) average postcalving body condition scores. Precalving pelvic areas were also greater (P<.05) among BxH females developed to the higher prebreeding target weight. Angus x Hereford heifers fed to the low target weight experienced 23.5% more calving problems (52.3 vs 28.8%). Only 11.3% of the BxH heifers required assistance at calving, and calving difficulty was not related to nutritional level. Postpartum interval to estrus (PPJ) was longer among low target AxH heifers, but not in BxH heifers. Calf weaning weight was not affected by heifer development; however, weights were heavier for calves raised by the BxH heifers. These data suggest that differences in weight and condition prior to first breeding persist through to the heifer's first calving and postpartum period.


Effects Of Mga And Prostaglandin On Estrus Induction And Synchronization In Cows And Heifers, R.C. Perry, G.W. Boyd, T.B. Goehring, L.R. Corah Jan 1987

Effects Of Mga And Prostaglandin On Estrus Induction And Synchronization In Cows And Heifers, R.C. Perry, G.W. Boyd, T.B. Goehring, L.R. Corah

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Four trials were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of Melegestrol Acetate (MGA ®) and prostaglandin (PGF) in inducing and synchronizing estrus. In trial 1, treated heifers were fed MGA for 7 days and given a PGF injection on either the first or last day of MGA feeding. The 7-day estrus response was higher (P<.01) for treated heifers than untreated controls. In trial 2, treated cows were fed MGA for 7 days and given a PGF Injection on the last day of MGA feeding or 13 days after the last day of MGA feeding. The 7-day estrus response was also higher (P<.01) in treated cows. In trial 3, 59 cows were fed MGA for 7 days followed by a PGF injection, and exposed to bulls for 66 days. The MGA-PGF treatment was ineffective in synchronizing estrus and hastening conception. In trial 4, feeding MGA for 7 days successfully synchronized estrus in. cycling cows, but first service conception rates were reduced by 10% in the Kansas study and by 16% in a four state study.


Effect Of Commercial Inoculants On The Fermentation Of Alfalfa, Corn, Forage Sorghum, And Triticale Silages, K. Bolsen, H. Ilg, A. Laytimi, R. Hart, V. Chain, L. Nuzback, Daniel Y.C. Fung Jan 1987

Effect Of Commercial Inoculants On The Fermentation Of Alfalfa, Corn, Forage Sorghum, And Triticale Silages, K. Bolsen, H. Ilg, A. Laytimi, R. Hart, V. Chain, L. Nuzback, Daniel Y.C. Fung

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Fourteen commercial inoculants were evaluated in seven trials using alfalfa, corn, forage sorghum, and triticale silages. Microbial profiles of the inoculants and of the crops differed widely. Viable lactic acid bacteria (LAB) supplied per gram of fresh crop by the inoculants ranged from less than 103 to over 103. Only the alfalfas had 10 or fewer LAB per gram of crop when the forages were treated and as a result, fermentation responses were excellent for those inoculants that supplied 10 or more LAB per gram of treated crop. Corn and triticale underwent a very rapid fermentation rate with very little …


Additive-Treated Corn Silages For Growing Cattle, K. Bolsen, H. Ilg, B. Kirch, A. Laytimi, Lyle W. Lomas Jan 1987

Additive-Treated Corn Silages For Growing Cattle, K. Bolsen, H. Ilg, B. Kirch, A. Laytimi, Lyle W. Lomas

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Whole-plant corn silages were treated with USO3M or Silo-Best Soluble® in one trial and with Garst M-74® in a second trial. In Trial 1 all three silages were well preserved and moderately stable in the air. USO3M silage lost less dry matter during fermentation than control or Silo-Best silages. Cattle fed the USO3M silage made 7.6% faster gains and were 5.2% more efficient than those fed the control silage. Cattle performance with the Silo-Best Soluble and control silages was similar. In trial 2, heifer gains were nearly identical for both control and Garst M-74 silages.


Effect Of Environmental Temperature And An Inoculant On The Fermentation Of Forage Sorghum Silage, K. Bolsen Jan 1987

Effect Of Environmental Temperature And An Inoculant On The Fermentation Of Forage Sorghum Silage, K. Bolsen

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The inoculants, BioPower®, increased the rate and efficiency of ensiling in Acco Paymaster 351 forage sorghum regardless of storage temperature. The untreated, 60 F silage fermentated slower and had higher pH, lower lactic acid, and higher acetic acid values than its 90 F counterpart.


Whole-Plant Forage And Grain Sorghum Silages For Growing Cattle, B. Kirch, S. Hamma, K. Bolsen, H. Ilg, J. Hoover Jan 1987

Whole-Plant Forage And Grain Sorghum Silages For Growing Cattle, B. Kirch, S. Hamma, K. Bolsen, H. Ilg, J. Hoover

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Four trials were conducted to determine the feeding value of whole-plant forage and grain sorghum silages. In general, growing cattle fed grain sorghum hybrids (NK2778, Funk's 550, DeKalb 42Y, DeKalb E67) out performed those fed forage sorghum silages. Only moderate to high grain-content, forage sorghums (Buffalo Canex, Pioneer 947, Acco 351) gave performances that approached the grain sorghums. Low grain-content and nonheading forage sorghums (DeKalb 25E, Funk's G-1990) resulted in the poorest cattle performance. These studies indicate that grain content of a sorghum silage is the major determinant of cattle performance and that whole-plant grain sorghums should produce the fastest …


Evaluation Of Stocking Rate, Compudose® Implants, And Rumensin® Ruminal Delivery Devices Within Intensive-Early Stocking, R.C. Cochran, Jack G. Riley, Clenton E. Owensby, G. Towne, E.S. Vanzant, Ronald V. Pope Jan 1987

Evaluation Of Stocking Rate, Compudose® Implants, And Rumensin® Ruminal Delivery Devices Within Intensive-Early Stocking, R.C. Cochran, Jack G. Riley, Clenton E. Owensby, G. Towne, E.S. Vanzant, Ronald V. Pope

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Stocking rate in an intensive-early stocking system (1.25, 1.50, or 1.76 acres per steer) did not influence steer gains. Available forage on loamy upland sites was lower after steer removal on July 15 for the highest stocking rate. However, after late season rest, available forage was similar for all stocking rates. Steer gains were consistently greater for groups implanted with Compudose® (estradiol 78β or Compudose plus a Rumensin® (monensin) ruminal delivery device. The Rumensin device alone was successful in increasing average daily gain only at the highest stocking rate.


Effect Of Maturity At Harvest On Yield, Composition, And Feeding Value Of Forage And Grain Sorghum Silages, S. Hamma, B. Kirch, B. Downey, J. White, K. Bolsen Jan 1987

Effect Of Maturity At Harvest On Yield, Composition, And Feeding Value Of Forage And Grain Sorghum Silages, S. Hamma, B. Kirch, B. Downey, J. White, K. Bolsen

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In the last 2 years, three trials were conducted to determine the influence of hybrid and stage of maturity at harvest on silage yield, composition, and nutritive value for 15 forage and nine grain sorghum hybrids. Agronomic data, such as days to half bloom, plant height, and whole-plant dry matter (OM) and grain yields, were also obtained. In Trial 1, Pioneer 947, Acco Paymaster 351, and DeKalb 25E forage sorghum hybrids had different whole-plant OM and crude protein (CP) contents. Whole-plant OM increased, whereas CP generally decreased with advancing maturity. Hybrid affected both DM intake and CP digestibility. Results indicated …


Grazing And Feedlot Performance Of Heifers Spayed By Two Methods, S.B. Laudert, Gerry L. Kuhl, A.J. Edwards Jan 1987

Grazing And Feedlot Performance Of Heifers Spayed By Two Methods, S.B. Laudert, Gerry L. Kuhl, A.J. Edwards

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Two field trials were conducted to compare the pasture and finishing performance of heifers spayed by the Kimberling-Rupp(K-R) technique or by flank spaying plus autografting a piece of ovarian tissue into the rumen wall (FS+A). In trial 1, neither spaying method resulted in gains of grazing heifers different from that of intake controls; however, FS+A heifers gained 5.1% faster than K-R spayed heifers. In trial 2, grazing gains of heifers spayed by the two techniques were similar. During the finishing phase, no performance difference was found among intact, K-R, or FS+A heifers in trial 1 or between K-R and FS+A …


Implant Comparisons In Grazing And Finishing Spayed Heifers, S.B. Laudert, Gerry L. Kuhl, A.J. Edwards Jan 1987

Implant Comparisons In Grazing And Finishing Spayed Heifers, S.B. Laudert, Gerry L. Kuhl, A.J. Edwards

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Heifers that were flank-spayed plus rumen-ovarian autografted (FS+A) responded similarly to Ralgro®, Synovex-H®, and Synovex-S® implants on' pasture. Grazing heifers spayed by the Kimberling-Rupp technique also responded similarly to Synovex-H and Synovex-S implants. During the finishing phase, heifers implanted with Synovex-S gained 5.7% faster than heifers implanted with Ralgro, and those implanted with Synovex-H were intermediate in performance. There was no statistical interaction between spaying method and implant treatment during either the grazing or finishing phases.


Effect Of Several Spaying Methods On Grazing Heifer Gains, Gerry L. Kuhl, T. Goehring, B. Ritter, S. Laudert, W. Mccully Jan 1987

Effect Of Several Spaying Methods On Grazing Heifer Gains, Gerry L. Kuhl, T. Goehring, B. Ritter, S. Laudert, W. Mccully

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Several spaying and ovarian autografting methods were tested in three field trials with 658 grazing heifers. None of the techniques examined were found to have a beneficial effect on heifer gains compared to intact controls. Heifers' initial weight, frame size, and body condition score were associated with cattle performance; however, their relative impact on gains varied across the three trials.


Effect Of Stocker Receiving Diet On Subsequent Pasture Gains, F. Brazle, Gerry L. Kuhl, D. Harmon Jan 1987

Effect Of Stocker Receiving Diet On Subsequent Pasture Gains, F. Brazle, Gerry L. Kuhl, D. Harmon

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Seven diets were fed for 27 days to newly arrived heifers to evaluate their impact on stocker gains during the receiving and pasture periods. The diets were as follows: soybean hulls plus soybean meal; suncured alfalfa plus wheat middlings; dehydrated alfalfa plus grain sorghum; distillers dried grain plus cottonseed hulls; brome hay plus 2 lb protein supplement/day; prairie hay plus 2 lb protein supplement/day; and a commercial receiving ration. During the receiving period, diets of soybean hulls plus soybean meal, distillers dried grain plus cottonseed hulls, and the commercial receiving ration produced the highest cattle gains. The soybean hull plus …


Effect Of Supplemental Protein:Energy Ratio On The Intake, Digestibility, Fill, And Turnover Of Dormant Bluestem Range-Grasses, T. Delcurto, R.C. Cochran, K.A. Jacques, D.L. Harmon, G. Towne, T.B. Avery, E.S. Vanzant Jan 1987

Effect Of Supplemental Protein:Energy Ratio On The Intake, Digestibility, Fill, And Turnover Of Dormant Bluestem Range-Grasses, T. Delcurto, R.C. Cochran, K.A. Jacques, D.L. Harmon, G. Towne, T.B. Avery, E.S. Vanzant

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Feeding a low crude protein (12%) supplement depressed dormant bluestem range-grass fiber digestibility, whereas moderate (27%) and high (41 %) protein supplementation maintained forage digestibility and encouraged intake. Increased intake for moderate and high protein groups appeared to be associated with increased rumen dry matter and indigestible fiber fill.


Effect Of Terramycin® And Bovatec® In Free-Choice Mineral Mixtures On Gains Of Heifers Grazing Native Grass, F. Brazle, Gerry L. Kuhl, D. Harmon, S. Laudert Jan 1987

Effect Of Terramycin® And Bovatec® In Free-Choice Mineral Mixtures On Gains Of Heifers Grazing Native Grass, F. Brazle, Gerry L. Kuhl, D. Harmon, S. Laudert

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Supplementing heifers in an intensive-early grazing program with Terramycin ® or Bovatec ® in free-choice, mineral-soybean meal mixtures resulted in Comparable cattle performance. Both feed additive mixtures increased heifer gains about .3 lb per day compared to controls supplemented with a simple mineral mixture.


Effect Of Limited-Creep Feeding Calves Of Spring-Calving Cows Grazing Native Grass, F. Brazle, Gerry L. Kuhl, L. Corah, K. Zoellner Jan 1987

Effect Of Limited-Creep Feeding Calves Of Spring-Calving Cows Grazing Native Grass, F. Brazle, Gerry L. Kuhl, L. Corah, K. Zoellner

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Two limited-creep feeding trials were conducted with spring-born, suckling calves on native grass. The high-energy creep rations containing an ionophore were fed during the last 63 or 85 days before weaning in the two trials. Creep intake was limited with salt to about 1.5 lb per calf daily. Calves consuming the limited-creep feeds gained .26 to .31 lb more per head daily and required 4.4 to 5.5 lb of creep per lb of extra weaning weight.


A Comparison Of Raw Soybeans And Soybean Oil As Energy Sources For Finishing Pigs (1987), Robert D. Goodband, Robert H. Hines, R C. Thaler Jan 1987

A Comparison Of Raw Soybeans And Soybean Oil As Energy Sources For Finishing Pigs (1987), Robert D. Goodband, Robert H. Hines, R C. Thaler

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Two hundred and seventy pigs averaging 125 lbs were utilized in two growth trials to determine the effects of raw soybeans or soybean oil on finishing pig performance. In each trial, raw soybeans or soybean oil were substituted for milo to provide 2 or 3% added fat. Pigs fed these diets were compared to pigs fed a milo-soybean meal diet (control). In Experiment 1, raw soybeans or soybean oil were added in place of milo in a 15% crude protein, .7% lysine diet. Increasing levels of raw soybeans resulted in greater trypsin inhibitor content compared to the control or soybean …


The Effects Of Sprout-Damaged Milo On Finishing Pig Performance (1987), Robert D. Goodband, W H. Turlington, Robert H. Hines, G L. Allee Jan 1987

The Effects Of Sprout-Damaged Milo On Finishing Pig Performance (1987), Robert D. Goodband, W H. Turlington, Robert H. Hines, G L. Allee

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One hundred and sixty-five, crossbred, growing-finishing pigs were utilized in two growth trials to determine the effects of sprout-damaged milo on pig performance. Sprout-damaged milo was officially graded as having 39% sprout damage and 10% broken kernels. In addition, the grain was badly weathered and discolored. In Trial 1, sprout-damaged milo was substituted for normal milo at levels of 0, 50, and 100% of the grain portion in the diet. Increasing levels of sprout-damaged milo had no effect (P>.20) on average daily gain (ADG) or average daily feed intake (ADFI) of growing pigs (91 to 145 lbs). However, pigs …


Effect Of Select Menhaden Fish Meal And Dried Whey In Starter Diets For Pigs (1987), G R. Stoner, G L. Allee, Jim L. Nelssen, M E. Johnston Jan 1987

Effect Of Select Menhaden Fish Meal And Dried Whey In Starter Diets For Pigs (1987), G R. Stoner, G L. Allee, Jim L. Nelssen, M E. Johnston

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A growth trial was conducted to examine the effects of select menhaden fish meal (SMFM) and dried whey (DW) in starter diets for pigs. A total of 240, 3-wk-old, weaned pigs averaging 12.1 lb were utilized. Pigs did not receive creep feed and were introduced to the experimental diets immediately upon weaning. The trial was conducted for 4 wk. A factorial design with 3 levels of SMFM (0, 4, and 8%) and 2 levels of OW (10 and 20%) was employed. Analysis of the data indicated no SMFM x DW interaction by the end of wk 4. Inclusion of SMFM …


Apramycin For The Early-Weaned Pig (1987), Jim L. Nelssen, G L. Allee, R C. Thaler, W H. Turlington Jan 1987

Apramycin For The Early-Weaned Pig (1987), Jim L. Nelssen, G L. Allee, R C. Thaler, W H. Turlington

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A total of 108 21-day-old pigs, weighing less than 10 lb, were utilized in two, 28-day trials to compare the effects of feeding high nutrient-density diets with either added apramycin, neomycin, or carbadox on pig performance. In Tria1, pigs fed the diet containing Apralan® gained slightly faster and were more efficient (P<.05) than pigs fed neomycin during the first 14 days postweaning. There were no differences in pig performance in Trials I or II for the entire 28-day period. Two additional 28-day on-farm studies using a total of 427, 21-day old pigs were conducted, feeding a high nutrient-density diet medicated with either apramycin or neomycin plus terramycin. In both on-farm trials, pigs fed apramycin gained faster (P<.05) than pigs fed neomycin plus terramycin for the initial 14 days post weaning. In the second on-farm trial, feed intake was higher (P<.09) during the first 14 days for pigs fed apramycin. Additionally, pigs fed diets medicated with apramycin were slightly heavier (1. 7 and 1.5 additional pounds for the first and second on-farm trials, respectively) at 28 days post weaning compared to pigs fed neomycin plus terramycin. These results indicate that apramycin will improve the performance of early-weaned pigs fed high nutrient-density diets compared to other feed medications.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1987


Effect Of Protein And/Or Carbohydrate Fractions Of Dried Whey On Performance And Nutrient Digestibility Of Weanling Pigs (1987), Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen, G L. Allee Jan 1987

Effect Of Protein And/Or Carbohydrate Fractions Of Dried Whey On Performance And Nutrient Digestibility Of Weanling Pigs (1987), Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen, G L. Allee

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One hundred and eighty 3-wk old pigs (initial weight 10.6 lb) were utilized in a 35-day growth trial to determine the effects of the carbohydrate and/or protein fractions of dried whey on pig performance. In addition, 30 3-wk-old pigs (initial weight 10.8 lb) were used in two digestion trials to study the effects of the whey fractions on nutrient digestibility. Dietary treatments included a corn-soybean meal control (CON), control + 20% dried whey (WHE), control + 14% lactose (CHO), control + 2.1% lactalbumin (PRO), control + 14% lactose + 2.1% lactalbumin (CHO + PHD), and control + 8.4% whey protein …


Effects Of Milk Products (Casein And Lactose) On Nutrient Digestibility In Weaned Pigs Fed A High Fat Dry Diet (1987), W H. Turlington, G L. Allee, Jim L. Nelssen Jan 1987

Effects Of Milk Products (Casein And Lactose) On Nutrient Digestibility In Weaned Pigs Fed A High Fat Dry Diet (1987), W H. Turlington, G L. Allee, Jim L. Nelssen

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Two trials using a total of 48 pigs were conducted to compare protein (soybean meal and casein) and carbohydrate (dextrose and lactose) sources. In trial 1, digestion studies were conducted to determine apparent digestible energy content of the four treatments and apparent nutrient digestibility coefficients. In trial 2, pigs were sacrificed to determine ileal and total tract (apparent) nutrient digestibility coefficients. Results suggest that milk products are important to improving energy and nutrient digestibility in the young pig. The younger the pig or the sooner after weaning, the greater the benefit from their addition. The data also suggest that milk …


Effect Of Fat Source On Performance Of Weaned Pigs (1987), W H. Turlington, G L. Allee, Jim L. Nelssen Jan 1987

Effect Of Fat Source On Performance Of Weaned Pigs (1987), W H. Turlington, G L. Allee, Jim L. Nelssen

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A 5-week trial was conducted to compare various fat sources for the weaned pig. A total of 150 pigs were weaned at 19 days of age and allotted, by weight, to five dietary treatments. Treatments consisted of a control with no added fat and four fat sources (choice white grease, coconut oil, soybean oil and tallow). During the first 2 weeks, 10% fat was added, and 5% fat was added during the last 3 weeks. Average daily gain and feed/gain of weaned pigs were improved with the addition of dietary fat. During the first 2 weeks, pigs fed soybean oil …


Characteristics Of Preblended Pork During Cooler Storage (1987), Curtis L. Kastner, Y I. Choi, Donald H. Kropf Jan 1987

Characteristics Of Preblended Pork During Cooler Storage (1987), Curtis L. Kastner, Y I. Choi, Donald H. Kropf

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Five pork carcasses were used to determine the effects of hot boning and various combinations of salt (0, 1.5, or 3.0%) and a phosphate mixture (0 or 0.5%) on bacteria, TBA (measure of fat rancidity), and pH values of preblended pork (preblends). In both HB (hot boned within 2 hr postmortem) and CB (conventionally boned at 24 hr postmortem) preblends, salt increased (P<.05) TBA values (indicates increased rancidity) and decreased (P<.05) growth of psychrotrophic bacteria, whereas phosphate increased (P<.05) pH and decreased TBA values. Salt levels could be reduced from 3.0 to 1.5% in preblends without storage problems, if phosphate (0.5%) was included. Phosphate (mixture pH 7.2) had little influence on microbial growth of preblends during cooler storage.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1987


The Effect Of Season On Response Of Growing-Finishing Pigs To Dietary Fat Levels (1987), G L. Allee, G R. Stoner, M E. Johnston, Jim L. Nelssen Jan 1987

The Effect Of Season On Response Of Growing-Finishing Pigs To Dietary Fat Levels (1987), G L. Allee, G R. Stoner, M E. Johnston, Jim L. Nelssen

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This experiment was conducted to examine the influence of season on the response of finishing pigs to practical levels of fat addition. A total of 378 pigs (average initial weight per trial ranging from 83 to 98 pounds) were utilized in four finishing trials conducted during time frames approximating the 4 seasons of the year. Groups of pigs were taken off trial as they reached market weight (230 pounds). There was no season x fat level interaction for any of the criteria measured. Therefore, it is concluded that season has essentially no effect on fat level response. Fat addition influenced …