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Effect Of Water Temperature On Cattle Performance, P. Murphy, Ronald V. Pope, David A. Nichols, Jack G. Riley Jan 1985

Effect Of Water Temperature On Cattle Performance, P. Murphy, Ronald V. Pope, David A. Nichols, Jack G. Riley

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When average outside air temperature was about 40 F, water temperatures of 40, 60, Of' 80 F had little effect on water intakes of yearling steers and heifers. In addition, there were no significant differences in average daily feed or efficiency. No electrical energy was required to maintain water at 40 F, and it took about twice as much electricity to maintain water at 80 F instead of 60 F.

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Drought-Stressed, Irrigated, And Additive-Treated Corn Silages For Growing Cattle, K. Bolsen, H. Ilg, R. Smith, J. Hoover, D. Axe Jan 1985

Drought-Stressed, Irrigated, And Additive-Treated Corn Silages For Growing Cattle, K. Bolsen, H. Ilg, R. Smith, J. Hoover, D. Axe

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Cattle fed drought-stressed corn silage gained about 10% slower but were just as efficient as cattle fed irrigated corn silage. Because the irrigated corn out yielded the drought corn (17.4 VS. 8.2 tons per acre), the irrigated silage gave a much higher cattle gain per acre (1928 VS. 940 1b). Silo Guard II®-treated silage had an advantage in DM recovery and feed conversion over its control and produced 4.6 more pounds of cattle gain per ton of crop ensiled. Cattle fed H/M Inoculant®- treated silage gained significantly faster than cattle fed the control, however, the treated silage gave only slight …

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Effects Of Delayed Filling And H/M Inoculant® On Preservation And Quality Of Corn Silage, K. Bolsen, M. Hinds, H. Ilg, J. Hoover Jan 1985

Effects Of Delayed Filling And H/M Inoculant® On Preservation And Quality Of Corn Silage, K. Bolsen, M. Hinds, H. Ilg, J. Hoover

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Eight whole-plant corn silages were evaluated using laboratory silos. Treatments were: 1) control (no additive); 2) H/M Inoculant applied to the fresh crop at the forage harvester (H/M-field); and 3) H/M Inoculant applied to the fresh crop at the time of ensiling (H/M-silo). The control and H/M-field treatments were ensiled at 0, 4.5, and 12 hours post-harvest with the fresh crop remaining in the forage wagons until ensiled. The H/M-silo treatment had the inoculant applied immediately prior to ensiling at 4.5 and 12 hours post-harvest. All eight corn silages were well preserved and underwent predominantly lactic acid fermentations. H/M Inoculant …

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Whole-Plant Forage, Grain, Or Nonheading Sorghum Silages For Growing Cattle, R. Smith, K. Bolsen, H. Ilg, J. Hoover, J. Dickerson Jan 1985

Whole-Plant Forage, Grain, Or Nonheading Sorghum Silages For Growing Cattle, R. Smith, K. Bolsen, H. Ilg, J. Hoover, J. Dickerson

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Three sorghum hybrid types were used to make six silages in the fall of 1983. Eight silage rations were compared using 160 steer calves in an 84-day growing trial. Using forage sorghum silage as a base (100), grain sorghum silage had a feeding value of 133, and nonheading sorghum silage 89, when evaluated for comparative rates and efficiencies of gain. Silages from concrete stave silos produced faster and more efficient steer gains than silages from Silopress® bags. Rolling the grain sorghum silages at feeding time to break 95% of the grain significantly improved steer performance. The feeding value of corn …

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Effects Of Hybrid Maturity And Growth Stage On Yield And Composition Of Forage And Grain Sorghums When Harvested As Silage, J. Dickerson, R. Smith, K. Bolsen, T. Walter Jan 1985

Effects Of Hybrid Maturity And Growth Stage On Yield And Composition Of Forage And Grain Sorghums When Harvested As Silage, J. Dickerson, R. Smith, K. Bolsen, T. Walter

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Thirteen sorghum hybrids chosen to represent a range of sorghum types were evaluated in two separate trials. Each was harvested at three stages of grain development: milk to early-dough, late-dough, and hard-grain. Among the forage sorghums, there was a 26-day range in days to half bloom from early to late maturing varieties. Harvest date did not affect crude protein content. However, whole-plant DM yield was significantly lower at the last harvest for the three latest maturing varieties. Grain yield increased over time in the early and intermediate hybrids. Lodging increased significantly over time for all varieties except DeKalb FS-25E. Among …

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Urea And Limestone Additions To Forage Sorghum Silage, K. Bolsen, H. Ilg, D. Axe, R. Smith Jan 1985

Urea And Limestone Additions To Forage Sorghum Silage, K. Bolsen, H. Ilg, D. Axe, R. Smith

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Adding urea or limestone to forage sorghum silage increased lactic and acetic acids compared with untreated silage. Urea also elevated the ensiling temperature and increased the DM loss in the silo. Although calves fed the three silages had similar performance, those fed the urea-treated silage tended to have the highest consumption but poorest feed conversion. There were no apparent improvements in silage conservation or feeding value from either urea or limestone.

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Vacuum-Packaged Ground Beef: The Influence Of Color And Educational Materials On Consumer Acceptance, N.M. Lynch, Donald H. Kropf, Curtis L. Kastner Jan 1985

Vacuum-Packaged Ground Beef: The Influence Of Color And Educational Materials On Consumer Acceptance, N.M. Lynch, Donald H. Kropf, Curtis L. Kastner

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Questionnaires were completed by 1750 Kansas grocery shoppers in selected Dillon's supermarkets to determine how product color and educational materials affected their purchase intent of vacuum-packaged ground beef. Half the consumers received educational materials (informed consumers). Informed consumers were more likely (P<.0001) to indicate a positive purchase intent for vacuum-packaged ground beef than uninformed consumers. Informed consumers were as likely to purchase the purple-red, vacuum-packaged product as the bright cherry-red product to which they are accustomed. Product color was important in their product purchase decision. Vacuum-packaged ground beef should compete favorably with the conventionally packaged product, if educational materials are provided to explain the color differences.

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New Developments In Feeding Wheat To Cattle, J. Brethour, B. Lee, Jack G. Riley Jan 1985

New Developments In Feeding Wheat To Cattle, J. Brethour, B. Lee, Jack G. Riley

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At least for the varieties we studied, hard red winter wheat was superior to soft red winter wheat in beef cattle rations. That contradicts the perception that feed wheats should be soft. The net energy values of Larned hard wheat and Hart soft wheat were 102% and 99% that of corn, respectively. Adding Rumensin® to wheat rations improved performance, probably by reducing acidosis instead of increasing ration net energy value. There was a positive associative effect when wheat and milo were fed together but not when wheat and corn or corn and milo were combined. Steer performance was improved by …

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Effect Of Barley In Starter Diets For Swine (1985), Robert D. Goodband, Robert H. Hines Jan 1985

Effect Of Barley In Starter Diets For Swine (1985), Robert D. Goodband, Robert H. Hines

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Two-hundred and forty weanling pigs averaging 14.0 Ibs. were utilized in two growth trials to evaluate the effects of increasing levels of barley in the diet. Milo was replaced by barley pound for pound at levels of 10, 20, 30, and 40% of the diet. Neither average daily gain, feed intake, nor feed efficiency were affected by the increasing levels of barley. These results indicate that barley may replace all of the milo in a 20%-whey nursery diet.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1985

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Effect Of Weekly Temperature Reduction On Nursery Pig Performance (1985), David A. Nichols, M Johnston, Frank Blecha, James P. Murphy Jan 1985

Effect Of Weekly Temperature Reduction On Nursery Pig Performance (1985), David A. Nichols, M Johnston, Frank Blecha, James P. Murphy

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A total of 64 pigs were used to evaluate the effect of weekly temperature reductions. No differences were observed between treatments for average daily feed intake, daily gain, or feed efficiency. Pigs exposed to cooler temperatures during weeks 3 and 4 tended to consume more feed than those housed at 92 F for the entire period.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1985

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Effect Of High Nutrient-Density Diets On Starter Pig Performance (1985), B C. Thaler, G L. Allee, Jim L. Nelssen Jan 1985

Effect Of High Nutrient-Density Diets On Starter Pig Performance (1985), B C. Thaler, G L. Allee, Jim L. Nelssen

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Two experiments and an on-farm trial were conducted to compare the performance of weanling pigs fed a high nutrient-density diet (HNDD) to the performance of pigs fed standard corn-soybean meal (C-SBM) diets. A total of 358 crossbred weanling pigs (approximately 21 days of age) were allotted to experimental treatments based on initial weight and ancestry. Average initial pen weights ranged from 6.5 to 21.9 lb for the three trials. Dietary treatments consisted of feeding HNDD for 1 or 2 weeks followed by either 20% whey diets and/or 1.25% lysine C-SBM diets, a 20% whey diet for 2 weeks followed by …

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Effects Of Fish Protein Hydrolysate And Dried Whey In Starter Pig Diets (1985), G R. Stoner, G L. Allee, Jim L. Nelssen Jan 1985

Effects Of Fish Protein Hydrolysate And Dried Whey In Starter Pig Diets (1985), G R. Stoner, G L. Allee, Jim L. Nelssen

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Four experiments were conducted to evaluate Fish Protein Hydrolysate (FPH) as a protein source in starter diets for pigs. A total of 552 weaned pigs were used in three growth trials and one digestion study. All three growth trials were designed to determine the effect of FPH with and without dried whey on starter pig performance. The digestion study was designed to determine the effect of FPH with and without dried whey on nutrient digestibility. Adding 3% FPH to starter pig diets resulted in an improvement (8-17%) in average daily gain (ADG) over a corn-soybean meal basal diet. Feed efficiency …

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Water Soluble Vitamin Needs Of Weaned Pigs (1985), M D. Newcomb, G L. Allee Jan 1985

Water Soluble Vitamin Needs Of Weaned Pigs (1985), M D. Newcomb, G L. Allee

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Two trials, using 360 pigs weaned at 17-27 days, were conducted to evaluate pig performance as affected by the addition of folic acid, thiamin, biotin, pyridoxine, or ascorbic acid to the diet. Combined data from Trial I and Trial II indicated that adding these supplemental vitamins did not improve daily gain or feed efficiency. These results suggest the addition of these supplemental water-soluble vitamins to a corn-soybean meal 20% whey diet or injection of a B-vitamin complex for pigs weaned at 3-4 weeks of age is not beneficial.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1985

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Use Of Raw Soybeans In Sow Diets (1985), G L. Allee, De-Fa Li, Jim L. Nelssen Jan 1985

Use Of Raw Soybeans In Sow Diets (1985), G L. Allee, De-Fa Li, Jim L. Nelssen

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Seventy-six gilts were used to evaluate the effects of feeding raw soybeans during gestation, lactation, and rebreeding on sow and litter performance. Reproductive performance during two parities was not impaired by feeding raw soybeans. However, sows fed raw soybeans lost more weight during lactation than sows fed soybean meal. The factor (or factors) responsible for this increased weight loss during lactation and the long-term consequences remains to be determined.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1985

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Dietary Energy Intake During Lactation And Following Weaning; Effects On Sow And Litter Performance (1985), S A. Dulohery, Jim L. Nelssen, Duane L. Davis Jan 1985

Dietary Energy Intake During Lactation And Following Weaning; Effects On Sow And Litter Performance (1985), S A. Dulohery, Jim L. Nelssen, Duane L. Davis

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The effect of energy intake during a 21-day lactation and from weaning to estrus on sow and litter performance was studied. Lactation treatments consisted of two energy intakes, either 8 (Low Energy; LE) or 16 (High Energy, HE) Meal of metabolized energy (ME) per sow per day. Lactation diets were equivalent to daily feed intakes of 6 or 12 lb, respectively, of a grain-soybean meal diet. Energy intake from weaning to first estrus was either 5.5 (LE) or 11 (HE) Meal of ME per sow per day, formulated to approximate feeding of 4 or 8 lb of a grain-soybean meal …

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Transfer Of Fatty Acids Across The Swine Uterus And Placenta (1985), A J. Thulin, G L. Allee, D L. Harmon, D A. Schoneweis, Duane L. Davis Jan 1985

Transfer Of Fatty Acids Across The Swine Uterus And Placenta (1985), A J. Thulin, G L. Allee, D L. Harmon, D A. Schoneweis, Duane L. Davis

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The transfer across the swine uterus and placenta of [1-14C] octanoic acid, [9,10(n)- H] palmitic acid, and [1- 14C] linoleic acid was studied in five gilts and their fetuses during late gestation, following a single bolus injection. Only trace amounts of labeled fatty acids were found in fetal plasma lipid. There were no measureable differences in free fatty acids (FFA) from umbilical artery, and veinous blood. Concentration of FFA in fetal blood was about 40% of the level of uterine values (187, 194, 73, and 82 µEg/1 for uterine artery, uterine vein, umbilical artery, and umbilical vein). In addition, fetal …

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Supplementation Of Swine Diets With Fat (1985), Jim L. Nelssen Jan 1985

Supplementation Of Swine Diets With Fat (1985), Jim L. Nelssen

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After several years of intensive research) the addition of fat to swine diets continues to generate spirited discussion. The use of cereal grain-soybean meal diets in the swine industry is popular because of the plentiful supply and current low price of cereal grains. Fat is an excellent energy source for all classes of swine, with a value approximately 2.25 times that of carbohydrates.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1985

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Growth Performance Of Pigs Infested With Sarcoptic Mange (1985), E L. Wooten, A B. Broce, Frank Blecha Jan 1985

Growth Performance Of Pigs Infested With Sarcoptic Mange (1985), E L. Wooten, A B. Broce, Frank Blecha

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Two trials were conducted to determine the effect of sarcoptic mange on growth performance of pigs. Results from previous experiments with weaned pigs artificially infested with sarcoptic mites indicated no alteration of growth performance (average daily gain, average daily feed intake, and feed efficiency) in infested pigs. Two trials were conducted to further evaluate the effect of sarcoptic mange on pig growth performance. The first trial used 36, 90-lb pigs artificially infested twice or once with sarcoptic mites. Twice-infested pigs had higher average daily gain and improved feed efficiency 6 weeks after infestation than non-infested pigs. No alterations of growth …

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Dry Vs. Wet Ad Libitum Feeding Of Finishing Swine (1985), J Vargas Vargas, Robert H. Hines Jan 1985

Dry Vs. Wet Ad Libitum Feeding Of Finishing Swine (1985), J Vargas Vargas, Robert H. Hines

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Two hundred finishing pigs were used to evaluate wet vs. dryad libitum feeding. Growth rate of finishing pigs was significantly improved (5%) by wet feeding. Feed utilization was improved 4.5% by wet feeding. Dry feeder type did not influence performance, since all pigs fed dry diets performed similarly. Likewise, pigs fed wet diets performed equally regardless of wet feeder type.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1985

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Effect Of Mixing On Performance Of Finishing Swine (1985), Robert H. Hines Jan 1985

Effect Of Mixing On Performance Of Finishing Swine (1985), Robert H. Hines

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Two feeding trials were conducted to evaluate the effect of mixing finishing pigs on subsequent performance. Growth rate of heavier pigs was reduced 15-35% in the two weeks after mixing when compared to the non-mixed pigs. This reduction in weight gain resulted in a significant difference in average daily gain overall for pigs mixed at 5 weeks compared to non-mixed pigs. An 8% reduction in the two weeks following mixing was observed for pigs mixed at 3 weeks compared to non-mixed pigs. However, during the following weeks of the trial, these pigs recovered, resulting in a non-significant reduction overall in …

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Early Postpartum Hormonal Therapy Improves Fertility Of Dairy Cows (1985), Jeffrey S. Stevenson, M. Benmrad Jan 1985

Early Postpartum Hormonal Therapy Improves Fertility Of Dairy Cows (1985), Jeffrey S. Stevenson, M. Benmrad

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A study of 234 Holstein cows was conducted to determine if hormonal treatments of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH or Cystorelin®) and(or) prostaglandin F2α (PGF or Lutalyse®) given early after calving would improve subsequent fertility of dairy cows. Treatment of cows having abnormal conditions associated with calving (puerperal problems) reduced interval from calving to conception by 43 to 48 days when GnRH was given once between days 10 and 14 postpartum or when PGF was administered once between 20 and 24 days after calving compared with cows given only saline (controls). The reduction in days open was 27 to 29 days overall …

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Comparison Of Am-Pm And Dhi Records (1985), James R. Dunham Jan 1985

Comparison Of Am-Pm And Dhi Records (1985), James R. Dunham

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A comparison was made of the AM-PM production testing program with the traditional DHI program during 13 test periods of 1984 in the KSU Dairy Teaching and Research Center herd. Although there were slight variations in daily milk weights and percentages of fat and protein in milk, rolling herd averages were nearly identical. Individual 305-2X-M.E. milk and fat records also were compared for 107 cows using both testing programs. Differences between testing programs were minimal) as most records varied by less than 1%. Therefore, it was concluded that the AM-PM program is a very accurate production test.; Dairy Day, 1985, …

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Genetic Selection And Breeding Practices Of Kansas Holstein Herds In Relation To Yearly Level Of Production (1985), Edward P. Call Jan 1985

Genetic Selection And Breeding Practices Of Kansas Holstein Herds In Relation To Yearly Level Of Production (1985), Edward P. Call

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An analysis of 41,426 cows in 635 Kansas Holstein herds indicated that considerable improvement can be made in genetic gain by more stringent sire selection and greater use of proved bulls. The generation interval in dairy cattle is about 5 yr so a dairy producer has only a limited number of decisions by which to make genetic improvement. Maximum genetic gain is possible by breeding 80 percent of the herd to bulls in the 80+ percentile. The remainder of the herd should be bred to several young sires in a progeny test program to aid in selecting the meritorious sires …

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Effect Of Calf-Starter Protein Solubility On Calf Performance (1985), J.L. Morrill, P.G. Reddy, Keith C. Behnke, James J. Higgins Jan 1985

Effect Of Calf-Starter Protein Solubility On Calf Performance (1985), J.L. Morrill, P.G. Reddy, Keith C. Behnke, James J. Higgins

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Three starters containing differently processed protein supplements were fed to Holstein heifer calves, using an early weaning program. One starter contained soybean meal. The other starters contained soybean grits processed through an extrusion cooker to reduce the protein solubility to an intermediate (PDI>50%) or low (PDI<15 %) level. Calf performance was similar on all three starters.; Dairy Day, 1985, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1985;

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Potential Of Interplanted Soybean And Grain Sorghum As A Forage For Dairy Cattle (1985), John E. Shirley, J. Evans Jan 1985

Potential Of Interplanted Soybean And Grain Sorghum As A Forage For Dairy Cattle (1985), John E. Shirley, J. Evans

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Interplanted soybean (l00 to 120 lbs/acre) and grain sorghum (15 to 20 lbs/acre) were harvested at 64,88,102, 123, and 130 days postplanting to determine the ratio and chemical composition of vegetative and seed parts for each plant at advancing stages of maturity. Initial vegetative dry matter yield was 6,300 lbs/acre and increased to 15,000 lbs/acre with 63% vegetative at 123 days postplanting. Vegetative portions (stems, leaves, stalks) of the soybean and grain sorghum plants constituted 100% of the dry matter at day 64, then decreased to 52% at day 130, whereas the contribution of the soy pod (plus bean) and …

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Potential Of Interseeded Soybean And Grain Sorghum As A Forage For Dairy Cattle (1985), John E. Shirley, J. Koger Jan 1985

Potential Of Interseeded Soybean And Grain Sorghum As A Forage For Dairy Cattle (1985), John E. Shirley, J. Koger

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Soybeans interseeded with grain sorghum (soy-sorghum) was compared to corn silage as a silage crop for ruminant animals over a 3-year period. Results indicate that DM yields are comparable if soy-sorghum is seeded early (June 6) but less than corn silage when seeded late (June 28). Liquid manure may be substituted for commercial fertilizer without a significant decrease in soy-sorghum DM yield per acre.; Dairy Day, 1985, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1985;

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Effect Of Sodium Bicarbonate And Sodium Bentonite On Digestion And Rumen Fermentation Characteristics Of Forage Sorghum Silage-Based Diets Fed To Growing Steers (1985), K.A. Jacques, D.E. Axe, T.R. Harris, D.L. Harmon Jan 1985

Effect Of Sodium Bicarbonate And Sodium Bentonite On Digestion And Rumen Fermentation Characteristics Of Forage Sorghum Silage-Based Diets Fed To Growing Steers (1985), K.A. Jacques, D.E. Axe, T.R. Harris, D.L. Harmon

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One percent sodium bicarbonate (NaHCo3) increased intake of a 50% silage - 50% grain diet, but had no effect on intake of a full-feed sorghum silage diet. The addition of concentrate (rolled milo) slightly lowered rumen pH and decreased acid detergent fiber (ADF) and starch digestion. NaHC03 had no effect on digestibility, but 2% bentonite lowered digestibility of NDF and ADF. Neither compound affected rumen fermentation characteristics.; Dairy Day, 1985, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1985;

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Effect Of Moisture Level And Bale Size On Alfalfa Hay Quality (1985), A. Laytimi, C. Grimes, K.K. Bolsen Jan 1985

Effect Of Moisture Level And Bale Size On Alfalfa Hay Quality (1985), A. Laytimi, C. Grimes, K.K. Bolsen

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Third cutting alfalfa was baled in large I-ton rectangular bales and in small conventional bales at three moisture levels, low (10%), medium (16%), and high (22%). During 120 days of storage under a roof, the high-moisture, large bales heated the most, reaching 128 ÌŠ F by 2 days post baling in a first peak and 133 ÌŠF in a second peak by the 11 th day. Moderate heating occurred in the high-moisture, small bales (l08° F) and medium-moisture, large bales(103 ÌŠF). Only the high-moisture, small and large bales had significant loss of dry matter during storage. Also, heating decreased the …

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Silage Additive Update: 1985 (1985), K.K. Bolsen, J.D. Hoover Jan 1985

Silage Additive Update: 1985 (1985), K.K. Bolsen, J.D. Hoover

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Silage additives are receiving fairly widespread acceptance in the U.S. as management tools that are important for silage-making. Many products, which are added to the crop at the time of harvest or ensiling, are available commercially in Kansas. Some manufacturers/distributors make no claims for their products, primarily because management is such an important factor in making a good quality silage. Others claim their product will improve silage quality. When a claim is made, it is wise to check for evidence that the product has a favorable effect on the silage crop in question. Farm-scale silo trials at Kansas State University …

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Rumensin Helps To Reduce The Incidence And Severity Of Legume Bloat In Cattle (1985), Tiruvoor G. Nagaraja, M.P. Katz, L.R. Fina Jan 1985

Rumensin Helps To Reduce The Incidence And Severity Of Legume Bloat In Cattle (1985), Tiruvoor G. Nagaraja, M.P. Katz, L.R. Fina

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Monensin at 300 mg and 450 mg per 1000 lbs body weight reduced the severity of alfalfa pasture bloat by 41.2 and 73.1 %, respectively. Lasalocid at the same levels reduced the bloat score by 25.5 and 12.4%. The difference between the two antibiotics appears to be in their ability to inhibit rumen protozoa. Monensin reduced protozoal population in the rumen, whereas lasalocid had no effect. A smaller protozoal population decreases compounds that contribute to frothiness and also increases substances such as plant chloroplasts, which have antifrothing properties.; Dairy Day, 1985, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1985;

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