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Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

1992

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Factors Affecting Variability In Feedlot Steer Profits, Michael R. Langemeier, J. Mintert, Ted C. Schroeder Jan 1992

Factors Affecting Variability In Feedlot Steer Profits, Michael R. Langemeier, J. Mintert, Ted C. Schroeder

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This study examined the relative importance of price and animal performance factors on cattle finishing profitability. Using data from a single feedlot, sale prices, feeder prices, and corn prices explained 90 to 95% of the variation in steer profits. About 50% of the variability was explained by fed cattle prices alone. Because sale, feeder, and corn prices have a large impact on profits per head, cattle feeders should attempt to manage the risks associated with these three factors.

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Losses From Top Spoilage In Corn And Forage Sorghum Silages In Horizontal Silos, J.T. Dickerson, K.K. Bolsen, B.E. Brent, C. Lin Jan 1992

Losses From Top Spoilage In Corn And Forage Sorghum Silages In Horizontal Silos, J.T. Dickerson, K.K. Bolsen, B.E. Brent, C. Lin

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Corn and forage sorghum silages were stored in small (simulated), farm-scale, bunker silos for 180 days, and dry matter (DM) and organic matter (OM) losses; fermentation characteristics; and temperatures were measured at 10, 20, and 30 inches from the original silage surface. Sealing the exposed surface significantly increased DM and OM recoveries in both crops, regardless of depth. Immediate sealing preserved more DM and OM than delayed sealing, particularly at the 10-in. depth. The unsealed silages from both crops maintained dramatically higher temperatures within the top 3 ft. than sealed silages. As expected, the unsealed silages deteriorated completely at 10- …

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Effect Of 1174® Silage Inoculant On The Fermentation Of Corn Silages, K.K. Bolsen, C. Lin, B.E. Brent, J.E. Bradford, A.M. Feyerherm Jan 1992

Effect Of 1174® Silage Inoculant On The Fermentation Of Corn Silages, K.K. Bolsen, C. Lin, B.E. Brent, J.E. Bradford, A.M. Feyerherm

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The effect of 1174® Silage Inoculant on the ensiling process was studied using three Pioneer corn hybrids. All hybrids fermented rapidly, and 1174 did not significantly influence any of the fermentation characteristics during the 120 days. The epiphytic lactic acid bacteria (LAB) counts on the chopped corn plants were high; 14 times greater than the numbers of LAB provided by the inoculant. Although during fermentation, statistically significant differences occurred among the hybrids for fermentation end-products, no observed trends suggested that hybrid effects were real.

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Effect Of Feed Additives On Shipping Shrinkage Of Yearling Heifers, F.K. Brazle Jan 1992

Effect Of Feed Additives On Shipping Shrinkage Of Yearling Heifers, F.K. Brazle

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Two studies were conducted to determine the effect of feed additives on the transit shrink of yearling cattle. In Trial I, 146 mixed-breed heifers were offered a mineral mixture containing either Terramycin® or Bovatec®, or without additive while grazing native grass pastures. Shrinkage after 300 miles in transit was lower (P<.09) for Bovatec-fed heifers than the other groups. In Trial II, 60 mixed-breed heifers were offered free choice prairie hay, plus soybean hulls without additive or containing either Aureomycin ®, Rumensin, or Bovatec®. Both ionophores tended to reduce live weight shrink following a 10-hour withholding of feed and water, but treatment differences were not significant (P>.05). The small shrinkage differences observed in these two trials would not justify changes in the weighing practices of feeder cattle.

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Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Cull Beef Cows Implanted With Growth Promotants And Fed A High Concentrate Ration, C.D. Cranwell, D.D. Simms, J.R. Brethour, John A. Unruh Jan 1992

Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Cull Beef Cows Implanted With Growth Promotants And Fed A High Concentrate Ration, C.D. Cranwell, D.D. Simms, J.R. Brethour, John A. Unruh

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Open, cull beef cows fed a high concentrate ration for 28 or 56 days and implanted with Finaplix-H®, Synovex-H®, or both had improved gain and feed efficiency compared to controls (nonimplanted cows). Changes in ultrasound-measured backfat (12th rib) of implanted cows and controls were similar in both feeding periods. Marbling, fat color, and tenderness, as measured by Warner-Bratzler shear force, were not improved by feeding cows for 56 days compared to 28 days. However, lean color, dressing percent, and ribeye area were improved by feeding for 56 days. Numerical yield grade was lower (P<.05) in 28-day fed cows. Implanting with Synovex-H or Finaplix-H resulted in leaner carcasses with lower yield grades compared to controls. Ribeye area was increased by using Synovex-H compared to controls and Finaplix- H. These data indicate that the benefits in gain, feed efficiency, and carcass traits from implanting cull cows can be obtained by using either Synovex-H or Finaplix-H alone.

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Influence Of Limited Creep Feeding On Pre- And Post-Weaning Performance Of Spring Born Calves, F.K. Brazle, Gerry L. Kuhl, C.E. Binns, K.O. Zoellner, L.R. Corah, R.R. Schalles Jan 1992

Influence Of Limited Creep Feeding On Pre- And Post-Weaning Performance Of Spring Born Calves, F.K. Brazle, Gerry L. Kuhl, C.E. Binns, K.O. Zoellner, L.R. Corah, R.R. Schalles

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Spring-born suckling beef calves were offered salt-limited creep feeds containing either high protein, high energy, or energy plus Bovatec® from August 15 to October 15 in a 3- year study. Creep feeding improved (P<.01) daily gain over controls, but no differences were attributable to creep composition. Daily creep feed consumption was somewhat less for the protein fed group, resulting in improved feed conversion compared to the energy-based supplement, with the energy plus Bovatec creep feed intermediate in efficiency. Creep feeding improved 53-day postweaning gains (P<.01). Overall, limited creep feeding boosted both pre- and postweaning performance, with no difference in gain among the three types of creep rations studied.

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Evaluation Of Interseeded Grain Sorghum And Soybeans As A Silage Crop, L.H. Harbers, K.K. Bolsen, H. Hartadi Jan 1992

Evaluation Of Interseeded Grain Sorghum And Soybeans As A Silage Crop, L.H. Harbers, K.K. Bolsen, H. Hartadi

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Dry matter yield of grain sorghum alone averaged more than 1.0 ton per acre higher than that of intercropped grain sorghum-soybeans in both 1988 and 1989. All silage yields were lower in 1989 because of drought. Grain sorghum silage had less NDF and ADF, but intercropped silages had over 4 percentage units more crude protein. Digestibility coefficients for crude protein, NDF, and ADF tended to favor intercropped silages, but yearling steer performance favored grain sorghum silage. Studies over 4 years (1986 to 1989) suggest that intercropping might be more beneficial for dairy cattle producers than beef producers.

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Evaluation Of 20 Corn Hybrids For Silage Agronomic Characteristics, R.N. Sonon, B.S. Dalke, R. Suazo, L. Pfaff, K.K. Bolsen Jan 1992

Evaluation Of 20 Corn Hybrids For Silage Agronomic Characteristics, R.N. Sonon, B.S. Dalke, R. Suazo, L. Pfaff, K.K. Bolsen

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Twenty corn hybrids were grown under irrigation and harvested at 90 % of the kernel milk line. Hybrid had a significant effect on plant height, whole-plant dry matter (DM) and DM yield, grain yield, stover yield, and plant part proportions. The highest whole-plant DM (45.9%) was for Cargill 7997, whereas the lowest was for Cargill 4327 (30.1%). Cargill 8427 and Pioneer 3245 had the highest wholeplant DM and grain yields, whereas Cargill 4327 was lowest. Grain yield and the percentage of grain in the whole-plant DM increased as the plant height increased.

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