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Director's Report Of Research In Kansas 2014, Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station Jan 2014

Director's Report Of Research In Kansas 2014, Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station

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This report contains the title, author, and publication information for manuscripts published by station scientists.


Roundup 2014 Jan 2014

Roundup 2014

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Roundup is the major beef cattle education and outreach event sponsored by the Agricultural Research Center-Hays. The purpose is to communicate timely, applicable research information to producers and extension personnel. The research program of the Agricultural Research Center-Hays is dedicated to serving the people of Kansas by developing new knowledge and technology to stabilize and sustain long-term production of food and fiber in a manner consistent with conservation of natural resources, protection of the environment, and assurance of food safety. Primary emphasis is on production efficiency through optimization of inputs in order to increase profit margins for producers in the …


Dry Matter Intake Decreases Shortly After Initiation Of Feeding Zilmax During The Summer, Christopher D. Reinhardt, Christopher I. Vahl, Brandon E. Depenbusch Jan 2014

Dry Matter Intake Decreases Shortly After Initiation Of Feeding Zilmax During The Summer, Christopher D. Reinhardt, Christopher I. Vahl, Brandon E. Depenbusch

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Tenderness, juiciness, and flavor play important roles in a satisfactory beef eating experience. All three factors can be affected by management decisions made by producers during the production of beef. Beef producers currently use a multitude of production programs that utilize feed additives such as Rumensin or Tylan (Elanco Animal Health, Greenfield, IN), and growth promotants such as implants and Optaflexx (Elanco Animal Health). Rumensin and Tylan are fed in combination to improve feedlot performance, whereas growth promotants improve feed efficiency, average daily gain, hot carcass weight, and yield grades of carcasses. Although the use of feed additives and growth …


High-Dose Anabolic Implants Are Not All The Same For Growth And Carcass Traits Of Feedlot, Christopher D. Reinhardt Jan 2014

High-Dose Anabolic Implants Are Not All The Same For Growth And Carcass Traits Of Feedlot, Christopher D. Reinhardt

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The beneficial effects of anabolic implants with respect to feedlot performance and carcass weight are nearly unequivocal. Although individual prospective studies may have concluded that there are no significant differences between implant dosages, modern production economics demand that any differences, however small, must be gleaned if they are real. The objective of this study was to conduct a meta-analysis of existing data from peer-reviewed as well as industry sources to compare the effects of different doses of anabolic implants on feedlot performance and carcass traits of steers.


Comparison Of Conventional And Alltech Beef Pn Finishing Programs: Performance And, Kelsey J. Phelps, K. A. Miller, Cadra L. Van Bibber-Krueger, Andrea K. Sexten, J. Jennings, Brandon E. Depenbusch, John M. Gonzalez, James S. Drouillard Jan 2014

Comparison Of Conventional And Alltech Beef Pn Finishing Programs: Performance And, Kelsey J. Phelps, K. A. Miller, Cadra L. Van Bibber-Krueger, Andrea K. Sexten, J. Jennings, Brandon E. Depenbusch, John M. Gonzalez, James S. Drouillard

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The objective of this study was to compare the feedlot and carcass performance of the PN Beef Program in relation to a conventional feedlot diet when both diets are combined with or without exogenous growth promotants.


Heifer Calving Rate Is Lowly Heritable In Hereford Cattle, Heather L. Bradford, Daniel W. Moser, Jennifer M. Bormann, Robert L. Weaber Jan 2014

Heifer Calving Rate Is Lowly Heritable In Hereford Cattle, Heather L. Bradford, Daniel W. Moser, Jennifer M. Bormann, Robert L. Weaber

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Reproductive failure is consistently a top reason for culling beef cows from the herd. Culling young females is very costly to commercial producers because a young female hasn't generated enough income to pay for the cost of developing that female. One way to improve reproductive performance in the cowherd is through genetics. Although reproductive traits tend to be lowly heritable, genetic improvement can be made through selection. Beef producers traditionally have selected for increased scrotal circumference to improve female fertility. Scrotal circumference is an indicator trait and is positively correlated to female reproductive performance. Faster genetic improvement could be made …


Temperament Can Be An Indicator Of Feedlot Performance And Carcass Merit In Beef Cattle, Kerri E. Bates, Robert L. Weaber, Jennifer M. Bormann, Daniel W. Moser, J. L. Salak-Johnson, C. C.L. Chase, R. K. Peel, H. Van Campen, G. H. Loneragan, J. J. Wagner Jan 2014

Temperament Can Be An Indicator Of Feedlot Performance And Carcass Merit In Beef Cattle, Kerri E. Bates, Robert L. Weaber, Jennifer M. Bormann, Daniel W. Moser, J. L. Salak-Johnson, C. C.L. Chase, R. K. Peel, H. Van Campen, G. H. Loneragan, J. J. Wagner

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Cattle producers historically have selected for docile temperaments simply for management convenience because calmer animals are conducive to safe environments for their peers as well as their handlers. As many producers would acknowledge, however, there seems to be a relationship between temperament and cattle health, and calmer cattle tend to frequent the working chute for treatment of disease less often. Positive correlations have been found in cattle between temperament traits (chute scores, pen scores, and chute exit velocities) and cortisol concentration in the blood, suggesting that more excitable cattle are easily stressed (Curley et al., 2006; Cooke et al., 2009). …


Botanical Composition Of Beef Cow Diets Shifts When Native Range Infested With Sericea Lespedeza (Lespedeza Cuneata) Is Supplemented With Corn Steep Liquor, Garrett W. Preedy, K. C. Olson, Leigh W. Murray, Walter H. Fick Jan 2014

Botanical Composition Of Beef Cow Diets Shifts When Native Range Infested With Sericea Lespedeza (Lespedeza Cuneata) Is Supplemented With Corn Steep Liquor, Garrett W. Preedy, K. C. Olson, Leigh W. Murray, Walter H. Fick

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Corn steep liquor supplementation indicated that a higher percentage of sericea lespedeza plants were defoliated in pastures grazed by corn steep liquor-supplemented cows than in pastures grazed by unsupplemented cows; however, it was unknown if defoliation was related directly to grazing activity of cows. Therefore, our objective was to evaluate the effects of supplemental corn steep liquor on botanical composition of the diets of beef cows grazing native tallgrass rangeland infested with sericea lespedeza in the Kansas Flint Hills.


Combining Ruminally Protected Choline And Flaxseed In Cattle Diets To Increase The Assimilation Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids From The Diet, Caleb P. Weiss, Cadra L. Van Bibber-Krueger, K. A. Miller, Christian A. Alvarado-Gilis, James S. Drouillard Jan 2014

Combining Ruminally Protected Choline And Flaxseed In Cattle Diets To Increase The Assimilation Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids From The Diet, Caleb P. Weiss, Cadra L. Van Bibber-Krueger, K. A. Miller, Christian A. Alvarado-Gilis, James S. Drouillard

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Omega-3 fatty acids are an essential part of a healthy human diet. If consumed regularly, these fatty acids attenuate inflammation and lower risk of inflammatory diseases, such as heart disease and rheumatoid arthritis. The human body cannot synthesize adequate amounts of omega-3 fatty acids; they must be obtained by consuming foods that are rich in omega-3s. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in foods like fish, some oilseeds, and some nut oils. Overall consumption of these foods is relatively low compared with the consumption of red meat such as beef, which typically contains relatively small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. …


Utilization Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Is Improved By Embedding Flaxseed In A Matrix Of Dolomitic Lime Hydrate, Christian A. Alvarado-Gilis, Cadra L. Van Bibber-Krueger, K. A. Miller, E. San Vito, G. Feltrin, D. Klamfoth, James S. Drouillard Jan 2014

Utilization Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Is Improved By Embedding Flaxseed In A Matrix Of Dolomitic Lime Hydrate, Christian A. Alvarado-Gilis, Cadra L. Van Bibber-Krueger, K. A. Miller, E. San Vito, G. Feltrin, D. Klamfoth, James S. Drouillard

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Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients for humans, but American diets are often deficient in these important long-chain fats. Incorporating greater proportions of omega-3 fatty acids into beef offers a means of increasing daily consumption of essential fats, while also enhancing the perceived value of beef. In cattle, dietary polyunsaturated fats are extensively hydrogenated into saturated fats by microbes in the rumen. This effectively decreases the efficiency of transfer for fats from the animal's diet into edible beef tissues, because the bacteria convert more than 90% of the polyunsaturated fats into saturated fats before they are absorbed into the animal's …


Aging Premium Choice Chuck Rolls For Minimal Days Maximizes Color Stability And Extends Retail Display Life, C. M. Garner, John A. Unruh, Melvin C. Hunt, Elizabeth A.E. Boyle, Terry A. Houser Jan 2014

Aging Premium Choice Chuck Rolls For Minimal Days Maximizes Color Stability And Extends Retail Display Life, C. M. Garner, John A. Unruh, Melvin C. Hunt, Elizabeth A.E. Boyle, Terry A. Houser

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Subprimals can be stored in a vacuum package for extended periods of time. The number of days that subprimals may be held before processing can be influenced by the distribution chain, accessibility, and subprimal price fluctuations. Extended vacuum storage before grinding could affect biochemical, oxidative, and microbial properties of these subprimals and influence their color stability. Our objective was to determine the effects of two subprimal types (chuck roll and knuckle), two quality grades (Premium Choice and Select), and three vacuum-packaged storage aging times before processing (7, 21, and 42 days) on ground beef patty display color stability.


Increasing Postmortem Aging Time Decreases Color And Flavor Stability Of Top Sirloin Steaks, Garret J. Dietz, Terry A. Houser, Bryce M. Gerlach, Koushik Adhikari, John M. Gonzalez, John A. Unruh Jan 2014

Increasing Postmortem Aging Time Decreases Color And Flavor Stability Of Top Sirloin Steaks, Garret J. Dietz, Terry A. Houser, Bryce M. Gerlach, Koushik Adhikari, John M. Gonzalez, John A. Unruh

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Top sirloin butts are commonly blade-tenderized to significantly increase tenderness, but minimal data have shown the relationship between blade tenderization and color stability as well as the effect of extended postmortem aging periods past 30 days on color stability. Tenderness plays a significant role in consumer satisfaction with beef products, and blade tenderization and extended postmortem aging periods are effective ways to ensure that beef cuts are tender. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to: (1) determine color and flavor stability of beef gluteus medius during extended postmortem aging times with and without mechanical tenderization, and (2) determine the …


Comparison Of Conventional And Alltech Beef Pn Finishing Programs: Meat Water-Holding Capacity And Tenderness, Kelsey Phelps, K. A. Miller, Cadra L. Van Bibber-Krueger, J. Jennings, Brandon E. Depenbusch, James S. Drouillard, John M. Gonzalez Jan 2014

Comparison Of Conventional And Alltech Beef Pn Finishing Programs: Meat Water-Holding Capacity And Tenderness, Kelsey Phelps, K. A. Miller, Cadra L. Van Bibber-Krueger, J. Jennings, Brandon E. Depenbusch, James S. Drouillard, John M. Gonzalez

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Tenderness, juiciness, and flavor play important roles in a satisfactory beef eating experience. All three factors can be affected by management decisions made by producers during the production of beef. Beef producers currently use a multitude of production programs that utilize feed additives such as Rumensin or Tylan (Elanco Animal Health, Greenfield, IN), and growth promotants such as implants and Optaflexx (Elanco Animal Health). Rumensin and Tylan are fed in combination to improve feedlot performance, whereas growth promotants improve feed efficiency, average daily gain, hot carcass weight, and yield grades of carcasses. Although the use of feed additives and growth …


Effects Of Electrostatic Particle Ionization On Air Quality, Emissions, And Growth Performance Of Pigs Housed In A Thermo-Regulated Facility (2014), Jon A. De Jong, Korrin N. Card, Joel M. Derouchey, M Baumgartner, Peter J. Tomlinson Jan 2014

Effects Of Electrostatic Particle Ionization On Air Quality, Emissions, And Growth Performance Of Pigs Housed In A Thermo-Regulated Facility (2014), Jon A. De Jong, Korrin N. Card, Joel M. Derouchey, M Baumgartner, Peter J. Tomlinson

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Two identical 200-head nurseries at the Kansas State University Segregated Early Weaning Facility were used for 5 consecutive all-in, all-out groups to determine the effect of electrostatic particle ionization (EPI) on air quality, emissions, and growth performance of pigs housed in a thermo-regulated facility. During five 6-wk periods (13 to 51 lb BW), the EPI system was used in one barn for a complete group and then used in the other barn for the next group. At the beginning of each 6-wk trial period, pigs were randomly allotted to pens based on average pig weight. Air measurements and pig growth …


Effects Of Diet Bulk Density On Mixing Uniformity (2014), Lori L. Thomas, Charles R. Stark, C H. Fahrenholtz, Kyle F. Coble, S Hayashi, Marut Saensukjaroenphon, Jason C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband Jan 2014

Effects Of Diet Bulk Density On Mixing Uniformity (2014), Lori L. Thomas, Charles R. Stark, C H. Fahrenholtz, Kyle F. Coble, S Hayashi, Marut Saensukjaroenphon, Jason C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband

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The objective of this study was to determine how the time required to create a uniformly mixed batch of feed is influenced by diets that differ in bulk density. Three 60-lb batches of a corn-soybean meal–based diet (high bulk density) or a high-fiber diet (low bulk density) containing 30% dried distiller’s grains with solubles (DDGS), and 19% wheat midds were prepared. The ingredients for each batch were placed in a 60-lb capacity experimental double-ribbon mixer with all batches containing 0.35% table salt. Ten samples were obtained from different parts of the mixer for each batch of feed after 60, 120, …


Effects Of Different Feed Mills And Conditioning Temperature Of Pelleted Diets On Nursery Pig Performance And Feed Preference From 14 To 50 Lb (2014), Jon A. De Jong, Joel M. Derouchey, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Steven S. Dritz Jan 2014

Effects Of Different Feed Mills And Conditioning Temperature Of Pelleted Diets On Nursery Pig Performance And Feed Preference From 14 To 50 Lb (2014), Jon A. De Jong, Joel M. Derouchey, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Steven S. Dritz

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A total of 644 pigs (PIC 1050 or 327 × 1050, initial BW~14 lb) were used in 3 experiments to determine possible explanations for poorer pig performance in previous studies with pigs fed pelleted diets compared with those fed meal diets. Therefore, we examined feed pelleted from different mills as well as conditioning temperature as factors influencing our previous results. In Experiment 1, pens of pigs were randomly allotted to 1 of 3 dietary treatments with 10 pens per treatment and 7 pigs per pen. The 3 dietary treatments used the identical corn-soybean meal–based formulation and were mixed from the …


Influence Of Dietary Fat Source And Feeding Duration On Pig Growth Performance, Carcass Composition, And Fat Quality (2014), Ethan W. Stephenson, Mathew A. Vaughn, Derris D. Burnett, Chad B. Paulk, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, Joel M. Derouchey, Robert D. Goodband, Jason C. Woodworth, John M. Gonzalez Jan 2014

Influence Of Dietary Fat Source And Feeding Duration On Pig Growth Performance, Carcass Composition, And Fat Quality (2014), Ethan W. Stephenson, Mathew A. Vaughn, Derris D. Burnett, Chad B. Paulk, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, Joel M. Derouchey, Robert D. Goodband, Jason C. Woodworth, John M. Gonzalez

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A total of 160 finishing pigs (PIC 327 × 1050; initially 100.5 lb) were used in an 84-d experiment to evaluate the effects of dietary fat source and feeding duration on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and fat quality. Dietary treatments included a corn-soybean meal control diet with no added fat or a 3 × 3 factorial with main effects of fat source (4% tallow, 4% soybean oil, or a blend of 2% tallow and 2% soybean oil) and feeding duration (d 0 to 42, 42 to 84, or 0 to 84). One pig was identified in each pen on d …


Effects Of 30% Dried Distillers Grains With Solubles And 5% Added Fat Prior To Slaughter On Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, And Economics Of Finishing Pigs (2014), Kyle F. Coble, Joel M. Derouchey, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jason C. Woodworth, Steven S. Dritz Jan 2014

Effects Of 30% Dried Distillers Grains With Solubles And 5% Added Fat Prior To Slaughter On Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, And Economics Of Finishing Pigs (2014), Kyle F. Coble, Joel M. Derouchey, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jason C. Woodworth, Steven S. Dritz

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Two groups of pigs (n = 1,258, initially 233.2 lb; group 1 PIC 337 × 1050; group 2 PIC 327 × 1050) were used in a 20-d experiment to determine the effects of 30% dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) and 5% added fat prior to slaughter on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and economics of finishing pigs. There were a total of 20 replications per treatment. All pigs were fed a common diet with 30% DDGS until 20 d prior to slaughter, at which point they were weighed and allotted to dietary treatments. The dietary treatments were arranged in a …


Effects Of High Levels Of Dietary Niacin From Nicotinic Acid On Growth And Meat Quality Of Finishing Pigs Raised During Summer (2014), Joshua R. Flohr, Joel M. Derouchey, Michael D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Steven S. Dritz, Robert D. Goodband, Terry A. Houser, C A. Felder, K J. Prusa Jan 2014

Effects Of High Levels Of Dietary Niacin From Nicotinic Acid On Growth And Meat Quality Of Finishing Pigs Raised During Summer (2014), Joshua R. Flohr, Joel M. Derouchey, Michael D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Steven S. Dritz, Robert D. Goodband, Terry A. Houser, C A. Felder, K J. Prusa

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A total of 1,232 pigs (PIC 337 × 1050; initially 59.4 lb) were used in a 98-d study to evaluate the influence of increasing dietary niacin supplementation on growth, body temperatures, and meat quality of pigs raised in a commercial facility during the summer. There were 28 pigs per pen and 11 pens per treatment. Basal diets contained corn, soybean meal, and dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS). The four dietary treatments were formed by adding increasing levels of nicotinic acid as the source of niacin (Lonza, Allendale, NJ) at 14, 172, 331, and 490 mg/lb of complete feed. On …


Effects Of Increasing Crystalline Amino Acids In Sorghum- Or Corn-Based Diets On Nursery Pig Growth Performance (2014), Kyle E. Jordan, Jeremiah E. Nemechek, Marcio Antonio Dornelles Goncalves, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, Joel M. Derouchey, Jason C. Woodworth Jan 2014

Effects Of Increasing Crystalline Amino Acids In Sorghum- Or Corn-Based Diets On Nursery Pig Growth Performance (2014), Kyle E. Jordan, Jeremiah E. Nemechek, Marcio Antonio Dornelles Goncalves, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, Joel M. Derouchey, Jason C. Woodworth

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A total of 300 pigs (PIC 1050; initially 23.3 lb BW) were used in a 21-d study to compare the effects of increasing crystalline amino acids in sorghum- and corn-based diets on nursery pig growth performance. Treatments with 5 pigs per pen and 10 pens per treatment were arranged in a 2 × 3 factorial with main effects of grain source (sorghum vs. corn) and crystalline amino acid supplementation (low, medium, or high). Amino acid ratios to lysine as well as standardized ileal digestibility coefficients used were set by NRC (20123). Because replacing increasing amounts of soybean meal with crystalline …


Evaluation Of Different Oil Sources For Nursery Pigs (2014), Kyle E. Jordan, Marcio Antonio Dornelles Goncalves, John A. Dejong, Jason C. Woodworth, Michael D. Tokach Jan 2014

Evaluation Of Different Oil Sources For Nursery Pigs (2014), Kyle E. Jordan, Marcio Antonio Dornelles Goncalves, John A. Dejong, Jason C. Woodworth, Michael D. Tokach

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A total of 210 pigs (PIC 327 × 1050, initially 28.9 lb BW) were used in a 21-d trial to evaluate the effects of increasing oil sources on nursery pig growth performance. The 2 oil sources included a commercial source of soybean oil and a proprietary source of corn oil originating from the ethanol industry (Corn Oil ONE, Feed Energy Co., Pleasant Hill, IA). The 5 experimental diets included: a control diet without added oil, diets with 2.5 or 5% added soybean oil, or diets with 2.5 and 5% added corn oil. Diets were formulated with an identical standardized ileal …


Effects Of Standardized Ileal Digestible Tryptophan:Lysine Ratio On Growth Performance And Economics Of 25- To 45-Lb Nursery Pigs (2014), Marcio Antonio Dornelles Goncalves, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, K J. Touchette, Nora M. Bello, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. Derouchey, Jason C. Woodworth Jan 2014

Effects Of Standardized Ileal Digestible Tryptophan:Lysine Ratio On Growth Performance And Economics Of 25- To 45-Lb Nursery Pigs (2014), Marcio Antonio Dornelles Goncalves, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, K J. Touchette, Nora M. Bello, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. Derouchey, Jason C. Woodworth

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The use of feed-grade tryptophan (Trp) in swine diets has become more economical recently due to the increased cost of soybean meal and the increased usage of dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS). Therefore, the objectives of this study were to estimate the effects of the standardized ileal digestible (SID) tryptophan:lysine (Trp:Lys) ratio on growth performance and economics of 25- to 45-lb nursery pigs housed in a commercial environment. A total of 1,088 pigs (PIC 337 × 1050; initially 24.8 ± 1.2 lb BW) were used in a 21-d growth trial. Pigs were weaned at 16 d of age and …


Effects Of Pepsoygen Processing Method On Nursery Pig Growth Performance (2014), A B. Clark, Hyatt L. Frobose, Joel M. Derouchey, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, Robert D. Goodband, Jason C. Woodworth Jan 2014

Effects Of Pepsoygen Processing Method On Nursery Pig Growth Performance (2014), A B. Clark, Hyatt L. Frobose, Joel M. Derouchey, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, Robert D. Goodband, Jason C. Woodworth

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A total of 292 weanling pigs (PIC 327 × 1050; 13.3 ± 2.4 lb BW and 21 d of age) were used in a 31-d experiment evaluating the effects of alternative PepSoyGen processing methods for nursery pig diets. There were 11 replicate pens per treatment and 6 or 7 pigs per pen. At weaning, pigs were allotted to pens by initial weight to 1 of 4 treatments in a completely randomized design. A 3-phase diet series was used with treatment diets fed during Phase 1 (d 0 to 7) and Phase 2 (d 7 to 21), with a common diet …


Determining The Optimal Sampling Method To Estimate The Mean And Standard Deviation Of Pig Body Weights Within A Population (2014), Chad B. Paulk, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, Jim L. Nelssen, Joel M. Derouchey, Robert D. Goodband Jan 2014

Determining The Optimal Sampling Method To Estimate The Mean And Standard Deviation Of Pig Body Weights Within A Population (2014), Chad B. Paulk, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, Jim L. Nelssen, Joel M. Derouchey, Robert D. Goodband

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The accuracy and precision of pig subsampling methods can determine the swine producer’s ability to sell pigs at optimal market BW and reduce economic discounts. The first objective of this experiment was to determine the time required to weigh pigs for different sampling methods used to estimate the mean and SD of a population. The second objective was to define the optimal sampling method considering the time required to weigh pigs as well as the precision and accuracy of each sampling method. A total of 68 pens of pigs (359 × 1050, PIC, Hendersonville, TN; 169.8 lb BW) in 2 …


Comparison Of Soybean Oil And Different Sources Of Corn Oil On Nursery Pig Growth Performance (2014), Kyle E. Jordan, Marcio Antonio Dornelles Goncalves, Jeremiah E. Nemechek, Jon A. Dejong, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Steven S. Dritz, Joel M. Derouchey, Jason C. Woodworth Jan 2014

Comparison Of Soybean Oil And Different Sources Of Corn Oil On Nursery Pig Growth Performance (2014), Kyle E. Jordan, Marcio Antonio Dornelles Goncalves, Jeremiah E. Nemechek, Jon A. Dejong, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Steven S. Dritz, Joel M. Derouchey, Jason C. Woodworth

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A total of 350 pigs (PIC 1050; initially 26.45 ± 0.09 lb and 45 d of age) were used in a 21-d study to compare the effects of soy oil and 2 sources of corn oil on nursery pig growth performance. The 7 dietary treatments consisted of a corn-soybean meal–based control diet with no added oil or the control diet with 2.5 or 5% soybean oil (NE = 3,422 kcal/lb) or corn oil from 2 different sources (NE = 3,383 kcal/kg for both sources). There were 5 pigs per pen and 10 pens per treatment. Pig weight and feed disappearance …


Effects Of An Algae-Modified Montmorillonite Clay On Growth Performance Of Nursery Pigs Fed Diets Contaminated With Low Levels Of Deoxynivalenol (2014), Suzy Q. Fowler, Hyatt L. Frobose, Michael D. Tokach, Joel M. Derouchey, Steven S. Dritz, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen Jan 2014

Effects Of An Algae-Modified Montmorillonite Clay On Growth Performance Of Nursery Pigs Fed Diets Contaminated With Low Levels Of Deoxynivalenol (2014), Suzy Q. Fowler, Hyatt L. Frobose, Michael D. Tokach, Joel M. Derouchey, Steven S. Dritz, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen

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A total of 360 barrows (PIC 1050; initially 25.1 lb and 45 d of age) were used in a 21-d growth trial to evaluate the effects of an algae-modified montmorillonite clay (AMMC) on nursery pig performance when fed diets contaminated with low levels of deoxynivalenol (DON). Pigs were allotted to pens by weight, and pens were randomly assigned to 1 of 9 dietary treatments arranged in a 3 × 3 factorial with main effects of DON (0, 1.5 ppm, or 3.0 ppm) and AMMC inclusion (0, 0.17%, or 0.50% ). There were 5 pigs per pen and 8 pens per …


Effects Of Algae-Derived Β-Glucans With Zinc On Nursery Pig Growth Performance And Immune Response Under Commercial Conditions (2014), Marcio Antonio Dornelles Goncalves, Steven S. Dritz, Joel M. Derouchey, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jason C. Woodworth Jan 2014

Effects Of Algae-Derived Β-Glucans With Zinc On Nursery Pig Growth Performance And Immune Response Under Commercial Conditions (2014), Marcio Antonio Dornelles Goncalves, Steven S. Dritz, Joel M. Derouchey, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jason C. Woodworth

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An experiment was conducted to determine the impact of increasing levels of Algamune ZPC (Algal Scientific Corporation, Plymouth, MI) on growth performance and porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2)-specific immune response of nursery pigs housed under commercial conditions. Algamune ZPC is a polysaccharide-zinc complex feed additive composed of 35% β-1,3-glucan extracted from algae and 10% zinc. A total of 2,484 pigs (PIC 337 × 1050, initially 15.7 lb) were used in a 40-d trial. After feeding a common pelleted diet for 7 d after weaning, pigs were allotted to 1 of 6 dietary treatments in a randomized complete block design with …


Validating A Dietary Approach To Determine Amino Acid:Lysine Ratios For Pigs (2014), Marcio Antonio Dornelles Goncalves, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, K J. Touchette, Joel M. Derouchey, Jason C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband Jan 2014

Validating A Dietary Approach To Determine Amino Acid:Lysine Ratios For Pigs (2014), Marcio Antonio Dornelles Goncalves, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, K J. Touchette, Joel M. Derouchey, Jason C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband

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Standardized ileal digestible (SID) amino acid:lysine (AA:Lys) ratio experiments are commonly conducted to estimate the AA requirement of pigs relative to lysine (Lys) and allow for accurate diet formulation. The objective of the studies herein was to validate a dietary approach to determine the optimal SID AA:Lys ratio for pigs using tryptophan (Trp) as a model. Four 21-d experiments were conducted in which pigs (337 × 1050; PIC) were fed corn-soybean meal–based diets with 30% corn dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS). A total of 1,188, 1,232, 1,204, and 1,183 pigs with initial BW of 28.5 ± 0.4, 50.1 ± …


Evaluation Of Fermented Soybean Meal Sources In Diets For Nursery Pigs (2014), Andrea M. Jeffrey, Hyatt L. Frobose, Joel M. Derouchey, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Steven S. Dritz, Jason C. Woodworth Jan 2014

Evaluation Of Fermented Soybean Meal Sources In Diets For Nursery Pigs (2014), Andrea M. Jeffrey, Hyatt L. Frobose, Joel M. Derouchey, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Steven S. Dritz, Jason C. Woodworth

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A total of 296 mixed-sex pigs (PIC 327 × 1050; 14.5 ± 3.0 lb BW and 21 d of age) were used in a 31-d experiment evaluating the effect of further processing methods for soybean meal on weanling pig growth performance. There were 11 replicate pens per treatment with 6 or 7 pigs per pen. At weaning, pigs were allotted to pens by initial weight to 1 of 4 treatments in a completely randomized design. Experimental treatments were: (1) negative control (NC: no specialty protein sources), (2) fermented soybean meal processing method 1 (FSBM 1), (3) fermented soybean meal processing …


Effects Of Dietary Zinc Oxide And Chlortetracycline On Nursery Pig Growth Performance (2014), Julie Ann Feldpausch, Jon A. Dejong, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, Jason C. Woodworth, Harvey M. Scott, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Raghavendra G. Amachawadi Jan 2014

Effects Of Dietary Zinc Oxide And Chlortetracycline On Nursery Pig Growth Performance (2014), Julie Ann Feldpausch, Jon A. Dejong, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, Jason C. Woodworth, Harvey M. Scott, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Raghavendra G. Amachawadi

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

A total of 240 weaned pigs (PIC 1050; initially 13.4 lb) were used in a 47-d study to compare the effects of added Zn from zinc oxide (ZnO), alone or in combination with a low or high dose of chlortetracycline (CTC), on nursery pig performance. Pigs were allotted to pens at weaning (d 0) and fed a common starter diet with no antimicrobial for 5 d before the start of the experiment. On d 5, pens of 5 pigs were allotted to 1 of 6 dietary treatments in a randomized complete block design with 8 replications per treatment. Dietary treatments …