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Relationships Between Ovulation Rate And Litter Size For Flushed And Nonflushed Gilts (1989), M T. Rhodes, Duane L. Davis, Jeffrey S. Stevenson Jan 1989

Relationships Between Ovulation Rate And Litter Size For Flushed And Nonflushed Gilts (1989), M T. Rhodes, Duane L. Davis, Jeffrey S. Stevenson

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We examined the effects of flushing (3.4 lb additional ground milo for approximately 2 wk before insemination) and pubertal status (inseminated at puberty or postpuberty) on ovulation rate and litter traits in gilts. Hushing resulted in 1.1 more eggs released at ovulation and 1.3 more pigs/litter. The response in litter size occurred primarily among gilts inseminated at their pubertal estrus. Neither flushing nor pubertal status affected prenatal survival. Data for 58 gilts were used to evaluate the relationship between ovulation rate and litter size. Litter size increased linearly with increased ovulation rate to a maximum of 13 pigs when 19 …

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Will Porcine Somatotropin (Pst) Lower Pork Quality? (1989), Melvin C. Hunt, Patter G. Whipple-Van, R D. Klemm, B R. Schricker, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert H. Hines, Donald H. Kropf Jan 1989

Will Porcine Somatotropin (Pst) Lower Pork Quality? (1989), Melvin C. Hunt, Patter G. Whipple-Van, R D. Klemm, B R. Schricker, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert H. Hines, Donald H. Kropf

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The types and diameters of muscle fibers from 30 barrows that had received daily injections of porcine somatotropin (pST) or a placebo and were fed dietary lysine at .6, .8, 1.0 or 1.2% were determined. Fiber data indicated that pST slightly increases the anaerobic metabolic potential of longissimus muscle. The higher levels of lysine caused enlargement of muscle cells. Earlier research has shown that this type of muscle biochemistry contributes to development of PSE muscle. Thus, use of pST in certain strains of pigs may lead to reductions in muscle quality.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 16, 1989

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Polled Hereford And Simmental Milk Production (1989), R.R. Schalles, S. Kimbrough, K.O. Zoellner, D.D. Simms Jan 1989

Polled Hereford And Simmental Milk Production (1989), R.R. Schalles, S. Kimbrough, K.O. Zoellner, D.D. Simms

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The weigh-suckle-weigh method was used to measure milk consumption by 265 calves from 159 Polled Hereford and Simmental cows over 3 years. Calves nursing Polled Hereford cows consumed an average of 11.2 lbs of milk per day, with a peak of 15lbs at 50 days post"¢ calving. calves nursing Simmental cows consumed an average of 16.8 lbs of milk per day, with a peak of 20 lbs at 58 days after calving. All increase of 1lb in daily milk consumption produced approximately 20 lbs increase in weaning weight.

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Evaluation Of Wheat Middlings As A Supplement For Cattle Consuming Winter Range Forage (1989), G.D. Sunvold, R.C. Cochran, E.S. Vanzant, S.D. Brandyberry, R.B. Hightshoe, T. Delcurto Jan 1989

Evaluation Of Wheat Middlings As A Supplement For Cattle Consuming Winter Range Forage (1989), G.D. Sunvold, R.C. Cochran, E.S. Vanzant, S.D. Brandyberry, R.B. Hightshoe, T. Delcurto

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Intake of dormant, bluestem-range forage was increased by feeding steers supplements based on wheat middlings or soybean meal + sorghum grain, although the degree of influence on forage intake depended on type and level of supplementation. All supplements increased (P<.10) total diet digestibility. However, fiber digestibility tended to be slightly lower for steers receiving the high level of wheat middlings and the soybean meal + sorghum grain supplement.

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Influence Of Limited-Creep Feeding On Pre- And Postweaning Performance Of Spring-Born Calves (1989), C.E. Binns, F.K. Brazle, Gerry L. Kuhl, D.D. Simms, K.O. Zoellner, L.R. Corah Jan 1989

Influence Of Limited-Creep Feeding On Pre- And Postweaning Performance Of Spring-Born Calves (1989), C.E. Binns, F.K. Brazle, Gerry L. Kuhl, D.D. Simms, K.O. Zoellner, L.R. Corah

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Limit-feeding a high protein creep (36% CP) and a high energy creep (16% CP) was compared with no supplementation in a 61-day preweaning trial. Salt was used to limit daily creep intake to 1.5 to 2.0 lb per head. Calves given the limited energy and protein creep feeds outgained (P<.01) the unsupplemented calves by 0.2 lb and 0.3 lb, respectively. Conversion of creep feed consumed to extra gain was 6.7 and 5.3 for the energy and protein creep-fed calves, respectively (salt included). Trucking shrink of the noncreep-fed calves on the day of weaning and shipping was 4.9 lb and 7.0 lb less (P<.05) than that of the energy and protein creep-fed calves, respectively. Postweaning daily gains of the energy creep-fed calves was higher than those of both the protein creep-fed calves (P=.09) and the noncreep-fed calves (P<.01) by 0.3 lb and 0.5 lb, respectively. The energy creep-fed calves consumed more (P<.05) daily dry matter than the protein creep-fed and unsupplemented calves. Little difference was observed in postweaning feed conversion among creep treatments.

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Effect Of Limited-Creep Feeding On Performance Of Spring-Born Calves: Results Of 1988 Field Trials (1989), D.D. Simms, Gerry L. Kuhl Jan 1989

Effect Of Limited-Creep Feeding On Performance Of Spring-Born Calves: Results Of 1988 Field Trials (1989), D.D. Simms, Gerry L. Kuhl

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Two field trials were conducted to evaluate limited-creep feeding of spring- born calves using pelleted creep rations with either 0.5, 5, or 10% salt. Average daily gain was increased (P<.05) over controls in trial 2 and when both trials were combined. However, intakes were higher than desired and feed conversion much poorer than expected.

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Effects Of Winter Herbage Removal On Flint Hills Rangeland (1989), Lisa M. Auen, Clenton E. Owensby Jan 1989

Effects Of Winter Herbage Removal On Flint Hills Rangeland (1989), Lisa M. Auen, Clenton E. Owensby

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Intensive-early stocking (lES) in the Kansas Flint Hills has greatly increased livestock production efficiency. The potential for grazing of regrowth on IES pastures the following winter was studied by mowing different plots on a monthly basis from October to April, 19831985. Winter herbage removal had no significant effect on herbage production in the following seasons or on the total nonstructural carbohydrates (TNC) of big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) rhizomes. Since there was no reduction in herbage yield for any mowing date, cattle producers can apparently restock IES pastures after October 1.

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Liver Fluke Infestation In Kansas Fed Slaughter Cattle, S.B. Laudert Jan 1989

Liver Fluke Infestation In Kansas Fed Slaughter Cattle, S.B. Laudert

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Feedlot cattle from 1,687 pens totaling 290,183 head were evaluated at slaughter for the presence of liver flukes. Overall, 4.92% of the cattle were found to be infected. Only 15.2% of all pens of cattle were found to be completely free of flukes. However, only 5.3% of the pens had greater than 15% of the cattle infested. Beef steers had a higher level of infestation (5.2%) than beef heifers (4.4%). Holstein steers had an overall infestation rate of 4.4%.

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Whole-Plant Grain Sorghum And Inoculated Corn Silages In Mid-Lactation Dairy Cow Diets (1989), K.K. Bolsen, John E. Shirley, A. Laytimi, J. Dickerson Jan 1989

Whole-Plant Grain Sorghum And Inoculated Corn Silages In Mid-Lactation Dairy Cow Diets (1989), K.K. Bolsen, John E. Shirley, A. Laytimi, J. Dickerson

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Whole-plant grain sorghum silage and Silo-Best-Soluble inoculated and uninoculated control corn silages were compared in complete-mixed diets for mid-lactation dairy cows. Cows fed the inoculated corn silage yielded .6 lb and those fed the grain sorghum silage yielded 1.7 lb more fat-corrected milk than those fed the control corn silage. Fat percentage for the cows fed the grain sorghum silage was .2 units greater than for those fed the control and the inoculated corn silages. Similar percentages were obtained for milk protein and solids-not-fat. Cows fed the inoculated corn silage had the highest weight gain (+150 lb), those fed the …

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Nutritional Considerations For Improved Lean Value (1989), Jim L. Nelssen Jan 1989

Nutritional Considerations For Improved Lean Value (1989), Jim L. Nelssen

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The swine industry is in a transitional period as it gears up to produce the lean meat required by the consumer. In fact, pork processors arc increasing the production of lean products (boneless loins, 95% fat-free hams) because consumers are willing to pay premiums for low-fat products. New methods of measuring the amount of lean pork (fat-a-meter, etc.) are being developed rapidly, in order to allow the packer to offer price differentials for lean compared to fat pigs. Pork producers, in my opinion, will adjust production systems to meet consumer demands for lean pork when monetary differentials are offered by …

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Effects Of Heat Stress, Dietary Energy Density And Exogenous Porcine Somatotropin On The Growth Performance Of Finishing Pigs (1989), G R. Stoner, David A. Nichols, G L. Allee, B R. Schricker, Jim L. Nelssen Jan 1989

Effects Of Heat Stress, Dietary Energy Density And Exogenous Porcine Somatotropin On The Growth Performance Of Finishing Pigs (1989), G R. Stoner, David A. Nichols, G L. Allee, B R. Schricker, Jim L. Nelssen

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

This experiment was conducted to determine the interactive effects of environmental temperature porcine somatotropin (pST) and dietary energy density on the growth performance of finishing pigs. Forty-eight barrows were allotted randomly to four environmental chambers (EC) in a split plot design with two EClwhole plot (WP). Each EC (12 barrows/EC) represented one subplot (SP). The WP 24-h environmental cycles were: thermal neutral (TN), 8 h at 75°F and 50% relative humidity (RH)-1 h transition-14 h at 68°F and 60% RH-1 h transition; and heat stress (HS), 8 h at 95°F and 60% RH-1 h transition-14 h at 82°F and 80% …

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The Reaction Of Slaughter Hog Cash And Futures Prices To Usda Hogs And Pigs Reports (1989), Ted C. Schroeder, J R. Mintert, John M. Blair Jan 1989

The Reaction Of Slaughter Hog Cash And Futures Prices To Usda Hogs And Pigs Reports (1989), Ted C. Schroeder, J R. Mintert, John M. Blair

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

This study examined the reaction of slaughter hog cash and futures prices to USDA Hogs and Pigs reports. Over the 1972-87 period, the nearby live hog futures price had $1/cwt or larger absolute price changes on 48% of the trading days immediately after the Hogs and Pigs report release compared to 6% of the days of the release, suggesting that the reports arc providing important new information to the market. Average price moves in cash and futures markets following the report releases were positive, suggesting that price usually increased the day after the reports. Over the 1972-87 period, the cash …

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Effects Of Lecithin And Lysolecithin Additions On Growth Performance And Nutrient Digestibility In Weanling Pigs (1989), D B. Jones, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert H. Hines, Joe D. Hancock Jan 1989

Effects Of Lecithin And Lysolecithin Additions On Growth Performance And Nutrient Digestibility In Weanling Pigs (1989), D B. Jones, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert H. Hines, Joe D. Hancock

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Two hundred seventy pigs (21 d of age and 12.8 lb initial wt) were used to determine if adding emulsifiers (lecithin and lysolecithin) to starter pig diets affects growth performance and digestibility of nutrients. Treatments were: 1) corn-soy control; 2) diet 1 with soybean oil; 3) diet 1 with tallow; 4, 5, and 6) diet 3 with lecithin replacing 5%, 10%, and 30% of the tallow; 7, 8, and 9) diet 3 with lysolecithin replacing 5%, 10%, and 30% of the tallow. Average daily gain (ADG), average daily feed intake (ADFI), and feed/gain ratio (F/G) were determined weekly during the …

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Development Of Methods For Studying Embryo-Uterine Interactions (1989), Z Zhang, Duane L. Davis Jan 1989

Development Of Methods For Studying Embryo-Uterine Interactions (1989), Z Zhang, Duane L. Davis

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The endometrium (lining of the uterus) functions to support and nurture developing embryos. However, 20 to 30% of pig embryos are lost in early pregnancy. Therefore, we developed methods to study the endometrium. Our initial work addresses the production of prostaglandins by the endometrium. Prostaglandins are known to play important roles in the establishment of pregnancy. In the pig, this process occurs near the end of the second week of pregnancy. Therefore, we determined the prostaglandin production by glandular and stromal cells of pig endometrium collected on d 13 of pregnancy. Glandular cells produced more prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) than prostaglandin …

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Feed Utilization During Late Gestation By Polled Hereford And Simmental Cows (1989), R.R. Schalles, G.H. Kiracofe, J.W. Wright Jan 1989

Feed Utilization During Late Gestation By Polled Hereford And Simmental Cows (1989), R.R. Schalles, G.H. Kiracofe, J.W. Wright

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Thirty-one Polled Hereford and 29 Simmental cows were individually fed two energy levels for about the last 4 months before calving. Weight, condition score, backfat thickness, and reproduction were evaluated. No differences were found in efficiency of feed utilization between breeds or between energy levels. These cows started the experiment in moderate body condition, and a 10% reduction in dietary energy level during late gestation did not affect their reproductive performance.

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Dietary Influences On Pancreatic Amylase And Small Intestinal Disaccharidase Activities In Cattle, K.K. Kreikemeier, D.L. Harmon, K. Gross, C. Armendariz Jan 1989

Dietary Influences On Pancreatic Amylase And Small Intestinal Disaccharidase Activities In Cattle, K.K. Kreikemeier, D.L. Harmon, K. Gross, C. Armendariz

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Pancreatic α-amylase activity was 54% higher in cattle fed at twice maintenance energy than in cattle fed at maintenance and was 52% greater in hay-fed than grain-fed cattle. Increased pancreatic α-amylase activity probably represents increased secretion as well. α-amylase activity in small intestinal digesta was greater with increased energy intake and with hay feeding. Small intestine mucosal disaccharidase activities in cattle were unaffected by diet. Lactase activity was highest in the proximal segment of the small intestine and low in both mid and distal segments. Maltase and isomaltase activities were low in the duodenum, but increased toward the jejunum and …

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Managing Fast- Vs. Slow-Growth Genotypes To Optimize Quality And Yield Grades, R.R. Schalles, K.O. Zoellner, Michael E. Dikeman Jan 1989

Managing Fast- Vs. Slow-Growth Genotypes To Optimize Quality And Yield Grades, R.R. Schalles, K.O. Zoellner, Michael E. Dikeman

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Fast-growth genotype steers placed on a high energy ration a month after weaning were compared to a slow-growth genotype on a growing ration for 155 days, followed by a finishing ration for 62 days. The fast-growth genotype produced heavier, higher quality carcasses in less time than the slow-growth genotype, with similar energy conversion. Using contemporary prices. the fast-growth genotype cattle broke even, and the slow-growth genotype lost $124 per head.

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Influence Of Milk Levels Of Beef Cows On Returns: A Simulation Approach (1989), R.R. Schalles, K.O. Zoellner, L.S. Clarke Jan 1989

Influence Of Milk Levels Of Beef Cows On Returns: A Simulation Approach (1989), R.R. Schalles, K.O. Zoellner, L.S. Clarke

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Results of four simulated production systems indicated that high levels of milk produced calves that were heavier at weaning, primarily because of an increase in body fat. High levels of milk production, however, were a disadvantage when calves went directly to the feedlot. With slow-growing calves, the fat either had to be depleted postweaning, or the calves had to be slaughtered at less-than-desirable weights in order to maintain desirable carcass fat. High milk intake is more tolerable for calves with fast growth rates, whereas low milk intake is a an economic necessity for calves with slow growth rates. The moderate …

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Splay-Foot In Cattle (1989), R.R. Schalles, R.W. Markham, H.W. Leipold, M.F. Spire Jan 1989

Splay-Foot In Cattle (1989), R.R. Schalles, R.W. Markham, H.W. Leipold, M.F. Spire

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Angular limb deformity, observed in several breeds of cattle, results in a knock-kneed and splay-footed condition in the front legs. This study shows that angular limb deformity is a congenital structural defect, inherited as a simple, autosomal, recessive trait.

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Syncro-Mate B® Induces Estrus In Cows Without Ovaries (1989), W.J. Mcguire, G.H. Kiracofe Jan 1989

Syncro-Mate B® Induces Estrus In Cows Without Ovaries (1989), W.J. Mcguire, G.H. Kiracofe

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Syncro-Mate B® was capable of inducing estrous behavior in ovariectomized cows. Lengthening the norgestomet implant period from 9 to 18 days did not prevent estrus. The ability of Syncro-Mate B to induce estrous behavior in ovariectomized cows helps explain the variable conception rates obtained after using this product in intact cows.

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Conception Rates Of Beef Heifers Treated With Gnrh Analog At The Time Of Estrus Or At The Time Of Artificial Insemination (1989), L.R. Corah, W.E. Beal, M.F. Spire, Jeffrey S. Stevenson Jan 1989

Conception Rates Of Beef Heifers Treated With Gnrh Analog At The Time Of Estrus Or At The Time Of Artificial Insemination (1989), L.R. Corah, W.E. Beal, M.F. Spire, Jeffrey S. Stevenson

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Injecting a GnRH-analog at the time of estrus or at insemination did not generally improve conception rates in heifers inseminated following a synchronized estrus. However, within some herds. a significant positive response was noted.

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Limit Versus Full Creep-Feeding Of A High Protein Supplement To Calves Grazing Late Summer Bluestem (1989), R.C. Cochran, C.E. Binns, L.R. Corah, T. Delcurto, E.S. Vanzant Jan 1989

Limit Versus Full Creep-Feeding Of A High Protein Supplement To Calves Grazing Late Summer Bluestem (1989), R.C. Cochran, C.E. Binns, L.R. Corah, T. Delcurto, E.S. Vanzant

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Limit creep-feeding a 36% protein supplement (avg. salt concentration = 7.9%) was compared with unlimited consumption of the same supplement without salt (full creep-feeding) and with no supplementation. Average daily gain of steer calves was increased (P≤.06) by.19 (limit creep-feeding) and .38 (full creep-feeding) lb per day compared with non-supplemented calves. Average daily gain of heifer calves was not increased by creep feeding. Efficiency with which creep was converted to extra gain was poor for both limit and full creep-feeding groups. Little difference was observed in postweaning average daily gains; however, the calves given ad libitum access to creep feed …

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Visual Body Condition Score Of Cows (1989), C.K. Clarke, R.R. Schalles Jan 1989

Visual Body Condition Score Of Cows (1989), C.K. Clarke, R.R. Schalles

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Condition scores are often used to describe the "fleshiness" of cows. These scores range from 1 (extremely emaciated) to 9 (extremely fat).

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Influence Of Level Of Grain Supplementation On The Performance Of Intensive-Early Stocked Steers (1989), R.C. Cochran, E.S. Vanzant, Clenton E. Owensby Jan 1989

Influence Of Level Of Grain Supplementation On The Performance Of Intensive-Early Stocked Steers (1989), R.C. Cochran, E.S. Vanzant, Clenton E. Owensby

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Two levels of sorghum grain supplementation (2 or 4 lb/day) for"¢steers in an intensive-early stocking program tended to increase average daily gain in direct proportion to increasing supplement level (2.7 and 2.9 lb/day. respectively, compared to 2.5 lb with no supplement). Similarly, grass remaining in the pastures after the cattle were removed on July 15, and at the end of the growing season on October 1, was greater when cattle were supplemented.

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Performance Of Stocker Steers Grazing Smooth Bromegrass At Two Stocking Rates And Dewormed With Morantel Tartrate (1989), K.P. Coffey, Joseph L. Moyer, Lyle W. Lomas Jan 1989

Performance Of Stocker Steers Grazing Smooth Bromegrass At Two Stocking Rates And Dewormed With Morantel Tartrate (1989), K.P. Coffey, Joseph L. Moyer, Lyle W. Lomas

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Early-intensive grazing of smooth bromegrass reduced animal gains but improved gain/acre. Morantel tartrate reduced fecal nematode egg counts but had no effect on animal performance at either stocking rate

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Influence Of Supplemental Protein Concentration On Intake, Utilization, And Quality Of Diet Selected By Steers Grazing Dormant Tallgrass-Prairie (1989), T. Delcurto, R.C. Cochran, L.R. Corah, A.A. Beharka, E.S. Vanzant Jan 1989

Influence Of Supplemental Protein Concentration On Intake, Utilization, And Quality Of Diet Selected By Steers Grazing Dormant Tallgrass-Prairie (1989), T. Delcurto, R.C. Cochran, L.R. Corah, A.A. Beharka, E.S. Vanzant

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Fifteen ruminally and 12 esophageally cannulated steers were randomly assigned to receive low (LP), moderate (MP), and high (HP) crude protein (CP) supplements in a 23-day winter grazing trial designed to evaluate dormant tallgrass forage intake and utilization. Supplemental CP levels were 13, 26, or 39%, respectively. Forage organic matter (OM) intake was greatest (P<.05) for the MP steers. Likewise, fiber (NDF) digestibility and ruminal fill were largest (P<.10) for the MP treatment. Furthermore, the quality of diet selected tended to improve with increasing supplemental protein concentration. Increasing CP concentration in supplements dramatically improves the intake and utilization of dormant forage. In this study, intake and digestibility were optimized with the MP supplement.

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Soybean Meal+Milo, Alfalfa Hay, And Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets As Protein Sources For Steers Fed Dormant, Native Tallgrass Forage In Drylot (1989), T. Delcurto, R.C. Cochran, A.A. Beharka, E.S. Vanzant, Tiruvoor G. Nagaraja Jan 1989

Soybean Meal+Milo, Alfalfa Hay, And Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets As Protein Sources For Steers Fed Dormant, Native Tallgrass Forage In Drylot (1989), T. Delcurto, R.C. Cochran, A.A. Beharka, E.S. Vanzant, Tiruvoor G. Nagaraja

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Sixteen ruminally-cannulated steers consuming dormant tallgrass-prairie forage were randomly assigned to one of four treatments: 1) control, no supplement; 2) soybean meal (SBM)+sorghum grain; 3) alfalfa hay; or 4) dehydrated alfalfa pellets. Forage dry matter (DM) intake was at least doubled by all three supplemental protein treatments (P.10) among treatments; however, fiber (NDF) digestibility was depressed in steers supplemented with SBM+sorghum grain or dehydrated alfalfa pellets, compared with controls. Results from this study reinforce the concept that supplemental protein improves forage intake and utilization. Additionally, alfalfa hay and dehydrated alfalfa pellets appear to be at least as effective as SBM+sorghum …

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Influence Of Rumen Bypass Fat In Cattle Supplements On Forage Utilization (1989), R.B. Hightshoe, R.C. Cochran, L.R. Corah, D.L. Harmon, E.S. Vanzant Jan 1989

Influence Of Rumen Bypass Fat In Cattle Supplements On Forage Utilization (1989), R.B. Hightshoe, R.C. Cochran, L.R. Corah, D.L. Harmon, E.S. Vanzant

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Incorporation of rumen bypass fat into a supplement to be fed with low quality forage did not affect total dry matter digestibility or ruminal dry matter fill. Similarly, no difference in digestibility was observed among types (animal vs. plant) or levels (low vs. high) of lipids used in this study. Rumen bypass fat apparently avoids the negative impact on forage utilization seen with conventional fats.

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Effect Of Inoculants And Npn Additives On Dry Matter Recovery And Cattle Performance: A Summary Of 22 Trials (1989), K.K. Bolsen, A. Laytimi, Ronald V. Pope, Jack G. Riley Jan 1989

Effect Of Inoculants And Npn Additives On Dry Matter Recovery And Cattle Performance: A Summary Of 22 Trials (1989), K.K. Bolsen, A. Laytimi, Ronald V. Pope, Jack G. Riley

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Results from 22 trials comparing dry matter (DM) recovery and cattle performance of inoculated or non-protein nitrogen (NPN)-treated silages to controls were summarized using paired t-test analysis. Inoculants consistently improved DM recoveries and gains per ton of crop ensiled in both com and forage sorghums. The use of NPN adversely affected nutrient preservation and gain per ton of crop ensiled, particularly for the wetter forage sorghums.

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Evaluation Of Interseeded Grain Sorghum And Soybeans As A Silage Crop (1989), S.H.M. Esmail, H. Hartadi, L.H. Harbers, John E. Shirley, J.D. Hoover, S. Azimi, L.W. Pfaff, K.K. Bolsen Jan 1989

Evaluation Of Interseeded Grain Sorghum And Soybeans As A Silage Crop (1989), S.H.M. Esmail, H. Hartadi, L.H. Harbers, John E. Shirley, J.D. Hoover, S. Azimi, L.W. Pfaff, K.K. Bolsen

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Interseeded grain sorghum and soybeans have been evaluated as a silage crop over a 3year period. In the first 2 years, maximum dry matter (DM) yields occurred at the late-dough stage of the grain sorghum, and interseeded silages had higher crude protein (CP) and acid detergent fiber contents than non-interseeded late-dough stage, grain sorghum control silages. In year 2, seeding grain sorghum and soybeans in alternating IS-inch rows increased DM yield, CP content, and the proportion of soybean plants in the mixture compared to drilled (6-inch spacing) interseeding. Digestibilities of most nutrients were similar in all silages; however, cattle fed …

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