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Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

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1989

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Effect Of Soybean Processing On Starter Pig Performance And Nutrient Digestibility (1989), D F. Li, R C. Thaler, Jim L. Nelssen, Keith C. Behnke Jan 1989

Effect Of Soybean Processing On Starter Pig Performance And Nutrient Digestibility (1989), D F. Li, R C. Thaler, Jim L. Nelssen, Keith C. Behnke

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One hundred sixty-eight pigs were used to evaluate the effect of soybean processing on starter pig performance and nutrient digestibility. Soybean products tested were commercial soybean meal, full-fat roasted soybeans from either a Roast-A-Tron or Rickles Roaster, extruded soybeans, and steam-flaked soybeans. Pigs fed soybeans from the Rickles Roaster had lower average daily gain, average daily feed intake, and feed efficiency than pigs fed the other soybean products. Rickles soybeans had lower apparent digestibility of nitrogen, dry matter, total fat, and long chain fatty acids than the other treatments. Pigs fed steam-flaked soybeans had the second lowest growth rate. These …

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Evaluating Dhi Records With The Dairy Herd Analyzer (1989), James R. Dunham Jan 1989

Evaluating Dhi Records With The Dairy Herd Analyzer (1989), James R. Dunham

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A computer program was developed for analyzing DHI records to evaluate potential losses from 1) reproduction, 2) nutrition, 3) milk quality, and 4) genetics. Production-tested Kansas Holstein herds were grouped according to Rolling Herd Average (RHA), with the groups averaging 13,587, 15,988, 17,938 and 20,227 lb milk/cow/yr. Losses were directly related to RHA, amounting to $573, $426, $300, and $160/cow/yr, respectively. The Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) program provides valuable information to dairy farmers for making feeding, breeding, and management decisions. Yet, the only economic information provided by the program is feed cost/cwt milk produced and income over feed cost. Hence, …

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Reproductive Status Of Kansas Dairy Herds (1989), Edward P. Call Jan 1989

Reproductive Status Of Kansas Dairy Herds (1989), Edward P. Call

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There has been no appreciable change in the reproduction status of Kansas dairy herds over the last 25 yr. For example, the average calving interval was 398 days in 1965 and 405 days in 1988. Analysis of other measures show similar results. Although the long-stated management goal for a dairy herd has been a calf-a-year or 365-day calving interval, few herds realize this efficiency. On the positive side, the stability of reproductive performance is noteworthy, since genetic antagonism exists between production and reproduction. From 1965 to 1988, average yearly milk production in production-tested herds (DHI) has increased 41%.; Dairy Day, …

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Reproductive Research In Dairy Cattle At Ksu (1989), Jeffrey S. Stevenson Jan 1989

Reproductive Research In Dairy Cattle At Ksu (1989), Jeffrey S. Stevenson

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Research in reproductive physiology and breeding management of dairy cattle at Kansas State University has the following objectives: 1) to better understand those factors that influence the reestablishment of ovarian function, estrous cycles, and fertility after calving and 2) to apply that knowledge to areas of management in which pregnancy rates and calving intervals can be improved in dairy herds. Our past efforts have included 1) pioneering research into the applications of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) at the time of insemination and early postpartum as a prophylactic treatment for inducing estrous cyclicity; 2) application of treatments utilizing prostaglandin F2α(PGF2α) for breeding …

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A Rapid Method Of Analysis Of Corn Grain Fordairy Cattle (1989), G. Garcia, R. Malvetti, L.H. Harbers Jan 1989

A Rapid Method Of Analysis Of Corn Grain Fordairy Cattle (1989), G. Garcia, R. Malvetti, L.H. Harbers

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Calibration equations for near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) have been either purchased from the manufacturer or developed in the laboratory. Comparative analysis with standard laboratory procedures indicate that NIRS may be used for analyzing dairy feedstuffs, when proper calibration is made with local feedstuffs. NIRS is a new, rapid method of analyzing feedstuffs that reduces the time from several days to one minute or more after grinding and subsampling. The instrument needs to be calibrated from nutrient analyses made in the laboratory. Many calibrations may be purchased from the manufacturer of the instrument; however, we have found that many Kansas …

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Comparison Of Growth Of Holstein Heifers Fed100% Or 115% Of Nrc Requirements (1989), M. G. Daccarett, J.L. Morrill Jan 1989

Comparison Of Growth Of Holstein Heifers Fed100% Or 115% Of Nrc Requirements (1989), M. G. Daccarett, J.L. Morrill

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One hundred and one Holstein heifers from the KSU Dairy Unit were used in this experiment. They were assigned to two treatments in which they were fed either 100% or 115% of the 1988 NRC requirements of energy, protein, major minerals, and major vitamins. Body measurements (height, length, heart girth, weight, body condition scores, and backfat thickness) were recorded. Rations for each group were formulated using the average wt of the heifers. Results suggest that feeding 115% of NRC requirements produces larger frame heifers (without excess body condition), with potential for earlier calving, compared to feeding 100% of NRC requirements.; …

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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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Evaluation Of Water Oxygenation Onmilk Production: Milk Composition Andsomatic Cell Concentration In Milk (1989), John E. Shirley, C. Galdamez, J. Estrada Jan 1989

Evaluation Of Water Oxygenation Onmilk Production: Milk Composition Andsomatic Cell Concentration In Milk (1989), John E. Shirley, C. Galdamez, J. Estrada

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Forty Holstein cows in mid-lactation were utilized to evaluate the effects of water oxygenation on milk production, milk composition, and somatic cell count. Cows were fed a total mixed ration consisting of 25% alfalfa, 25% corn silage, and 50% corn-soy concentrate on a dry matter basis. Treatments included a 7-day preliminary period followed by two 28-day periods in which the treatments were reversed. Water consumption, milk production, milk composition, and somatic cell count were not different between treatments. Cows receiving oxygenated water were more docile and easily managed than control cows. Ozone introduced into water forms hydrogen peroxide, nitrous oxide, …

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Neutrophil And Lymphocyteresponse To Vitamins C And Esupplementation In Young Calves (1989), S.D. Pruiett, J.L. Morrill, Frank Blecha, James J. Higgins Jan 1989

Neutrophil And Lymphocyteresponse To Vitamins C And Esupplementation In Young Calves (1989), S.D. Pruiett, J.L. Morrill, Frank Blecha, James J. Higgins

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Calves were bottle-fed milk replacers at 10% of weekly adjusted body weight for 8 wk. Treatments were 1) no supplements (control), 2) .16 oz vitamin C, or 3) .16 oz vitamin C plus 125 IU/lb vitamin E. Lymphocytes and neutrophils isolated from day 14 and day 28 blood samples were assayed for neutrophil-mediated S. aureus phagocytosis and antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity, and for mitogen induced lymphocyte proliferation. Eye and nasal discharges of calves supplemented with vitamin C and vitamins C plus E were less than those of control calves for wk 1 to 8. Lymphocyte proliferation with the mitogens showed a …

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Pregnancy Rates Of Dairy Cows At First Service:Influence Of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormoneand Timing Of Ai Relative To Estrus (1989), Jeffrey S. Stevenson, M.O. Mee, R.K. Scoby, Y. Folman Jan 1989

Pregnancy Rates Of Dairy Cows At First Service:Influence Of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormoneand Timing Of Ai Relative To Estrus (1989), Jeffrey S. Stevenson, M.O. Mee, R.K. Scoby, Y. Folman

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We demonstrated that gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH or Cystorelin®) failed to improve pregnancy rates at the first service. When GnRH injection and insemination are both carried out either in early or late estrus or if cows are bred in early estrus and given a GnRH injection later in estrus, pregnancy rates are reduced by 9 to 13 percentage points compared to breeding according to the am-pm rule without GnRH treatment (control). Pregnancy rates of cows injected with GnRH early in estrus and bred in late estrus were similar to controls injected with saline and inseminated late in estrus (46 vs 43%). …

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Utilization Of Near Infrared Reflectancefor The Determination Of Fat, Moisture,And Protein In Cheddar Cheese (1989), G.S. Zink, I.J. Jeon, L.H. Harbers Jan 1989

Utilization Of Near Infrared Reflectancefor The Determination Of Fat, Moisture,And Protein In Cheddar Cheese (1989), G.S. Zink, I.J. Jeon, L.H. Harbers

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Near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) was used to develop calibration equations for the rapid determination of moisture, protein, and fat in Cheddar cheese. Most mean values from NIRS data had lower standard deviations than values obtained by standard laboratory procedures. A larger number of samples is needed to refine calibrations and validate the equations.; Dairy Day, 1989, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1989; The 1989 Annual KSU Dairy Day is known as Dairy Day, 1989

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Changes In Genetic Evaluation Of Dairy Cattle: The Animal Model (1989), K. Heikes Jan 1989

Changes In Genetic Evaluation Of Dairy Cattle: The Animal Model (1989), K. Heikes

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The July 1989 USDA Sire Summary introduced a new system for genetic evaluations in dairy cattle. These evaluations, known as the Animal Model (AM), include several new features that help to increase the accuracy of evaluations compared to the way sire summaries were calculated in the past.; Dairy Day, 1989, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1989; The 1989 Annual KSU Dairy Day is known as Dairy Day, 1989

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The Effect Of Nutrient Intake And Protein Degradability On The Growth And Development Of Holstein Heifers (1989), D.E. Isbell, J.L. Morrill Jan 1989

The Effect Of Nutrient Intake And Protein Degradability On The Growth And Development Of Holstein Heifers (1989), D.E. Isbell, J.L. Morrill

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One hundred and twelve Holstein heifers were used from 10 wk until 26 wk of age. They were assigned to receive either 100% or 115% of NRC (1978) recommended nutrients and to be fed either control or extruded SBM. There were no interaction effects between the nutrient amount and type of SBM. Heifers on the higher nutrient amounts gained 205 lb vs 168 lb for the heifers on the lower nutrient amounts. Those on the higher nutrient amounts also had greater increases in height (8.7 vs 7.5 in), length (10.2 vs 8.7 in), and heart girth (12.6 vs 10.6 in). …

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The Use Of Bovine Somatotropin (Bst) In Dairy Cattle (1989), J. Estrada, John E. Shirley Jan 1989

The Use Of Bovine Somatotropin (Bst) In Dairy Cattle (1989), J. Estrada, John E. Shirley

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We all have heard about the use of BST in lactating dairy cattle during the last 6 to 8 years, but what is BST? Bovine somatotropin is another dairy management tool developed to improve the efficiency and reduce the cost of producing milk. It is the newest in a list of technological advances in the dairy industry, such as genetic improvements, nutrition, health, housing, milking equipment and techniques, embryo transfer, and DHI records. BST is a natural protein produced in the anterior pituitary gland of all cattle. Like other proteins, BST is composed of various amino acids (190-199). BST is …

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Involution Of The Uterus Of Dairy Cattle (1989), Edward P. Call Jan 1989

Involution Of The Uterus Of Dairy Cattle (1989), Edward P. Call

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The rate of involution of the bovine uterus is remarkable. By 20 days after calving, tissue sloughing and hemorrhaging have ceased, and the size of the uterus has been reduced by more than 80%. By 40 days, the uterus has completely involuted except for isolated pockets of leukocytes. Any reproductive or metabolic disorders around calving will delay involution. A preventive herd health program (PHHP) including a reproductive examination of cows within a month after calving will pay dividends in improved reproductive performance. With a sound PHHP, servicing cows on the first heat after 42 days fresh is recommended.; Dairy Day, …

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

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

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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, R.R. Schalles, R.W. Markham, H.W. Leipold, M.F. Spire Jan 1989

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

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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, W.J. Mcguire, G.H. Kiracofe Jan 1989

Syncro-Mate B® Induces Estrus In Cows Without Ovaries, 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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Influence Of Limited-Creep Feeding On Pre- And Postweaning Performance Of Spring-Born Calves, 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, 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, D.D. Simms, Gerry L. Kuhl Jan 1989

Effect Of Limited-Creep Feeding On Performance Of Spring-Born Calves: Results Of 1988 Field Trials, 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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Performance Of Stocker Steers Grazing Smooth Bromegrass At Two Stocking Rates And Dewormed With Morantel Tartrate, 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, 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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Soybean Meal+Sorghum Grain, Alfalfa Hay, And Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets As Protein Supplements For Beef Cows Grazing Dormant, Tallgrass-Prairie, T. Delcurto, R.C. Cochran, L.R. Corah, E.S. Vanzant Jan 1989

Soybean Meal+Sorghum Grain, Alfalfa Hay, And Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets As Protein Supplements For Beef Cows Grazing Dormant, Tallgrass-Prairie, T. Delcurto, R.C. Cochran, L.R. Corah, E.S. Vanzant

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Eighty-six pregnant. Hereford x Angus cows were randomly assigned to one of three winter supplement treatments: 1) soybean meal+sorghum grain, 2) alfalfa hay, or 3) dehydrated alfalfa pellets. Cows supplemented with dehydrated alfalfa pellets gained more (P<.05) weight during gestation and lost the least (P<.05) weight at calving. However, no differences (P>.10) were detected in cow body condition change. reproductive efficiency, or calf growth.

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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, 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, 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<.01). In addition, steers supplemented with dehydrated alfalfa pellets displayed 15% higher forage DM intakes than steers supplemented with SBM+sorghum grain or alfalfa hay. Total DM digestibility did not differ (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 …

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Evaluation Of Wheat Middlings As A Supplement For Cattle Consuming Winter Range Forage, 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, 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 Supplemental Protein Concentration On Intake, Utilization, And Quality Of Diet Selected By Steers Grazing Dormant Tallgrass-Prairie, 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, 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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Effect Of Inoculants And Npn Additives On Dry Matter Recovery And Cattle Performance: A Summary Of 22 Trials, 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, 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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Conception Rates Of Beef Heifers Treated With Gnrh Analog At The Time Of Estrus Or At The Time Of Artificial Insemination., 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., L.R. Corah, W.E. Beal, M.F. Spire, Jeffrey S. Stevenson

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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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Effect Of Commercial Inoculants On Fermentation Of 1988 Silage Crops, K.K. Bolsen, A. Laytimi, S. Azimi, R.A. Hart, F. Niroomand, J. Bradford, L. Clare Jan 1989

Effect Of Commercial Inoculants On Fermentation Of 1988 Silage Crops, K.K. Bolsen, A. Laytimi, S. Azimi, R.A. Hart, F. Niroomand, J. Bradford, L. Clare

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We have measured silage fermentation dynamics in over 50 crops since the development of a 4 x 14 inch PVC pipe, laboratory-scale silo in 1984. In many of these experiments, our objective was to determine how inoculants or inoculant/enzyme combinations affected the rate and efficiency of the ensiling process. Twenty-five different inoculants have been tested over a wide range of ensiling conditions. Results show that the majority of silage inoculants available today are able to supply a high number of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and to improve silage fermentation in most crops (KAES, Reports of Progress 494, 514, and 539). …

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Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy Calibrations For Sorghum Silage, P.C. Dubois, G. Garcia, K.K. Bolsen, L.H. Harbers Jan 1989

Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy Calibrations For Sorghum Silage, P.C. Dubois, G. Garcia, K.K. Bolsen, L.H. Harbers

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Calibrations for near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) analysis of sorghum silage and sheep feces samples were developed. with mixed success. For sorghum silage, the standard errors of calibration (SEC) and correlation coefficients of calibration (R2) for crude protein (CP) were .405% and .927; for acid detergent fiber (ADF), 1.667% and .943; and for neutral detergent fiber (NDF), 1.589% and .964, respectively. The statistics for crude protein were not as good as similar work reported in the literature, but the data for the fiber components was as good as or better than similar reported work. For sheep feces. the SEC and R2 …

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Impact Of Cash Settlement On Feeder Cattle Hedging Risk, J.R. Mintert, Ted C. Schroeder Jan 1989

Impact Of Cash Settlement On Feeder Cattle Hedging Risk, J.R. Mintert, Ted C. Schroeder

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One of the principal motivations for the introduction of cash settlement in feeder cattle futures contracts was to reduce basis risk. This study examined expected changes in hedging risk attributable to the adoption of cash settlement. The estimates of cash settlement futures hedging risks were generally small than estimates of hedging risks using the physical-delivery futures. The reduction in hedging risk was greatest for feeder steers meeting futures contract weight specifications, but reductions were also common for other weight classes and for heifers.

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