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1984; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 84-300-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 448; Beef; Sodium bicarbonate; Sorghum silage; Rate of gain; Performance
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Sodium Bicarbonate And Feed Flavor Supplements For Calves Fed Forage Sorghum Silage, K. Bolsen, D. Axe
Sodium Bicarbonate And Feed Flavor Supplements For Calves Fed Forage Sorghum Silage, K. Bolsen, D. Axe
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
High-moisture forage sorghum silage was fed to 108 steer calves to measure the effect of sodium bicarbonate and feed flavor (Omniflavor®) on calf performance. Overall performance was similar for all three rations by the end of the 94-day trial, but at days 29 to 56, when weather conditions were extremely cold, bicarbonate and Omniflavor each gave improved rate and efficiency of gains.