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Nutritional Evaluation Of Corn And Sorghum Crop Residues (1999), R.K. Taylor, Gary L. Kilgore, James J. Higgins, Dale A. Blasi, Stewart R. Duncan
Nutritional Evaluation Of Corn And Sorghum Crop Residues (1999), R.K. Taylor, Gary L. Kilgore, James J. Higgins, Dale A. Blasi, Stewart R. Duncan
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Crop residue samples from 22 grazed and nongrazed corn and sorghum residue fields across Kansas were collected every 2 weeks during the 1997/98 winter feeding season to evaluate quality and yield. Corn residue averaged about 2 ½ tons of total dry matter (DM)/acre, with the leaf fraction (attached and unattached) constituting about 60% of that residue. Unattached leaves represented 85% of the total leaf DM. Yield estimates for sorghum residue averaged over 2 tons/ acre. The stem component represented 55 to 60% of the total DM collected, and about 58% of the leaves remained attached to the stem.
Effects Of Starting Weight, Body Condition, And Age On Gain Of Cattle Grazing Native Grass (1999), F.K. Brazle, James J. Higgins
Effects Of Starting Weight, Body Condition, And Age On Gain Of Cattle Grazing Native Grass (1999), F.K. Brazle, James J. Higgins
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In 29 trials over 10 years, 6,614 head of cattle (heifers - 11 trials, 2,862 hd; steers - 18 trials, 3,752 hd) were used to determine the effect of starting weight on gain while grazing burned, native-grass pastures. The heifers grazed for an average of 81 days (70 to 93) and steers for an average of 86 days (75 to 99) from April to July. Stocking rate was one animal per 2 acres. The cattle were sorted by starting weight into groups as follows: below 399 lb, 400 to 499 lb, 500 to 599 lb, 600 to 699 lb, and …
Effects Of Half- Vs Three-Quarter-Season Grazing Of Native Grass Pastures (1999), F.K. Brazle, Gary L. Kilgore, M.R. Fausett
Effects Of Half- Vs Three-Quarter-Season Grazing Of Native Grass Pastures (1999), F.K. Brazle, Gary L. Kilgore, M.R. Fausett
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Mixed-breed steers (563 lbs) grazed burned, native-grass pastures (1990 to 1998). Steers were allotted randomly to graze native grass pastures for either 1/2 season (1/2) from April to July 15 (81 days, at 1 steer to 2 acres) or for 3/4 season (3/4) from April to August 15 (112 days, at 1 steer per 3 acres). The grass composition was measured in the first, fourth, and eighth years of the study. The economics of steers grazing the two systems were determined by calf and feeder cattle prices at Dodge City adjusted to southeast Kansas. The steers grazing 1/2 gained more …
Impacts Of Wheat Milling By-Products In Supplements On The Intake And Digestion Of Steers Consuming Low-Quality Forage (1999), C.G. Farmer, R.C. Cochran, D.D. Simms, J.S. Heldt, C.P. Mathis
Impacts Of Wheat Milling By-Products In Supplements On The Intake And Digestion Of Steers Consuming Low-Quality Forage (1999), C.G. Farmer, R.C. Cochran, D.D. Simms, J.S. Heldt, C.P. Mathis
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Sixteen ruminally fistulated steers were used to evaluate the effects of feeding supplements containing combinations of two wheat-milling by-products on forage intake, digestibility, and ruminal characteristics. The by-products accounted for 47 to 49% of each supplement and were as follows: 1) 100% wheat bran; 2) 67% wheat bran, 33% second clears; and 3) 33% wheat bran, 67% second clears. All supplements contained about 30% CP. Compared with unsupplemented controls, forage intake and digestibility were significantly higher for supplemented steers. However, no differences occurred among by-product treatments. In conclusion, if the protein content is adequate, the choice of bran (high digestible …
Effect Of Date Of Harvest On The Yield And Nutritional Quality Of Native Grass Hay (1999), J.C. Baker, S.R. Tonn, S.I. Paisley, David E. Kehler, Dale A. Blasi
Effect Of Date Of Harvest On The Yield And Nutritional Quality Of Native Grass Hay (1999), J.C. Baker, S.R. Tonn, S.I. Paisley, David E. Kehler, Dale A. Blasi
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Native grass hay meadows in three Kansas Flint Hills counties were sampled at 2-week intervals during the 1997 and 1998 growing seasons to determine the effect of harvest date on forage quality and dry matter (DM) yield. Each sample was weighed and analyzed for crude protein (CP), acid detergent fiber (ADF), and phosphorus (PHOS). The CP and PHOS contents declined, whereas ADF and DM yield increased as harvest date progressed. Although CP, ADF and DM yield were related highly to harvest date, the association for PHOS content was only moderate. Because harvest date of native grass hay can significantly influence …
Comparison Of Morbidity And Performance Among Stressed Feeder Calves Following Vaccination With Pyramid™ Mlv 4 Or Pyramid™ 4+Presponse® Sq (1999), S. Ives, James S. Drouillard, David E. Anderson, Gerald L. Stokka, Gerry L. Kuhl
Comparison Of Morbidity And Performance Among Stressed Feeder Calves Following Vaccination With Pyramid™ Mlv 4 Or Pyramid™ 4+Presponse® Sq (1999), S. Ives, James S. Drouillard, David E. Anderson, Gerald L. Stokka, Gerry L. Kuhl
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A study was conducted to compare performance, morbidity, retreatment percent, and mortality in stressed heifer calves during the receiving and growing phases after receiving either Pyramid™ MLV 4 or Pyramid™ 4+Presponse® SQ on arrival at a feedlot research facility. Vaccination with Pyramid 4+Presponse SQ (a 4-way viral modified live vaccine with a Pasteurella haemolytica bacterin-toxoid) tended to reduce the incidence of bovine respiratory disease (P=.2) and reduced retreatment rate (P<.06).
Sarcina Ventriculi As The Potential Cause Of Abomasal Bloat (1999), T.J. Schemm, B.M. Debey, Tiruvoor G. Nagaraja
Sarcina Ventriculi As The Potential Cause Of Abomasal Bloat (1999), T.J. Schemm, B.M. Debey, Tiruvoor G. Nagaraja
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Sarcina-like bacteria, possibly Sarcina ventriculi, have been seen upon histopathologic examination of the abomasums of calves that died of abomasal bloat. The ability of the organism to grow at a low pH and produce large amounts of gas suggests that it may be the cause of abomasal bloat.
Lactic Acid, Hot Water, And Microwave Treatment To Reduce Natural Microflora And Pathogens In Vacuum-Packaged Beef (1999), D.H. Kang, B.A. Crozier-Dodson, G. Jiang, X. Shi, Daniel Y.C. Fung
Lactic Acid, Hot Water, And Microwave Treatment To Reduce Natural Microflora And Pathogens In Vacuum-Packaged Beef (1999), D.H. Kang, B.A. Crozier-Dodson, G. Jiang, X. Shi, Daniel Y.C. Fung
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Combined lactic acid (2%), hot water, and microwave treatments were used to reduce natural microflora and the pathogens Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella typhimurium, and Listeria monocytogenes in vacuum-packaged beef. Hot water at 158EF followed by vacuum packaging and 5 sec. of microwave were acceptable for microbial reduction. Dipping inoculated meat for 20 sec. into 2% room temperature lactic acid prior to that treatment at 158EF reduced E. coli O157:H7 by 1.05 log CFU/cm2, S. typhimurium by .7 log CFU/cm2, and L. monocytogenes by .85 log CFU/cm2 (CFU is colony forming unit). One log equals a 90% reduction, and 2 log …
Incidence Of Premature Browning During Cooking In Ground Beef Purchased At Retail (1999), Melvin C. Hunt, K.M. Killinger, R.E. Campbell
Incidence Of Premature Browning During Cooking In Ground Beef Purchased At Retail (1999), Melvin C. Hunt, K.M. Killinger, R.E. Campbell
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We measured the incidence of premature browning during cooking in ground beef that was purchased from retail supermarkets and prepared using common household procedures. Patties made from meat on the outer portion of the packages purchased in the morning had the highest incidence of premature browning (62.5%). Patties from inner portions of packages purchased in the afternoon, refrigerated, and prepared the next morning were more (P<0.05) purple and had the lowest incidence (25%) of premature browning. Overall incidence of premature browning averaged 47%. Because internal cooked color of ground beef is such an unreliable indicator of doneness, temperature measurements should be used to verify that safe endpoint temperatures have been reached.
Inhibition Of Heterocyclic Amine Formation In Ground Beef (1999), B.G. Abdulkarim, J. Scott Smith
Inhibition Of Heterocyclic Amine Formation In Ground Beef (1999), B.G. Abdulkarim, J. Scott Smith
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he natural antioxidant carnosine, moisture retention by covered cooking, and low temperature cooking were evaluated as ways to inhibit heterocyclic amine (HCA) formation in fried ground beef. Samples were fried at 375EF for 5 min/side, 300EF for 5 min/side, or 250EF for 8 min/side, with surface browning enhanced by applying a caramel solution (Maillose®) near the end of cooking times. Analysis for HCAs was performed on both the crust and the whole patties. Carnosine reduced 4,8-DiMelQx, a major HCA, to below its detection limit (.31 ng/g). HCAs were reduced when the cooking temperature was lowered from 375 to 300 or …
Color Stability Of Steaks From Carcasses Vascularly Infused Immediately After Exsanguination (1999), Melvin C. Hunt, J.J. Schoenbeck, T.E. Dobbels, Michael E. Dikeman, Sally L. Stroda
Color Stability Of Steaks From Carcasses Vascularly Infused Immediately After Exsanguination (1999), Melvin C. Hunt, J.J. Schoenbeck, T.E. Dobbels, Michael E. Dikeman, Sally L. Stroda
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Hereford x Angus carcasses were infused with a solution of either sugar/phosphate or calcium chloride immediately after exsanguination to determine effects on color stability during retail display. A calcium chloride solution darkened the cuts and reduced color stability. A sugar/phosphate blend made steaks appear lighter red (more desirable), and their color stability was equal to that of the noninfused control.
Modeled, Multistage Convection Cooking Of Beef Semitendinosus Roasts To Denature Collagen And To Optimize Tenderness (1999), T.H. Powell, Melvin C. Hunt, Michael E. Dikeman
Modeled, Multistage Convection Cooking Of Beef Semitendinosus Roasts To Denature Collagen And To Optimize Tenderness (1999), T.H. Powell, Melvin C. Hunt, Michael E. Dikeman
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In order to predict and establish cooking times and temperatures of beef to optimize tenderness and cooked yield, a computer model was developed utilizing heat and mass transfer theories. We cooked beef semitendinosus (eye of round) roasts in a forced-air convection oven using conventional or modeled, multistaged cooking. Conventional cooking was defined as cooking at 325EF to a core endpoint of 150EF. The model method was developed using a computer algorithm that predicted heat and moisture (mass) transfer during a three-stage cooking process that included preheating, holding, and finishing. The model was accurate in predicting actual cooking times and temperatures …
Effects Of Post-Bleeding Vascular Infusion Of Cattle With A Solution Of Sugars, Sodium Chloride, And Phosphates With Or Without Vitamin C On Carcass Traits, Warner-Bratzler Shear Forces, And Palatability (1999), E.J. Yancey, T.E. Dobbels, E. Katasanidis, Michael E. Dikeman, Edgar Chambers Iv
Effects Of Post-Bleeding Vascular Infusion Of Cattle With A Solution Of Sugars, Sodium Chloride, And Phosphates With Or Without Vitamin C On Carcass Traits, Warner-Bratzler Shear Forces, And Palatability (1999), E.J. Yancey, T.E. Dobbels, E. Katasanidis, Michael E. Dikeman, Edgar Chambers Iv
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Two groups of grain-finished, crossbred Charolais steers were utilized to determine the effects of post-bleeding vascular infusion on dressing percentages, USDA quality and yield grades, Warner-Bratzler shear force values, and flavor. Nine steers from one group of 18 were infused with a solution containing sugars, sodium chloride, and a phosphate blend (MPSC), and the remaining nine steers served as noninfused controls. Nine in the second slaughter group of 18 were MPSC-infused, and nine were infused with the MPSC solution plus 500 ppm vitamin C (MPSC+C). The MPSC cattle had a 2.9% higher mean dressing percentage (P.05) on Warner-Bratzler shear force …
Effects Of Post-Bleeding Vascular Infusion Of Cattle With A Solution Of Sugars, Sodium Chloride, And Phosphates Or With Calcium Chloride On Carcass Traits And Meat Palatability (1999), T.E. Dobbels, Melvin C. Hunt, J.J. Schoenbeck, Michael E. Dikeman
Effects Of Post-Bleeding Vascular Infusion Of Cattle With A Solution Of Sugars, Sodium Chloride, And Phosphates Or With Calcium Chloride On Carcass Traits And Meat Palatability (1999), T.E. Dobbels, Melvin C. Hunt, J.J. Schoenbeck, Michael E. Dikeman
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We evaluated the effects of postexsanguination vascular infusion at 10% of live weight of a solution of sugars, sodium chloride, and phosphates (MPSC) or of calcium chloride on carcass traits and meat palatability. Dressing percentages were 4% higher for carcasses infused with the MPSC and 2.5 % higher for carcasses infused with calcium chloride than for controls. USDA quality grades were not affected by vascular infusion. Infusion with calcium chloride caused undesirable intermuscular fluid accumulation and two-toned color in several muscles. It also caused higher Warner- Bratzler shear values and lower trained sensory panel scores (P<.05). MPSC infusion may offer financial benefits by increasing dressing percent, but it has no other major effects.
Runoff Compliance For Kansas Cattle Feedlots (1999), James P. Murphy, Joseph P. Harner
Runoff Compliance For Kansas Cattle Feedlots (1999), James P. Murphy, Joseph P. Harner
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As the demand grows for cleaner water, feedlots will need to reduce and control the nutrient and sediment loading of runoff. Existing confined feedlots will need to evaluate their runoff potential. Costs of controlling the runoff must be weighed against new lot construction on an alternate location. New feedlot facilities will need to address current regulations and be designed for compliance with future regulations.
Evaluations Of Beef Tenderness By Warner-Bratzler Shear Force, A Descriptive-Texture Profile Sensory Panel, And A Descriptive Attribute Sensory Panel (1999), M.M. Otremba, Edgar Chambers Iv, Michael E. Dikeman, George A. Milliken, Sally L. Stroda, John A. Unruh
Evaluations Of Beef Tenderness By Warner-Bratzler Shear Force, A Descriptive-Texture Profile Sensory Panel, And A Descriptive Attribute Sensory Panel (1999), M.M. Otremba, Edgar Chambers Iv, Michael E. Dikeman, George A. Milliken, Sally L. Stroda, John A. Unruh
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his study examined interrelationships among Warner-Bratzler shear force (WBSF), evaluation by a highly trained descriptive-texture- profile (DTP) sensory panel, and evaluation by a trained descriptive attribute (DA) sensory panel as affected by muscle fiber orientation of samples. Eighteen longissimus lumborum and 18 semitendinosus muscles from Choice and Select carcasses were cut into 1- inch steaks and cooked to 150EF. Cores were obtained by two methods (parallel to the muscle fiber orientation and perpendicular to the cut steak surface) for WBSF determinations. Cubes ½ x ½ x 1 in. were presented to the DTP and DA sensory panels. Cores taken parallel …
An Efficiency Analysis Of Cattle Backgrounding Operations In Kansas (1999), L. Gow, Michael R. Langemeier
An Efficiency Analysis Of Cattle Backgrounding Operations In Kansas (1999), L. Gow, Michael R. Langemeier
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As the structure of the beef industry changes, understanding its efficiency, cost, and profitability relationships is important. This study evaluates the relative efficiency of a sample of Kansas farm backgrounding and backgrounding/finishing operations for 1995- 1997. No commercial feeders were included. On average, backgrounding operations were 71% technically efficient, 68% allocatively efficient, 83% scale efficient, and 39% overall efficient. The results suggest that Kansas backgrounding operations could reduce their cost by 61%, if all farms were producing at the lowest possible cost. On average, backgrounding/finishing operations were 84% technically efficient, 79% allocatively efficient, 90% scale efficient, and 60% overall efficient, …
Use Of Linear Measurements In A Regression Equation To Predict Ribeye Area (1999), A.T. Waylan, R.E. Campbell, John A. Unruh
Use Of Linear Measurements In A Regression Equation To Predict Ribeye Area (1999), A.T. Waylan, R.E. Campbell, John A. Unruh
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Thirty beef carcasses were used to test the accuracy of three regression equations to predict ribeye area (REA) and to compare several strategies to rapidly estimate REAs. Linear measurements, USDA grids, and Video Image Analysis (VIA) were used to determine REA from both right and left carcass sides. Ribeye areas measured by USDA grids and estimated by regression equations were highly correlated (r>.94) with REA measured by VIA. Regression equations using linear measurements and USDA grids were equally (P=.73) accurate in predicting VIA REA. Furthermore, REA from either the left or the larger (right or left) carcass sides accurately …
Sources Of Variability In Fed-Cattle Grid Pricing (1999), J.L. Graff, Ted C. Schroeder
Sources Of Variability In Fed-Cattle Grid Pricing (1999), J.L. Graff, Ted C. Schroeder
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Price variability among carcasses increases with a change from live-weight to dressedweight to grid pricing. Grid pricing has the largest price variability, because the price for each carcass is influenced by all of the components of the grid, rather than all cattle selling for the same live or dressed price. Therefore, producers selling on a grid need to have knowledge about the expected carcass merit of their cattle. We used data on 11,703 head of cattle to determine which grid pricing components influence price variability the most and to measure how much price variability increases from grid pricing, relative to …
Evaluation Of Springtime Deworming Strategies For Beef Cow/Calf Pairs (1999), M.L. Pfeifer, J.C. Baker, J.T. Seeger, Dale A. Blasi, Glenn E. Newdigger Jr.
Evaluation Of Springtime Deworming Strategies For Beef Cow/Calf Pairs (1999), M.L. Pfeifer, J.C. Baker, J.T. Seeger, Dale A. Blasi, Glenn E. Newdigger Jr.
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A field study was conducted at three different locations in south central Kansas to determine the effects of Dectomax® (DECTO) or Ivomec PO® (IVO) compared to no treatment (CONT) on the liveweight gain and reproductive performance of beef cow/calf pairs. Across all three locations, no differences occurred among treatments in cow and calf live weight gain, cow body condition, pregnancy rate, or age of fetus (P>.05). Low egg counts suggest that the parasite load was too low for a response to parasite control.
Vegetative Filters For Improving Environmental Quality (1999), P.K. Kalita, Joseph P. Harner
Vegetative Filters For Improving Environmental Quality (1999), P.K. Kalita, Joseph P. Harner
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Nonpoint source pollution from agricultural areas has been recognized as a major contributor of surface and groundwater quality problems. Sediments, pesticide and nutrient runoffs, and microbial pathogens from farmlands may severely affect quality of water resources. A majority of Kansas river basins contains high concentrations of fecal coliforms, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediments. The use of vegetative filters strips (VFS) has been identified as one of the best management practices to reduce pollutant concentrations in surface water sources. Vegetation planted between pollutant sources and receiving water accomplishes this by filtration, deposition, infiltration, adsorption, volatilization, plant uptake, and decomposition processes. The effectiveness …
Fixed-Time Insemination Of Suckled Beef Cows. 2. Cosynch And Progesterone (1999), G.C. Lamb, J.A. Cartmill, B.A. Hensley, T.J. Marple, Jeffrey S. Stevenson
Fixed-Time Insemination Of Suckled Beef Cows. 2. Cosynch And Progesterone (1999), G.C. Lamb, J.A. Cartmill, B.A. Hensley, T.J. Marple, Jeffrey S. Stevenson
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The Cosynch protocol (GnRH 7 days before and again 48 h after PGF2" with AI at the second GnRH injection) produced pregnancy rates in suckled beef cows that exceeded 50% without heat detection and with only three handlings of all cows. The addition of an intravaginal progesterone insert to the Cosynch protocol improved pregnancy rates in two of the three breeds of cows studied.
Prevalence Of Ocular Lesions In Cattle From A Kansas Sale Barn (1999), H.J. Davidson, Gerald L. Stokka, Tom Taul
Prevalence Of Ocular Lesions In Cattle From A Kansas Sale Barn (1999), H.J. Davidson, Gerald L. Stokka, Tom Taul
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This cross-sectional evaluation of cattle from a sale barn was completed to identify the prevalence of ocular lesions. A total of 100 cattle (91 cows and 9 bulls) was examined as they were being processed through a Kansas sale barn. Ocular lesions were found in 47%. The most frequently identified lesions were corneal scars, found in 26%. Although the exact cause of the scars could not be determined, they were similar in appearance to scars caused by infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) or pinkeye. The second most common lesion was squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), identified in 14%. Cataracts were identified in …
Fixed-Time Insemination Of Suckled Beef Cows. 1. Select Synch, Cosynch, And Their Combination (1999), K. E. Thompson, G.C. Lamb, Jeffrey S. Stevenson, David M. Grieger
Fixed-Time Insemination Of Suckled Beef Cows. 1. Select Synch, Cosynch, And Their Combination (1999), K. E. Thompson, G.C. Lamb, Jeffrey S. Stevenson, David M. Grieger
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As in our previous studies, the GnRH + PGF2" treatment was very effective in inducing a fertile estrus and(or) ovulation. Ovulations induced in response to the first GnRH injection averaged 48% in three herds and ranged from 44 to 56%. The proportion of 536 cows that were cycling at the beginning of the breeding season averaged 48% and ranged from 35 to 59%. Conception rate was greater in Select Synch cows (those inseminated after detected estrus) than in cows in other breeding treatments. Pregnancy rates tended to be greater in Select Synch cows than in cows of other treatments. A …
Effects Of Virginiamycin Or Monensin Plus Tylosin On Ruminal Fermentation Characteristics In Steers Fed Dry-Rolled Corn With Or Without Wet Corn Gluten Feed (1999), S.E. Ives, A. Del Barrio, D.J. Bindel, Evan C. Titgemeyer, Tiruvoor G. Nagaraja
Effects Of Virginiamycin Or Monensin Plus Tylosin On Ruminal Fermentation Characteristics In Steers Fed Dry-Rolled Corn With Or Without Wet Corn Gluten Feed (1999), S.E. Ives, A. Del Barrio, D.J. Bindel, Evan C. Titgemeyer, Tiruvoor G. Nagaraja
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A study was conducted to evaluate effects of virginiamycin and monensin plus tylosin on ruminal fermentation characteristics in steers fed dry rolled corn-based finishing diets with or without wet corn gluten feed. Ruminal pH was higher, concentrations of volatile fatty acids were lower, and ciliated protozoal numbers were higher in steers fed diets with wet corn gluten feed. Including virginiamycin or monensin plus tylosin had few effects on the ruminal fermentation characteristics we measured. Including wet corn gluten feed appeared to stabilize the ruminal fermentation.
Selection Response For Feed Conversion And Growth Traits In Polled Hereford Cattle (1999), J.B. Jr. Glaze, R.R. Schalles
Selection Response For Feed Conversion And Growth Traits In Polled Hereford Cattle (1999), J.B. Jr. Glaze, R.R. Schalles
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Direct and correlated responses to selection for improved feed conversion were estimated from performance records of 1459 Polled Hereford cattle born from the spring of 1967 through the spring of 1979. Data were analyzed using a multiple-trait, derivative-free, restricted maximum likelihood (MTDFREML) procedure. A full animal model was used to calculate genetic and phenotypic (co)variances. The withinherd breeding values that resulted from the solution of the mixed model equations were regressed on year to create selection response curves. Feed conversion was shown to respond favorably to direct selection, with feed/gain changing -.005 per year.
Feeding Raw Soybeans To Finishing Cattle (1999), T.T. Marston, K.K. Kreikemeier, J.F. Gleghorn, G.L. Huck, T.J. Wistuba
Feeding Raw Soybeans To Finishing Cattle (1999), T.T. Marston, K.K. Kreikemeier, J.F. Gleghorn, G.L. Huck, T.J. Wistuba
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Two finishing trials were performed to determine if raw soybeans could be incorporated into diets to partially replace soybean meal and beef tallow. Our data indicated that no sacrifices in animal performance, feed efficiency, and carcass quality will occur if cattle feeders replace soybean meal and tallow with raw dryrolled soybeans. The feeding value of raw soybeans is equal to .8 times the value of 44% CP soybean meal plus .2 times the value of fancy bleachable tallow. Raw soybeans contain the enzyme, urease, which converts urea to ammonia. Therefore, caution should be used in mixing raw soybeans with urea-containing …
Evaluating Corn And Corn Gluten Feed In Growing Cattle Diets As A Replacement For Roughage (1999), N.G. Whitham, C.M. Coetzer, R.D. Hunter, James S. Drouillard, Dale A. Blasi, Evan C. Titgemeyer
Evaluating Corn And Corn Gluten Feed In Growing Cattle Diets As A Replacement For Roughage (1999), N.G. Whitham, C.M. Coetzer, R.D. Hunter, James S. Drouillard, Dale A. Blasi, Evan C. Titgemeyer
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A 99-day study was conducted to evaluate growth performance of 216 beef heifers (average 524 lb) fed traditional roughage-based diets at 2.75% of body weight or limit-fed highconcentrate diets containing corn or corn gluten feed fed at 2.0% of body weight. Dietary treatments included roughage plus corn, roughage plus corn gluten feed, limit-fed corn, limitfed corn with added Smartamine®-ML (providing 10 g/day ruminally protected lysine), limitfed corn gluten feed, and limit-fed corn gluten feed with added Smartamine. Adding Smartamine-ML to the diet did not improve performance significantly compared to unsupplemented groups (P>.30). Limit-fed diets containing corn and corn gluten …
Effects Of Grain Type On Growth And Performance Of Steers Limit-Fed Grain-Based Diets (1999), R.D. Hunter, T. Nutsch, Evan C. Titgemeyer, James S. Drouillard
Effects Of Grain Type On Growth And Performance Of Steers Limit-Fed Grain-Based Diets (1999), R.D. Hunter, T. Nutsch, Evan C. Titgemeyer, James S. Drouillard
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Five hundred fifty two steers were used in a growth experiment designed to evaluate the use of grain sorghum in a limit-feeding program. Dry-rolled corn, dry-rolled grain sorghum, steam-flaked grain sorghum, or combinations of grains totaled 70% (dry matter basis) of the diet. Daily intakes were restricted to 2% of body weight (dry matter basis). Cattle were fed their assigned diet for 95 days followed by a 5- day period on a common diet to compensate for differences in gut fill. Steam-flaked grain sorghum and dry-rolled corn yielded similar gain efficiencies and average daily gains. Dry-rolled grain sorghum, however, had …
The Effect Of Decreasing Sorghum Amylose Content On Steam-Flaking Production Characteristics (1999), J.R. Froetschner, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke, Leland J. Mckinney
The Effect Of Decreasing Sorghum Amylose Content On Steam-Flaking Production Characteristics (1999), J.R. Froetschner, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke, Leland J. Mckinney
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This experiment demonstrated no advantage in using a waxy sorghum over a conventional sorghum for steam flaking. Even though the waxy variety had a slight increase in in-vitro gas production after flaking, the benefit was outweighed by the significant increase in energy requirement and significant decrease in production rate during processing.