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Full-Text Articles in Animal Sciences
Evaluation Of Feed Budgeting, Complete Diet Blending, And Corn-Supplement Blending On Finishing-Pig Performance (2010), R C. Sulabo, G A. Papadopoulos, J R. Bergstrom, D Ryder, Joel M. Derouchey, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
Evaluation Of Feed Budgeting, Complete Diet Blending, And Corn-Supplement Blending On Finishing-Pig Performance (2010), R C. Sulabo, G A. Papadopoulos, J R. Bergstrom, D Ryder, Joel M. Derouchey, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
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A total of 283 pigs (PIC TR4 x 1050, initially 77.2 ± 1.4 lb BW) were used to compare phase feeding with blending finishing diets by using the FeedPro system (Feedlogic Corporation, Willmar, MN). There were 3 experimental treatments: (1) a standard 4-phase complete feed program, (2) blending high- and low-lysine complete diets over the entire experiment, and (3) blending ground corn and a separate complete supplement within each phase. FeedPro is an integrated feed dispensing system that can deliver and blend 2 separate diets while dispensing. The 4 phases were 77 to 120, 120 to 175, 175 to 221, …
The Effects Of Feeder Adjustment On Growth Performance Of Finishing Pigs (2010), A J. Myers, J R. Bergstrom, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Joel M. Derouchey, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
The Effects Of Feeder Adjustment On Growth Performance Of Finishing Pigs (2010), A J. Myers, J R. Bergstrom, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Joel M. Derouchey, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
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A total of 234 growing pigs (PIC TR4 x 1050, initially 91.4 lb) were used in an 89-d trial to determine the effects of feeder adjustment on finishing pig performance. Pigs were randomly allotted to 1 of 3 treatments. The treatments consisted of a narrow feeder adjustment (minimum gap opening of 0.50 in.), medium feeder adjustment (minimum gap opening of 0.75 in.), and wide adjustment (minimum feeder gap opening of 1.00 in.). The feeders were adjusted to the minimum gap setting, but the agitation plate could be moved upward to a maximum gap opening of 0.75, 1.00, or 1.25 in., …
Effects Of Wheat Middlings And Choice White Grease In Diets On The Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, And Carcass Fat Quality In Growing-Finishing Pigs (2010), J A. Barnes, Joel M. Derouchey, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
Effects Of Wheat Middlings And Choice White Grease In Diets On The Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, And Carcass Fat Quality In Growing-Finishing Pigs (2010), J A. Barnes, Joel M. Derouchey, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
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A total of 288 pigs (PIC TR4 x 1050, initially 93.3 lb) were used in an 87-d study to determine the effects of wheat middlings and choice white grease (CWG) on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and carcass fat quality of growing-finishing pigs. Pens of pigs were randomly allotted by initial weight and gender (4 barrows and 4 gilts per pen) to 1 of 6 dietary treatments with 6 replications per treatment. Treatments were arranged in a 2 x 3 factorial arrangement with the main effects of added wheat middlings (0 or 20%) and CWG (0, 2.5, or 5%). Dietary treatments …
The Effects Of Biomin Product A And Vomitoxin On Growth Performance Of Nursery Pigs (2010), H L. Frobose, K Soltwedel, Michael D. Tokach, Joel M. Derouchey, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
The Effects Of Biomin Product A And Vomitoxin On Growth Performance Of Nursery Pigs (2010), H L. Frobose, K Soltwedel, Michael D. Tokach, Joel M. Derouchey, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
A total of 340 barrows (PIC 1050, initially 25.7 lb ± 0.2 lb BW and 35 d of age) were used in a 28-d growth trial examining the effects on nursery pig growth performance of adding Biomin Product A (Biomin; Herzogenburg, Austria) to diets contaminated with deoxynivalenol (DON), or vomitoxin on nursery pig growth performance. Also, 5% water was added in a diet with Biomin Product A as a means of potentially enhancing the activity of the product. Pigs were allotted to pens by weight, and pens were assigned to 1 of 8 treatments in a randomized complete block design …
Effects Of Feeding Excess Dietary Crude Protein From Soybean Meal And Dried Distillers Grains With Solubles On Nursery Pig Performance (2010), S M. Williams, C B. Paulk, S Issa, Terry L. Gugle, Joe D. Hancock
Effects Of Feeding Excess Dietary Crude Protein From Soybean Meal And Dried Distillers Grains With Solubles On Nursery Pig Performance (2010), S M. Williams, C B. Paulk, S Issa, Terry L. Gugle, Joe D. Hancock
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Two experiments were conducted to determine the effects of feeding excess dietary CP to nursery pigs. In Exp. 1, a total of 105 nursery pigs (PIC TR4 x 1050, initially 22.9 lb and 35 d of age) were used in a 21-d growth assay to determine the effects of feeding excess CP from soybean meal to nursery pigs. The pigs were fed a pelleted commercial starter diet for the first 14 d after weaning, and the experimental treatments were fed for the next 21 d. Treatments consisted of 3 corn-soybean meal-based diets formulated to different CP levels: (1) 22.5%, (2) …
Effects Of Increasing Pep-Ns On Nursery Pig Performance (2010), A J. Myers, B W. Ratliff, D Mckilligan, G Xu, J Moline, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. Derouchey, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
Effects Of Increasing Pep-Ns On Nursery Pig Performance (2010), A J. Myers, B W. Ratliff, D Mckilligan, G Xu, J Moline, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. Derouchey, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
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A total of 180 nursery pigs (PIC 1050, initially 14.2 lb and 28 d of age) were used in a 24-d study to evaluate the effects of increasing PEP-NS on nursery pig performance. PEP-NS is a combination of porcine intestinal mucosa and by-products of corn wetmilling. There were 5 pigs per pen and 6 pens per treatment. There were 6 dietary treatments: a negative control containing no specialty proteins, the negative control diet with 3, 6, 9, or 12% PEP-NS, or the negative control with 6% select menhaden fish meal (SMFM). The diet with 6% SMFM contained the same amount …
Effect Of Replacing Fish Meal With Crystalline Amino Acids On Growth Performance Of Nursery Pigs From 15 To 25 Lb (2010), J E. Nemechek, J Usry, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. Derouchey, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
Effect Of Replacing Fish Meal With Crystalline Amino Acids On Growth Performance Of Nursery Pigs From 15 To 25 Lb (2010), J E. Nemechek, J Usry, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. Derouchey, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
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A total of 282 nursery pigs (PIC TR4 x 1050, initially 16.1 lb, 3 d postweaning) were used in a 28-d growth trial to evaluate the effects of replacing fish meal with crystalline amino acids on growth performance. Pigs were allotted to 1 of 6 dietary treatments with 7 replications per treatment. There were 5 replications with 7 pigs per pen and 2 replications with 6 pigs per pen. Pigs and feeders were weighed on d 0, 7, 14, 21, and 28 to calculate ADG, ADFI, and F/G. A 2-phase diet series was used, with treatment diets fed from d …
Current Factors Affecting Feeder Cattle Pricing In Kansas And Missouri Cattle Markets, K.W. Harborth, L.L. Schulz, Kevin C. Dhuyvetter, Justin W. Waggoner
Current Factors Affecting Feeder Cattle Pricing In Kansas And Missouri Cattle Markets, K.W. Harborth, L.L. Schulz, Kevin C. Dhuyvetter, Justin W. Waggoner
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Today's tough economic environment for cattle producers makes each decision critically important, and increased knowledge of the link between pricing and genetic, management, and marketing decisions can increase an operation's sustainability and profitability. Cow-calf producers and cattle feeders have long been interested in the impact of various physical and market characteristics on feeder cattle and calf prices. As demonstrated in many previous studies, significant relationships exist between feeder cattle prices and their physical and market characteristics. Weight, lot size, health, condition, fill, muscling, frame size, breed, time of sale, and horn status significantly affect feeder cattle auction prices. Historically, significant …
Feed-Based Metaphylaxis Programs Did Not Affect Health Or Performance Of High-Risk Calves Mass Medicated With Draxxin On Arrival, M.P. Epp, R. Derstein, Dale A. Blasi
Feed-Based Metaphylaxis Programs Did Not Affect Health Or Performance Of High-Risk Calves Mass Medicated With Draxxin On Arrival, M.P. Epp, R. Derstein, Dale A. Blasi
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Bovine respiratory disease continues to be the most costly disease affecting productivity and profitability in the stocker segment. Despite their high cost, longer-acting, injectable therapeutic antimicrobials such as Draxxin (Tulathromycin; Pfizer Animal Health, New York, NY) can extend the window of treatment duration, thereby reducing the incidence and severity of bovine respiratory disease. Use of feed-based metaphylaxis programs, such as therapeutic administration of multiple 5-day pulses of Aureomycin (αrma, Inc., Bridgewater, NJ), in conjunction with an injectable metaphylaxis program may be a cost-effective way to improve bovine respiratory disease therapy without having to physically handle and stress cattle.
Feed Additives For Swine: Fact Sheets – Flavors And Mold Inhibitors, Mycotoxin Binders, And Antioxidants (2010), J Y. Jacela, Joel M. Derouchey, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, David G. Renter, Steven S. Dritz
Feed Additives For Swine: Fact Sheets – Flavors And Mold Inhibitors, Mycotoxin Binders, And Antioxidants (2010), J Y. Jacela, Joel M. Derouchey, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, David G. Renter, Steven S. Dritz
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Under the conditions of modern swine production, pigs need to be fed a balanced diet that meets their daily nutritional requirement for maintenance, growth, and reproduction. However, nutrient intake is largely determined by voluntary feed intake, which is greatly influenced by the chemical senses of olfaction and taste. Thus, it is essential to make sure that diets being offered to pigs are highly palatable to ensure high feed intake. This is especially important during times when pigs have decreased appetite, such as the first few days post weaning. Therefore, it is believed that enhancement of taste or smell through the …
The Effects Of Diet Form And Feeder Design On The Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Growing-Finishing Pigs (2010), A J. Myers, J R. Bergstrom, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. Derouchey, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
The Effects Of Diet Form And Feeder Design On The Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Growing-Finishing Pigs (2010), A J. Myers, J R. Bergstrom, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. Derouchey, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
A total of 1,290 growing pigs (PIC 1050 x 337, initially 103.1 lb) were used in a 91-d study to evaluate the effects of diet form (meal vs. pellet) and feeder design (conventional dry vs wet-dry) on finisher pig performance. The treatments were arranged in a 2 x 2 factorial with 11 replications per treatment and 25 to 27 pigs per pen. Half of the pens were equipped with a 5-hole conventional dry feeder while the other half had a double-sided wet-dry feeder. All pigs were fed a corn-soybean meal-based diet containing 45 to 65% by-products in 4 phases. The …
The Importance Of Defining The Method In Particle Size Analysis By Sieving (2010), Adam C. Fahrenholz, Leland J. Mckinney, C E. Wurth, Keith C. Behnke
The Importance Of Defining The Method In Particle Size Analysis By Sieving (2010), Adam C. Fahrenholz, Leland J. Mckinney, C E. Wurth, Keith C. Behnke
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The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) publishes a standard for identifying particle size by sieving (ASABE S319.4). However, this standard includes a number of options that allow the test to be conducted differently, and different laboratories may analyze a single sample with different results. Options include the type of sieve shaker used, the use of sieve agitators, the use of a dispersion agent, and the sieving time. A small study was conducted to examine the effect of varying these methods on the calculated geometric mean diameter by weight (dgw) and geometric standard deviation by weight (sgw). Results …
Cornstalk Round Bale Processing Method Does Not Influence Feeding Characteristics Or Feed Refusals, S.Q. Jones, T.T. Marston, T.J. Kraus, Joel M. Derouchey, Justin W. Waggoner, Ryan M. Breiner
Cornstalk Round Bale Processing Method Does Not Influence Feeding Characteristics Or Feed Refusals, S.Q. Jones, T.T. Marston, T.J. Kraus, Joel M. Derouchey, Justin W. Waggoner, Ryan M. Breiner
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Nutritionists and producers often assume that ingredients in a total mixed ration are uniformly mixed. However, many factors can affect ration homogeneity, including particle size, particle shape, differences in density of feed ingredients, and relative point at which the mixture is discharged from a mixer batch. Forages often are ground prior to mixing in a total mixed ration to reduce variation in forage particle length. Preprocessing forages during baling may facilitate particle length reduction, eliminating the need to grind forages prior to mixing. The objectives of this study were to determine the effects of forage processing on (1) uniformity of …
Effects Of Supplemental Protein And Energy On Digestion And Urea Kinetics In Beef Cattle, E.A. Bailey, D.W. Brake, David E. Anderson, M.L. Jones, Evan C. Titgemeyer, K. C. Olson
Effects Of Supplemental Protein And Energy On Digestion And Urea Kinetics In Beef Cattle, E.A. Bailey, D.W. Brake, David E. Anderson, M.L. Jones, Evan C. Titgemeyer, K. C. Olson
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Previous research at Kansas State University has shown that providing supplemental energy when protein is deficient will cause a decrease in digestion of low-quality forage. Our project examined the effects of supplemental glucose on low-quality forage intake and digestion. Urea recycling is a mechanism by which cattle preserve nitrogen when faced with a deficiency. Young, growing cattle receiving sufficient protein recycle large amounts of nitrogen to the rumen. Our goal was to explore the effects of providing supplemental energy and protein to cattle that are on the downward side of their growth curve. Specifically, we measured intake, digestion, and urea …
2010 Agricultural Research Southeast Agricultural Research Center, Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station And Cooperative Extension Service
2010 Agricultural Research Southeast Agricultural Research Center, Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station And Cooperative Extension Service
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Effects Of Dietary Astaxanthin, Ractopamine Hcl, And Gender On The Growth, Carcass, And Pork Quality Characteristics Of Finishing Pigs (2010), J R. Bergstrom, Terry A. Houser, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. Derouchey
Effects Of Dietary Astaxanthin, Ractopamine Hcl, And Gender On The Growth, Carcass, And Pork Quality Characteristics Of Finishing Pigs (2010), J R. Bergstrom, Terry A. Houser, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. Derouchey
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
A total of 144 finishing pigs (initially 226 lb) were used to evaluate the effects of various levels and sources of added dietary astaxanthin (AX: 0, 2.5, 5, 7.5, and 10 ppm), as well as ractopamine HCl (Paylean), on growth, carcass, and pork quality characteristics of barrows and gilts. Pigs were blocked by gender and weight and randomly allotted to 1 of 9 dietary treatments fed for approximately 26 d pre-harvest. Dietary treatments consisted of a corn-soybean meal-based control, the control with 5, 7.5, or 10 ppm AX from Phaffia rhodozyma yeast, the control with 5 ppm synthetic AX, and …
Effects Of Cracked Corn On Growth Performance And Stomach Lesions In Finishing Pigs (2010), S M. Williams, C B. Paulk, S Issa, Terry L. Gugle, Joe D. Hancock
Effects Of Cracked Corn On Growth Performance And Stomach Lesions In Finishing Pigs (2010), S M. Williams, C B. Paulk, S Issa, Terry L. Gugle, Joe D. Hancock
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A total of 208 pigs (104 barrows and 104 gilts, initial average 138 lb) were used in a 63-d experiment to determine the effects of adding cracked corn to diets for finishing pigs. The pigs were sorted by ancestry and blocked by weight with 13 pigs per pen and 4 pens per treatment. Treatments were corn-soybean meal-based with none, 10, 20, or 40% roller-milled corn (mean particle size of 3,549 μm). Particle size for the none, 10, 20, and 40% cracked corn diets were 684, 926, 979, and 1,187 μm, respectively. Feed and water were offered ad libitum until slaughter …
Effects Of Feed-Withdrawal Time On Finishing-Pig Carcass Characteristics And Economics In A Commercial Environment (2010), H L. Frobose, L N. Edwards, K J. Prusa, Michael D. Tokach, Joel M. Derouchey, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
Effects Of Feed-Withdrawal Time On Finishing-Pig Carcass Characteristics And Economics In A Commercial Environment (2010), H L. Frobose, L N. Edwards, K J. Prusa, Michael D. Tokach, Joel M. Derouchey, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
The effects of feed-withdrawal time on finishing-pig carcass composition and net returns were determined in 2 studies. In Exp. 1, a total of 728 pigs (BW = 286.4 ± 2.7 lb, 10 to 19 pigs per pen) were marketed from 48 pens that were randomly assigned to 1 of 4 treatments: feed withdrawal times of 7, 24, 36, or 48 h before harvest. Pigs were fed a common corn-soybean meal diet containing dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) and bakery co-products. As expected, increased feed withdrawal time decreased (linear; P<0.001) live weight. Withholding feed also decreased (linear; P<0.03) HCW and backfat depth. Percentage yield increased (quadratic; P<0.01) with longer withdrawal periods, as did percentage lean (linear; P<0.01). Withholding feed increased (quadratic; P<0.01) live price and, accordingly, also increased (linear; P<0.001) carcass price. These results were due in part to increased (linear; P<0.02) premiums and decreased (linear; P<0.01) weight discounts. Total value and net revenue received were similar (P>0.32) between treatments as HCW decreased in fasted pigs, but …
A Comparison Of Denagard, Denagard/Ctc And Pulmotil On Nursery Pig Growth Performance And Economic Return (2010), K M. Sotak, M Hammer, J Y. Jacela, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. Derouchey, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
A Comparison Of Denagard, Denagard/Ctc And Pulmotil On Nursery Pig Growth Performance And Economic Return (2010), K M. Sotak, M Hammer, J Y. Jacela, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. Derouchey, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
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A total of 880 weanling pigs (initially 15.6 lb and 16 to 20 d of age) were used in a 41-d experiment to compare the effects of different antibiotic regimens on growth performance and economic return in the nursery phase. Pigs were alloted to 1 of 5 treatment groups based on weight within gender. The antibiotic regimens included: (1) control diets containing no antibiotic throughout the trial, (2) a combination of Denagard (Novartis Animal Health, Greensboro, NC) at 35g/ton and chlortetracycline at 400g/ton (Denagard/CTC) for the entire 41-d trial, (3) a Pulmotil (Elanco, Greenfield, IN) regimen of 363g/ton from d …
Effects Of Increasing Stocking Density On Finishing Pig Performance (2010), M L. Potter, Michael D. Tokach, Joel M. Derouchey, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
Effects Of Increasing Stocking Density On Finishing Pig Performance (2010), M L. Potter, Michael D. Tokach, Joel M. Derouchey, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
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A total of 1,201 finishing pigs (initially 63 lb) were used in a 99-d growth trial to evaluate the effects of increasing stocking density on finishing pig growth performance. Single-sex pens of barrows and gilts were blocked to minimize variation due to gender and barn location. There were 12 pens per block with 3 replication pens per treatment within each block. Pens of pigs were randomly allotted to 1 of 4 treatments with 12 pens per treatment. Treatments were stocking pens with 22, 24, 26, or 28 pigs each, allowing 8.2, 7.5, 6.9, and 6.4 ft2 per pig, respectively. Pens …
Bioavailability Of Lysine From Hydroxymethyl Lysine (2010), E.A. Elwakeel, Evan C. Titgemeyer, D.W. Brake, A.M. Nour
Bioavailability Of Lysine From Hydroxymethyl Lysine (2010), E.A. Elwakeel, Evan C. Titgemeyer, D.W. Brake, A.M. Nour
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Twelve mature sheep were used as a ruminant model to estimate the bioavailability of lysine in hydroxymethyl lysine (HML) compared with a commercial product of rumen-protected lysine (RPL; LysiPEARL, Kemin Industries, Inc.) with known availability. The sheep were fed a diet with a forage to concentrate ratio similar to that of dairy diets. Following a control period in which plasma lysine was measured when sheep received no supplemental lysine, the sheep were provided 2 of 4 treatments during periods 2 and 3; treatments included RPL to provide 3 or 6 g/day of available lysine (actual amounts of product provided were …
Precutting Round Alfalfa And Cornstalk Bales Decreases Time And Fuel Required For Bale Breakup In A Vertical Mixer, S.Q. Jones, T.T. Marston, R.M. Kraus, Joel M. Derouchey, Justin W. Waggoner, Ryan M. Breiner
Precutting Round Alfalfa And Cornstalk Bales Decreases Time And Fuel Required For Bale Breakup In A Vertical Mixer, S.Q. Jones, T.T. Marston, R.M. Kraus, Joel M. Derouchey, Justin W. Waggoner, Ryan M. Breiner
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Properly mixing and distributing nutrients throughout a ration can be equally as important as including them in the formulation. Many factors, including forage type, particle length, and mixer type, affect the homogeneity of total mixed rations. Particle size plays an important role in digestion and animal performance and, therefore, is an important consideration from harvest through feeding. An increase in particle size results in a less uniform distribution of nutrients throughout the total mixed ration. Typically, diets with a high proportion of forages have the lowest uniformity of nutrients in individual batches of complete feed.
Effects Of Feeding Low Levels Of Crude Glycerin With Or Without Other By-Products On Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Feedlot Heifers, C.J. Schneider, G.L. Parsons, K.A. Miller, L.K. Thompson, James S. Drouillard
Effects Of Feeding Low Levels Of Crude Glycerin With Or Without Other By-Products On Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Feedlot Heifers, C.J. Schneider, G.L. Parsons, K.A. Miller, L.K. Thompson, James S. Drouillard
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Expansion of the renewable fuels industries has increased availability of by-products that are well suited for use as cattle feed. Glycerin is among the principal by-products of biodiesel production, comprising approximately 10% (by weight) of the soybean oil that is used to manufacture soy-based diesel fuel. Our previous research evaluated effects of including between 0% and 16% glycerin in flaked-corn finishing diets and revealed that optimal growth performance was achieved with 2% glycerin addition. Our laboratory experiments have suggested that even lower levels of glycerin may be effective at stimulating digestion. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate …
Nutrient Analysis Of Sorghum Dried Distillers Grains With Solubles From Ethanol Plants Located In The Western Plains Region (2010), K M. Sotak, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Joel M. Derouchey, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
Nutrient Analysis Of Sorghum Dried Distillers Grains With Solubles From Ethanol Plants Located In The Western Plains Region (2010), K M. Sotak, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Joel M. Derouchey, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
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Samples of sorghum dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) were collected and analyzed to establish a nutrient database and evaluate the quality and consistency between and within samples taken from 5 ethanol plants in the Western Plains region. Four plants were located in Kansas and 1 in Texas. A total of 21 samples were collected, with 4 plants contributing 4 samples each and 1 plant contributing 5 samples from different manufacturing lots of DDGS. Each sample was analyzed for amino acids, DM, CP, crude fiber, crude fat, ash, NDF, ADF, Ca, P, trace minerals, GE, and starch. In addition, DE, …
Evaluation Of Deleting Crystalline Amino Acids From Low-Cp, Amino Acid-Fortified Diets On Growth Performance Of Nursery Pigs From 15 To 25 Lb (2010), J E. Nemechek, J Usry, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. Derouchey, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
Evaluation Of Deleting Crystalline Amino Acids From Low-Cp, Amino Acid-Fortified Diets On Growth Performance Of Nursery Pigs From 15 To 25 Lb (2010), J E. Nemechek, J Usry, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. Derouchey, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
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A total of 294 nursery pigs (PIC TR4 x 1050, initially 15.2 lb, 3 d postweaning) were used in a 28-d trial to evaluate the effects on growth performance of eliminating specific crystalline amino acids from a low-CP, amino acid-fortified diet. On d 3 after weaning, pigs were allotted to 1 of 6 dietary treatments. A 2-phase diet series was used, with treatment diets fed from d 0 to 14 and a common diet fed from d 14 to 28. All diets were in meal form. The formulation was based on data from previous trials in which fish meal was …
Lysine Degradation By Ruminal Fusobacteriumnecrophorum (2010), E.A. Elwakeel, R.G. Amachawadi, A.M. Nour, M.E. Nassar
Lysine Degradation By Ruminal Fusobacteriumnecrophorum (2010), E.A. Elwakeel, R.G. Amachawadi, A.M. Nour, M.E. Nassar
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Three experiments were conducted to characterize lysine fermentation by Fusobacterium necrophorum, a ruminal bacterium that is known to degrade amino acids. In Experiment 1, 7 strains of Fusobacterium necrophorum were inoculated into media containing lysine (50 mM), lactate (50 mM), or lysine plus lactate (50 mM each) as the major energy substrate to evaluate growth and ammonia production. All strains grew with lysine, lactate, or lactate plus lysine as the primary substrate. When grown with lysine, all strains produced ammonia as an end product, even if lactate was also present. Smaller concentrations of ammonia for medium containing lactate plus lysine …
Director's Report Of Research In Kansas 2009, Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station
Director's Report Of Research In Kansas 2009, Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
This report contains the title, author, and publication information for manuscripts published by station scientists.
Effects Of Feeder Design And Feeder Adjustment On The Growth Performance Of Growing-Finishing Pigs (2010), J R. Bergstrom, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen, Joel M. Derouchey, Robert D. Goodband, Steven S. Dritz
Effects Of Feeder Design And Feeder Adjustment On The Growth Performance Of Growing-Finishing Pigs (2010), J R. Bergstrom, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen, Joel M. Derouchey, Robert D. Goodband, Steven S. Dritz
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Two experiments were performed to evaluate the effects of feeder design (conventional dry feeder vs. wet-dry feeder) and adjustment on growing-finishing pig performance. In both experiments, all pigs (PIC 337 x 1050) were fed the same corn-soybean meal diets with 15% dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS). In Exp. 1, 1,296 pigs (initially 43 lb) were used in a 69-d study. From d 0 to 27, 3 feeder settings were evaluated for each feeder type. Numbered settings (located in each feeder) were 6, 8, and 10 for the conventional dry feeder and 6, 10, and 14 for the wet-dry feeder. …
Effects On Bacon Quality Of Feeding Increasing Glycerol And Dried Distillers Grains With Solubles To Finishing Pigs (2010), B L. Goehring, Terry A. Houser, Joel M. Derouchey, Melvin C. Hunt, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, B M. Gerlach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, John A. Unruh
Effects On Bacon Quality Of Feeding Increasing Glycerol And Dried Distillers Grains With Solubles To Finishing Pigs (2010), B L. Goehring, Terry A. Houser, Joel M. Derouchey, Melvin C. Hunt, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, B M. Gerlach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, John A. Unruh
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
A total of 84 barrows (PIC 337 x 1050, initially 68.3 lb) were fed a corn-soybean meal-based diet with added dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS; 0 or 20%) and increasing glycerol (0, 2.5, or 5%) to determine the effects on belly quality. Criteria that were evaluated included: belly length, thickness, firmness, and slice yield; proximate and fatty acid analyses; iodine values; and sensory characteristics. There were no (P>0.08) DDGS x glycerol interactions on any criteria measured. Inclusion of 20% DDGS in the diet decreased belly firmness (P<0.04), as measured by the belly flop test (fat-side down method). Twenty percent DDGS decreased (P<0.01) the percentage of myristic acid, palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, vaccenic acid, total saturated fatty acids, and total monounsaturated fatty acids. In contrast, 20% DDGS increased (P<0.01) the percentage of linoleic acid, α-linolenic acid, eicosadienoic acid, total polyunsaturated fatty acids, unsaturated:saturated fatty acid ratios, polyunsaturated:saturated fatty acid ratios, and iodine values. The inclusion of 0, 2.5, and 5% glycerol in swine diets did not affect any measured criteria in this study. In conclusion, feeding DDGS at a level of 20% decreased belly firmness and changed the fatty acid profile; however, it did not affect belly processing or sensory characteristics. Glycerol fed at 2.5 or 5.0% did not affect belly quality, fatty acid profile, or sensory characteristics of bacon.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 18, 2010
Effects Of Switching Diet Formulations On Finishing Pig Performance (2010), M L. Potter, Michael D. Tokach, Joel M. Derouchey, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
Effects Of Switching Diet Formulations On Finishing Pig Performance (2010), M L. Potter, Michael D. Tokach, Joel M. Derouchey, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
A total of 1,239 finishing pigs (initially 43 lb) were used in a 41-d trial to determine the effects on ADG, ADFI, and F/G of switching every 2 wk from a corn-soybean mealbased diet to a diet containing alternative ingredients. Pens of pigs were weighed and allotted randomly to 1 of 4 dietary treatments. Dietary treatments were: (1) feeding a corn-soybean meal-based diet; (2) feeding an alternative ingredient-based diet; (3) feeding both diets in succession by feeding 2 wk of the corn-soybean meal-based diet followed by 2 wk of the diet with alternative ingredients, then feeding the corn-soybean meal-based diet …