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Corn Steep And Bran:Germ Meal Ratio In Steam-Flaked Corn Based Finishing Diets, Casey Macken, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Rob Cooper, Rick Stock
Corn Steep And Bran:Germ Meal Ratio In Steam-Flaked Corn Based Finishing Diets, Casey Macken, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Rob Cooper, Rick Stock
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
A finishing trial was conducted to evaluate corn steep:bran/germ meal combinations in steam-flaked based diets. Feed efficiency improved in a linear fashion as steep level increased. Feed efficiency was similar between cattle that received no byproducts compared with cattle fed 25% corn byproducts that contained 50% steep. Feed efficiency was decreased for levels of 37.5, 41.7, and 45.8% steep compared to no byproduct or 50% steep. Daily gain was similar among treatments.
Wet Corn Gluten Feed Levels For Steam-Flaked Corn Based Finishing Diets, Casey Macken, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Rob Cooper, Rick Stock
Wet Corn Gluten Feed Levels For Steam-Flaked Corn Based Finishing Diets, Casey Macken, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Rob Cooper, Rick Stock
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
A finishing trial was conducted to evaluate level of wet corn gluten feed in steam-flaked corn based finishing diets. Feed efficiency and daily gain were similar among all levels (10, 20, 25, 30, and 35%, DM basis) of inclusion of Sweet Bran® wet corn gluten feed evaluated in this trial. These data indicate wet corn gluten feed is similar in energy content to steam-flaked corn based on animal performance.
Body Temperature Changes Associated With Moving Feedlot Cattle, Terry L. Mader
Body Temperature Changes Associated With Moving Feedlot Cattle, Terry L. Mader
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
In two winter and two summer studies, tympanic temperatures (TT), an indicator of body temperature, were obtained in unrestrained feedlot cattle moved through working facilities. Moving yearling cattle elevated TT between 0.5 and 1.4°F. Effects of cattle movement and handling on body temperature needs to be taken into account when evaluating animal health studies. Furthermore, minimal handling of cattle during hot days is recommended for promoting animal well-being and comfort.
Influence Of Rinsing Technique And Sample Size On In Situ Protein Degradation, Kimberly Whittet, Kelly Creighton, Kyle Vander Pol, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein
Influence Of Rinsing Technique And Sample Size On In Situ Protein Degradation, Kimberly Whittet, Kelly Creighton, Kyle Vander Pol, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Four experiments were conducted to evaluate effects of in situ bag rinsing technique and sample size on the variation of undegradable intake protein (UIP) and dry matter disappearance (DMD) of soybean meal (SBM) and Soypass, a heat-treated soybean meal. Five rinsing techniques and five sample sizes were used to test effects. Soybean meal had higher DMD, lower UIP and higher variance for UIP than Soypass. A steer difference was noted for experiments with steer as a replication and also contributed a larger effect than day and run within day. Rinsing technique and sample size were not significant in concentrate fed …
Effects Of Grazing Corn Stalks In The Spring On Subsequent Crop Yields, Casey Wilson, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Walter Luedtke
Effects Of Grazing Corn Stalks In The Spring On Subsequent Crop Yields, Casey Wilson, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Walter Luedtke
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Two studies evaluated impact of grazing corn residue during the spring on subsequent soybean yields in a corn-soybean rotation. Each study was conducted for two consecutive years. Tillage treatments consisting of ridge-till, fall till, spring-till, and no-till were also evaluated to determine if yields could be maintained by alleviating compaction from grazing in the spring. No significant differences in yield with tillage treatment and grazing were observed. Grazing treatments overall increased soybean yields in both studies. In the second study only a depression in subsequent corn yield was noted with spring grazing at stocking rate of .32 acres/calf for 60 …
Utilization Of Genetically Enhanced Corn Residue On Grazing Steer Performance, Casey Wilson, Casey Macken, Casey Macken, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Edward Stanisiewski
Utilization Of Genetically Enhanced Corn Residue On Grazing Steer Performance, Casey Wilson, Casey Macken, Casey Macken, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Edward Stanisiewski
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Two studies were conducted to evaluate the efficacy of transgenic corn hybrids for residue grazing. In Experiment 1 two irrigated corn fields were used after grain harvest, one Roundup Ready® and it’s non-transgenic control line to evaluate grazing performance. This experiment was terminated after 35 days due to excessive snow cover. There was no significant difference in performance in Experiment 1. Experiment 2 was conducted the following year using dryland corn. In Experiment 2 corn root worm protected variety (Bt), Roundup Ready®, and their non-transgenic control line were evaluated. No differences in animal performance were observed between either genetically enhanced …
Microbial Protein Synthesis And Efficiency In Nursing Calves, Mariela Lamothe, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Don C. Adams, Jacqueline A. Musgrave, Galen E. Erickson
Microbial Protein Synthesis And Efficiency In Nursing Calves, Mariela Lamothe, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Don C. Adams, Jacqueline A. Musgrave, Galen E. Erickson
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Microbial protein synthesis and efficiency were estimated in springborn nursing calves grazing native range and subirrigated meadow. Forage intake increased from 1.5 lb/ day (0.6% BW) in June to 5.9 lb/day (1.2% BW) in September while milk intake decreased over the same period. Microbial protein (MCP) synthesis increased from 67 g/day in May to 278 g/day right before weaning in September. Urinary allantoin was used as a marker. Efficiency of MCP synthesis was approximately 19% of forage digestible organic matter (OM) intake.
Effect Of Organic Matter Addition To The Pen Surface On Feedlot Nitrogen Balance, Julie Adams, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Casey Macken, Casey Wilson
Effect Of Organic Matter Addition To The Pen Surface On Feedlot Nitrogen Balance, Julie Adams, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Casey Macken, Casey Wilson
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Two experiments, calves fed November to May (WINTER) and yearlings fed May to September (SUMMER), were conducted to evaluate effects of replacing dry-rolled corn with 30% corn bran or applying sawdust to the pen surface on feedlot nitrogen balance. Bran increased feed conversion during both experiments but reduced nitrogen losses in the WINTER. Sawdust application to the feedlot pen surface reduced nitrogen losses during the WINTER. Bran and sawdust treatments increased nitrogen recovered in manure during the WINTER. Adding OM to the pen surface did not impact nitrogen losses during the SUMMER.
Cow Muscle Profiling: Processing Traits Of 21 Muscles From Beef And Dairy Cow Carcasses, Mike Buford, Chris R. Calkins, Dwaine Johnson, Bucky Gwartney
Cow Muscle Profiling: Processing Traits Of 21 Muscles From Beef And Dairy Cow Carcasses, Mike Buford, Chris R. Calkins, Dwaine Johnson, Bucky Gwartney
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Twenty-one muscles from beef and dairy cow carcasses were analyzed for objective color, shear force, pH, expressible moisture, total collagen, total heme-iron and proximate composition. Results of this analysis showed large variation in processing traits from muscle to muscle. Muscle traits were most often influenced by fat thickness in both beef and dairy carcasses. These results will aid in selecting muscles that are well suited for enhancement.
Estimating Rumen Undegradable Protein In, Heather Haugen, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Mark Ullerich, Casey Macken, Kimberly Whittet, Tim Loy
Estimating Rumen Undegradable Protein In, Heather Haugen, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Mark Ullerich, Casey Macken, Kimberly Whittet, Tim Loy
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
An in situ trial was conducted to compare estimates of rumen undegradable protein (UIP) using a single incubation time point and rates of degradation. Four forage samples (three legumes and one grass) were incubated in situ for their mean retention time estimated from in vitro dry matter disappearance plus a 10-hour lag time as well as for a time point equal to 75% of the total mean retention time (mean retention time plus lag). The UIP values obtained from the fractional rates of degradation and passage were more highly correlated with those estimated from 75% of the total mean retention …
Comparison Of Two Heifer Development Systems On A Commercial Nebraska Ranch, Tim Loy, Don C. Adams, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Dillon Feuz, Jacqueline A. Musgrave, Burke Teichert
Comparison Of Two Heifer Development Systems On A Commercial Nebraska Ranch, Tim Loy, Don C. Adams, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Dillon Feuz, Jacqueline A. Musgrave, Burke Teichert
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
A trial was conducted at a commercial Nebraska ranch to evaluate the effectiveness of a bred heifer development program that minimized the use of harvested feed. Two management systems were imposed on 505 March-calving bred heifers during the winter before the calving season, one including the use of hay (CON), and one relying solely on winter range and supplementation (TRT). During the winter period, heifers in the TRT system lost less condition and had similar weight gains to CON. Two-year-old pregnancy rates did not differ between systems. A partial budget analysis of the two development programs indicated that the TRT …
Effects Of Corn Processing Method And Crude Protein Level With The Inclusion Of Wet Corn Gluten Feed On Finishing Steer Performance, Casey Macken, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Rick Stock, Stephanie Jaeger
Effects Of Corn Processing Method And Crude Protein Level With The Inclusion Of Wet Corn Gluten Feed On Finishing Steer Performance, Casey Macken, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Rick Stock, Stephanie Jaeger
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Three hundred twenty crossbred steer calves were used to evaluate corn processing method and crude protein level in finishing diets that included wet corn gluten feed. There was no response due to crude protein level (14 vs 15%) observed in this trial. As corn processing method became more intensive (fine-grinding, high-moisture ensiling, and steam-flaking corn) compared to dry-rolling, daily intake was reduced. Daily gain was similar across corn processing methods. Feed efficiency and cost of gain improved as corn processing method intensity increased.
Feeding Transgenic (Bt Corn Rootworm Protected And Roundup-Ready®) Corn To Feedlot Cattle, Kyle Vander Pol, Jon Simon, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Edward Stanisiewski, Gary Hartnell
Feeding Transgenic (Bt Corn Rootworm Protected And Roundup-Ready®) Corn To Feedlot Cattle, Kyle Vander Pol, Jon Simon, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Edward Stanisiewski, Gary Hartnell
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Two finishing trials were conducted to evaluate the effect of feeding corn root worm protected (Bt) and Roundup Ready® (RR) corn hybrids on animal performance and carcass characteristics in the feedlot. Two commercially available non-genetically engineered reference hybrids, and the nontransgenic control hybrid were compared to the two genetically enhanced hybrids. No significant differences were observed on animal performance or carcass characteristics for either trial as a result of corn source in feed.
Effect Of Conjugated Linoleic Acid On Insulin Sensitivity, Kim Hargrave, Jess L. Miner
Effect Of Conjugated Linoleic Acid On Insulin Sensitivity, Kim Hargrave, Jess L. Miner
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Mice were fed a mixture of conjugated linoleic acid isomers (CLA) for nine weeks and then underwent an insulin tolerance test. CLA was then removed from the diet and a second insulin tolerance test was conducted following five weeks of recovery. CLA consumption impaired glucose response to insulin. When CLA was removed from the diet, insulin sensitivity of a low heat-loss genetic mouse line returned to normal. However, mice of a high heat-loss line remained insulin resistant for at least 32 days.
2002 Beef Cattle Report
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Nebraska 2002 Beef Cattle Report Table of Contents
Cow/Calf
Weaning Date for Spring Calving Cows Grazing Sandhills Range ● Replacement Heifer Development for Spring and Summer Calving Herds ● Urinary Allantoin as an Estimate of Microbial Protein Synthesis ● Metabolizable Protein Requirements of Lactating Two-Year-Old Cows ● Use of Sexed (Female) Sperm is Successful in Yearling Heifers 12 ● Estrous Synchronization Programs for Lactating Cows
Growing
Windrow Grazing and Baled-Hay Feeding Strategies for Wintering Calves ● Forage Quality and Animal Performance of Steers Grazing Smooth Bromegrass/Legume Pastures ● Supplementing Yearling Summer-Grazing Cattle with Fat and Protein and Subsequent Feedlot Performance …
Crude Protein And Wet Corn Gluten Feed Levels For Steam Flaked Corn Finishing Diets, Hushton Block, Casey Macken, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Rob Cooper, Rick Stock
Crude Protein And Wet Corn Gluten Feed Levels For Steam Flaked Corn Finishing Diets, Hushton Block, Casey Macken, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Rob Cooper, Rick Stock
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Data from three trials suggest steam-flaked corn finishing diets for yearling steers containing corn bran benefit from inclusion of steep liquor at 10% of diet DM, and indicate steam-flaked corn finishing diets for steer calves containing 20% to 30% wet corn gluten feed resulted in optimal performance. With 20% to 30% wet corn gluten feed, calves responded to CP above 13.4% and the requirement for CP is as high as 15.0%
Effect Of Sprinkling On Heat Stressed Heifers, Shane Davis, Terry L. Mader, John Gaughan
Effect Of Sprinkling On Heat Stressed Heifers, Shane Davis, Terry L. Mader, John Gaughan
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Six heifers were housed in controlled environmental stalls. All heifers were sprinkled with water between 1300 - 1500 hours for three days followed by a two-day period in which three were sprinkled between 1200 - 1600 hours and three were not. This was followed by a one day hot period during which all heifers were sprinkled (1300 - 1500 hours). Rectal temperature and respiration rate were reduced in all animals during the first three days of heat stress. On days four and five, heifers sprinkled four hours had lower rectal temperature, respiration rate and pulse rate than heifers which were …
Use Of Sexed (Female) Sperm Is Successful In Yearling Heifers, Gene H. Deutscher, Rex Davis, George Seidel, Zell Brink, John Schenk
Use Of Sexed (Female) Sperm Is Successful In Yearling Heifers, Gene H. Deutscher, Rex Davis, George Seidel, Zell Brink, John Schenk
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
A two-year study was conducted on 457 yearling replacement heifers to evaluate effects of sexed (female) sperm compared to normal (control) sperm on AI conception rates, fetal sex ratio and pregnancy rates of heifers. All heifers were estrous synchronized, heat detected and bred by AI. Semen from three bulls was collected and sexed by a sperm sorter located at Colorado State University. Results showed a 3% to 13% reduction in AI conception rates of heifers inseminated with low dose, sexed sperm compared to normal dose, control sperm; with overall 50-day pregnancy rates being similar. Fetal female sex ratio was 92% …
Estrous Synchronization Programs For Lactating Cows, Gene H. Deutscher, Brent Plugge, Rex Davis
Estrous Synchronization Programs For Lactating Cows, Gene H. Deutscher, Brent Plugge, Rex Davis
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Two estrous synchronization experiments were conducted on lactating cows to compare the Select Synch program with the one injection PGF- 10-day program and the CO-Synch mass AI program. The Select Synch program in both experiments produced good results. Pregnancy rates during the synchronization period were 62% and 81% for the Select Synch program compared to 49% for the PGF and 61% for the CO-Synch programs. The Select Synch program induced estrus in some noncycling cows. However, the Select Synch program requires two injections (GnRH and PGF) and about seven days of heat detection and AI breeding.
Replacement Heifer Development For Spring And Summer Calving Herds, Gene H. Deutscher, Brent Plugge, Andy Applegarth, Rex Davis
Replacement Heifer Development For Spring And Summer Calving Herds, Gene H. Deutscher, Brent Plugge, Andy Applegarth, Rex Davis
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
A three-year study on heifer development of spring-born (n=240) and summer-born heifers (n=146) was conducted using sandhills ranch management. Spring-born heifers developed during the winter to reach 53% of mature weight at breeding had similar reproduction and calf production as heifers that reached 57% of mature weight. Feed costs were $22/heifer less for the lighter weight heifers. Summer-born heifers that were developed to reach 60% of mature weight at breeding in early fall had normal yearling pregnancy rates, but rebreeding rates of the 2-year-old cows were low, which caused high culling rates. Two-year-old cows calving in May produced greater calf …
Corn Bran Level In Finishing Diets And N Losses From Open-Dirt Pens, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson, Todd Milton
Corn Bran Level In Finishing Diets And N Losses From Open-Dirt Pens, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson, Todd Milton
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Three experiments were conducted with yearling steers to evaluate diet digestibility effects on N volatilization from open-dirt feedlot pens. Digestibility was decreased by increasing dietary corn bran. Corn bran was fed at 0%, 15%, or 30% of diet DM. Intakes increased linearly and ADG decreased linearly as bran inclusion increased. Manure N was increased linearly and N volatilization decreased from 74% to 54% during October to May as bran increased. No differences were observed for N balance from May to October. Decreasing diet digestibility had variable results on manure N and volatilization depending on time of year.
Phosphorus Requirement Of Finishing Feedlot Calves, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Todd Milton, Dennis R. Brink, Michael Orth, Kim Whittet
Phosphorus Requirement Of Finishing Feedlot Calves, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Todd Milton, Dennis R. Brink, Michael Orth, Kim Whittet
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Feedlot calves were individually fed to determine the phosphorus required for optimum performance during a 204-day experiment. The base diet consisted of high-moisture corn and corn starch/fiber with P treatments of 0.16, 0.22, 0.28, 0.34, and 0.40% of diet DM. Calves fed 0.16% P had the lowest plasma P but it was adequate (5.7 mg/dL). Bone mineral was not influenced by treatment, suggesting that dietary P was adequate to meet performance needs. Supplementation of P is unnecessary because requirements are less than 0.16% of the diet DM.
Liming Effects Of Beef Cattle Feedlot Manure And Composted Manure, Bahman Eghball
Liming Effects Of Beef Cattle Feedlot Manure And Composted Manure, Bahman Eghball
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Soil pH can be increased by manure or compost application because cattle rations usually contain limestone (calcium carbonate). From 1992 to 1996 this study evaluated effects of phosphorus and nitrogen-based manure and compost applications (annual and biennial) management strategies on soil pH level. Manure and composted manure contained about 0.9% calcium carbonate resulting in application rates of up to 1,540 lb lime per acre in four years. The surface soil (0-6 inch) pH was significantly decreased with ammonium-N fertilizer application as compared to soil in the unfertilized check or to soil receiving manure or compost. Nitrogen- based applications resulted in …
A Simulated Economic Analysis Of Altering Days On Feed And Marketing Cattle On Specific Value-Based Pricing Grids, Dillon Feuz
A Simulated Economic Analysis Of Altering Days On Feed And Marketing Cattle On Specific Value-Based Pricing Grids, Dillon Feuz
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Profit can be increased by feeding some pens of cattle additional days on feed and selling on a pricing grid that rewards quality. Discounts for Yield Grade 4 and heavy weight carcasses for as many as 10% to 15% of a pen may not exceed the premiums for higher grading carcasses and the benefit of selling additional weight on all cattle sold. While the grid price can be increased by feeding some pens of cattle fewer days and marketing on a yield grade rewarding grid, net returns are often decreased because of selling fewer total pounds.
Evaluation Of Calcium Propionate As A Nutrient To Prevent Dark Cutting Beef, Juan Garza, Dana Hanson, Kevin Kirchofer, Chris R. Calkins, Johnny Horton
Evaluation Of Calcium Propionate As A Nutrient To Prevent Dark Cutting Beef, Juan Garza, Dana Hanson, Kevin Kirchofer, Chris R. Calkins, Johnny Horton
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
The objective of the study was to evaluate the ability of calcium propionate to prevent the dark cutting condition in beef. Angus crossbred steers (n=14) were assigned to two treatments: control and 0.25 lb of calcium propionate (NutroCALTM) per day for 14 days prior to (and 12 days after) the application of artificial stress with epinephrine at day 0. Biopsies of the longissimus muscle and blood samples were obtained at days –2, 0, 1, 3, 6 and 9. Calcium propionate had no effect on muscle glycogen content, extent of glycogen depletion, or glycogen repletion rates.
Influence On Body Fat Of Linoleic Acid Isomers, Kim Hargrave, Kristin Nollette, Merlyn K. Nielsen, Jess L. Miner
Influence On Body Fat Of Linoleic Acid Isomers, Kim Hargrave, Kristin Nollette, Merlyn K. Nielsen, Jess L. Miner
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
In two studies mice were fed diets containing either a mixture of, or individual conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) isomers in the presence or absence of essential fatty acids. Mice fed the C18:2 Δ10,12 CLA isomer lost as much body fat as those fed a mixture of isomers. This effect was not caused by the C18:2 Δ9,11 isomer (predominant in beef) or by restricted feed intake. The loss was much greater in mice consuming an essential fatty acid deficient diet versus a control diet. This supports our hypothesis that for CLA to deplete body fat, it must first be metabolized in …
Using Lean Color And Marbling Score To Sort Beef Carcasses Into Tenderness Groups, Kevin Kirchofer, Chris R. Calkins, Dana Hanson
Using Lean Color And Marbling Score To Sort Beef Carcasses Into Tenderness Groups, Kevin Kirchofer, Chris R. Calkins, Dana Hanson
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Beef carcasses (n=290) were used to determine the effectiveness of color (L* - lightness; a* - redness; b* - yellowness) measured at least 90 minutes after ribbing and marbling called by USDA graders to sort beef carcasses into one of three tenderness groups. Equations using any combination of marbling and color were no more effective in sorting beef carcasses into tenderness groups than marbling alone. None of the tough carcasses were correctly classified. Adding color to marbling does not improve effectiveness of sorting beef carcasses into tenderness groups.
Urinary Allantoin As An Estimate Of Microbial Protein Synthesis, Mariela Lamothe, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Don C. Adams, Jacqueline A. Musgrave, Galen E. Erickson
Urinary Allantoin As An Estimate Of Microbial Protein Synthesis, Mariela Lamothe, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Don C. Adams, Jacqueline A. Musgrave, Galen E. Erickson
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Allantoin excretion in the urine was evaluated as a marker for bacterial protein production in lactating and dry cows grazing Sandhills range and meadows. Allantoin excretion declined with season as diet digestibility declined. Bacterial protein predicted from allantoin was significantly related (R2 = .62) to bacterial protein predicted by NRC. Urinary allantoin has potential as a tool to predict bacterial protein production in grazing cattle.
Sorting Strategies In An Extensive Forage Utilization Beef Production System, James C. Macdonald, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Casey Macken, Jeffrey Folmer, Mark Blackford, D. J. Jordon
Sorting Strategies In An Extensive Forage Utilization Beef Production System, James C. Macdonald, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Casey Macken, Jeffrey Folmer, Mark Blackford, D. J. Jordon
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
One hundred sixty crossbred steer calves were stratified by weight and allotted into four groups to test three sorting strategies against an unsorted control to compare methods of sorting long yearling steers to decrease variation in carcass weight and fat thickness, increase pounds of carcass weight sold, and increase profitability. Sorting by weight upon entry into the feedlot or by weight and fat thickness at the end of the feeding period increased average carcass weight. No statistical differences in variation or profitability were found, although numerical differences were present.
Type Of Corn Bran And Corn Processing Method In Beef Finishing Diets, Casey Macken, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson, Rick Stock
Type Of Corn Bran And Corn Processing Method In Beef Finishing Diets, Casey Macken, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson, Rick Stock
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
A finishing trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of drying corn bran on cattle performance in dry-rolled or steam-flaked corn diets. The inclusion of corn bran in dry-rolled or steam-flaked corn diets negatively affected feed conversion by 5.1% or 13.9%, respectively. Within both grain sources, drying corn bran had little effect on finishing steer performance. Feeding steam-flaked corn improved feed conversion by 17.0% compared with feeding dry-rolled corn without the inclusion of corn bran.