Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Finishing Steers Fed Low-Fat And Normal-Fat Wet Distillers Grains,
2011
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Finishing Steers Fed Low-Fat And Normal-Fat Wet Distillers Grains, Jennifer A. Gigax, Brandon L. Nuttelman, William A. Griffin Griffin, Galen Erickson, Terry Klopfenstein
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Wet distillers grains plus solubles (WDGS) varying in fat content (6.7 vs. 12.9 %) were fed at 35% of the diet DM to compare fat level from WDGS on cattle performance and carcass characteristics. Final BW, hot carcass weight, and ADG were increased for steers fed 12.9% fat WDGS compared to steers fed corn or 6.7% fat WDGS. Steers fed 6.7% fat WDGS or corn control diets had identical DMI, ADG, and F:G.
Effect Of Stocking Rate On Animal Performance And Diet Quality While Grazing Cornstalks,
2011
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Effect Of Stocking Rate On Animal Performance And Diet Quality While Grazing Cornstalks, Jennifer A. Gigax, Crystal D. Buckner, L. Aaron Stalker Stalker, Terry Klopfenstein, Simon J. Van Donk
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Four treatments were used to evaluate levels of corn residue removal on nutrient quality and cattle performance over time. Treatments included no removal of residue, stocking rates of one or two animal unit months/acre (AUM/acre), or baling. Residue samples were taken before and after grazing from all treatment paddocks to determine residue amounts, and were analyzed for OM, CP, NDF, and in vitro organic matter digestibility (IVOMD). Cattle weights and BCS scores were recorded prior to and at the conclusion of the trial. Cattle consumed husk and leaf material first, followed by cobs at a lesser rate. Husk and leaf …
Low-Fat Wet Distillers Grains And Beef Quality,
2011
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Low-Fat Wet Distillers Grains And Beef Quality, Asia L. Haack, Amilton S. De Mello Jr., Siroj Pokharel Pokharel, Lasika Senaratne, Jerilyn Hergenreder, Kim Varnold, Chris Calkins, Galen Erickson, Timothy Carr, D. Dwain Johnson
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
A low-fat (4.72%) wet distillers grain (LFWDG) diet was compared to a traditional wet distillers grain with solubles (WDGS) diet and a corn-based diet. All wet distillers diets increased polyunsaturated fatty acids in comparison to the control. The LFWDG diet caused greater oxidative rancidity and had a decreased shelf life; however, there was no change in sensory properties. The LFWDG diet evaluated in this study caused decreased oxidative stability of the muscle compared to the TWDGS and the control diets.
Effects Of A Dietary Antioxidant On Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Feedlot Cattle With Or Without Wdgs,
2011
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Effects Of A Dietary Antioxidant On Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Feedlot Cattle With Or Without Wdgs, Justin P. Moore, Stephanie A. Furman, Galen Erickson Erickson, Karla H. Jenkins, Judson Vasconcelos, Martin A. Andersen, Casey N. Macken
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Effect of a dietary antioxidant in dietswith or without wet distillers grains plus solubles (WDGS) was evaluated for performance and carcass characteristics. The 2 x 2 factorial design consisted of 1) an antioxidant at 0 or 150 ppm (Agrado Plus) and 2) WDGS at 0 or 30%, which replaced dry-rolled corn. Feeding the antioxidant did not affect performance (P > 0.31) or carcass characteristics (P > 0.25). Feeding WDGS increased (P < 0.01) final body weight (BW), dry matter intake (DMI), and average daily gain (ADG) while decreasing the feed to gain (F:G) ratio (P < 0.01). Carcass characteristics were affected (P < 0.01) by feeding WDGS, which increased HCW and fatness.
Effects Of Glycerin In Steam Flaked Corn Feedlot Diets,
2011
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Effects Of Glycerin In Steam Flaked Corn Feedlot Diets, Justin P. Moore, Stephanie A. Furman, Galen Erickson Erickson, Judson Vasconcelos, William A. Griffin, Todd Milton
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Glycerin was fed at 0%, 3%, 6%, and 9% (DM basis) in a steam-flaked, corn-based (SFC) diet to determine the effects on performance and carcass characteristics. Glycerin linearly increased (P = 0.02) final BW, ADG linearly increased (P = 0.02), and F:G linearly decreased (P < 0.01) by 7.1%. The data suggests glycerin can be added up to 9% inclusion to improve performance.
Effect Of Corn Hybrid On Amount Of Residue Available For Grazing,
2011
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Effect Of Corn Hybrid On Amount Of Residue Available For Grazing, Jacqueline A. Musgrave, Jennifer A. Gigax, L. Aaron Stalker Stalker, Terry Klopfenstein, Matt Stockton, Karla H. Jenkins
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Twelve corn hybrids were evaluated to determine differences in corn grain yield and crop residue DM. Hybrids did not differ in corn grain yield but differed in amount of stems, leaves, husks, and cobs. Differences also existed in the ratio of corn grain to total residue production and corn grain to leaf and husk, indicating potential differences in plant efficiency independent of the amount of grain produced.
Effects Of Lactobacillus Acidophilus And Yucca Schidigera On Finishing Performance And Carcass Traits Of Feedlot Cattle,
2011
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Effects Of Lactobacillus Acidophilus And Yucca Schidigera On Finishing Performance And Carcass Traits Of Feedlot Cattle, Cody A. Nichols, Karla H. Jenkins, Judson Vasconcelos Vasconcelos, Galen Erickson, Stephanie A. Furman, Richard S. Goodall, Terry Klopfenstein
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
A finishing trial evaluated effects of feeding a direct-fed microbial product(Nova-Cell®) and a saponin feed additive (Ruma Just®) as a 2x2 factorial in steam-flaked corn-based diets containing 11% wet distillers grains (DM basis). No interaction was observed between Nova-Cell and Ruma Just (P > 0.13). Feeding either Ruma Just or Nova-Cell had no impact (P = 0.20) on final BW, DMI, ADG, or F:G. Neither Nova-Cell or Ruma Just affected (P = 0.10) HCW, 12th rib fat, or LM Area. Marbling appeared to be improved (P = 0.03) when Ruma Just was added to the finishing diet.
The Effect Of Drying Distillers Grains On Nutrient Metabolism,
2011
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The Effect Of Drying Distillers Grains On Nutrient Metabolism, Brandon L. Nuttelman, Kelsey M. Rolfe, Galen Erickson Erickson, Terry Klopfenstein
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Ruminally cannulated steers were used in a 4 x 6 unbalanced Latin square. Treatments consisted of a corn-based control (CON), wet distillers grains plus solubles (WDGS), modified distillers grains plus solubles (MDGS), or dry distillers grains plus solubles (DDGS) included at 40% of the diet DM. There were no differences (P > 0.73) observed for DMI, or for DM, OM, or fat digestibility. Steers fed diets containing distillers grains had greater NDF intake compared to CON (P < 0.01). There were no differences in NDF digestibility between WDGS, MDGS, and DDGS (P > 0.37); however, CON diets had lower (P < 0.06) NDF digestibility than WDGS and DDGS. Average ruminal pH tended (P = 0.14) to be impacted by dietary treatment with steers fed DDGS having a greater pH than steers fed CON, MDGS, and WDGS, which were not different from one another.
Comparing Different Drying Methods For Distillers Grains And Its Effects On Feedlot Cattle Performance,
2011
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Comparing Different Drying Methods For Distillers Grains And Its Effects On Feedlot Cattle Performance, Brandon L. Nuttelman, William A. Griffin, Galen Erickson Erickson, Terry Klopfenstein
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of drying distillers grains plus solubles on cattle performance. The control diet contained no distillers grains. The six additional diets contained 35% distillers grains that were 1) wet distillers grains plus solubles (WDGS), 2) dried distillers grains plus solubles (DDGS), 3) dried distillers grains plus wet solubles at time of feeding (DDG + Solubles), 4) dried distillers grains plus solubles plus water (DDGS + H2O), 5) modified distillers grains with solubles added prior to drier (MDGSPre), and 6) modified distillers grains with solubles added after the drier (MDGSPost). Cattle fed …
Effect Of Feeding More Than 70% Wet Distillers Grains Plus Solubles On Feedlot Cattle Performance,
2011
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Effect Of Feeding More Than 70% Wet Distillers Grains Plus Solubles On Feedlot Cattle Performance, Amy R. Rich, Galen Erickson, Terry Klopfenstein Klopfenstein, Matt K. Luebbe, Joshua R. Benton, William A. Griffin, Darrell Mark
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
A finishing trial evaluated effects of feeding greater than 70% wet distillers grains plus solubles (WDGS) on feedlot cattle performance. The WDGS was fed at 40, 70, 77, and 85% of diet dry matter (DM), while roughage levels ranged from 5 to 25% across treatments. Larger ADG and G:F were observed with 40% WDGS and 5% roughage. Higher levels of WDGS were successfully fed with levels of roughage above 8% but the diets were less profitable than the 40% WDGS diet.
Supplementing Modified Wet Distillers Grains With Solubles To Long Yearling Steers Grazing Native Range,
2011
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Supplementing Modified Wet Distillers Grains With Solubles To Long Yearling Steers Grazing Native Range, Kelsey M. Rolfe, William A. Griffin, Terry Klopfenstein Klopfenstein, Galen Erickson, Dennis Bauer
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Modified wet distillers grains with solubles (MDGS) were supplemented on the ground to yearling steers with access to native range during summer grazing. Supplemented steers had greater ADG than non-supplemented steers, and were heavier entering the feedlot. Supplemented steers also required 24 fewer days in the feedlot to reach a constant end point, compared to non-supplemented steers. Energy calculations suggest 1.0 lb of MDGS replaced 0.65 lb of summer range.
Effects Of Sulfur Concentration In Distillers Grains With Solubles In Finishing Cattle Diets,
2011
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Effects Of Sulfur Concentration In Distillers Grains With Solubles In Finishing Cattle Diets, Jhones O. Sarturi, Galen Erickson, Terry Klopfenstein Klopfenstein, Judson Vasconcelos, Joshua R. Benton, William A. Griffin
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Effect of dietary sulfur on beef cattle fed diets containing wet or dry distillers grains with solubles (DGS) was evaluated. Sulfur concentration in DGS was either 0.82 or 1.16%. Steers (n = 120; IBW = 761 ± 75 lb) were individually fed ad libitum. Intake decreased when wet and dry 1.16% S DGS were fed. Gain decreased as wet DGS that was 1.16% S increased in the diet to 40%. Feeding wet DGS improved F:G, regardless of sulfur content. Fat thickness and HCW decreased as wet and dry 1.16% S DGS increased in the diet. High sulfur DGS reduced DMI …
Effects Of The Synthetic Antioxidants On Shelf Life Of M. Psoas Major And M. Triceps Brachii Muscles From Beef Fed Wet Distillers Grains,
2011
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Effects Of The Synthetic Antioxidants On Shelf Life Of M. Psoas Major And M. Triceps Brachii Muscles From Beef Fed Wet Distillers Grains, Lasika S. Senaratne, Chris Calkins, Judson Vasconcelos Vasconcelos, Amilton S. De Mello, M. A. Andersen, Stephanie A. Furman, Siroj Pokharel
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Feedlot finishing steers (n = 483) were randomly allotted to four dry-rolled corn based diets containing 0 or 30% wet distillers grains with or without the synthetic antioxidants supplementation (ethoxyquin and tertiary butyl hydroquinone in AGRADO®PLUS). This study intended to minimize detrimental effects of feeding wet distillers grains on color and lipidoxidation of beef tenderloin and clod heart muscles during retail display by feeding a synthetic antioxidant mixture. Feeding AGRADO®PLUS significantly reduced meat discoloration and lipid oxidation.
Intramuscular Tenderness And Muscle Fiber Orientation Of Beef Round Muscles,
2011
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Intramuscular Tenderness And Muscle Fiber Orientation Of Beef Round Muscles, Lasika S. Senaratne, Chris Calkins, Amilton S. De Mello Mello, Siroj Pokharel, Jeremy B. Hinkle
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Intramuscular tenderness and muscle fiber orientation variations of beef round m. adductor femoris (AF), m. biceps femoris (BF), m. semimembranosus (SM), and m. semitendinosus (ST) were investigated. The first two proximal steaks of long head of BF were more tender than the rest. The tenderness decreased from the middle of the ST muscle to both ends. The anterior sides of the long head BF and ST were tougher than their posterior sides. The first four steaks of the SM were more tender than rest of the muscle. There was a significant tenderness increment from the middle of the AF to …
Shelf Life Of M. Longissimus Lumborum From Beef Fed Antioxidants And Wet Distillers Grains,
2011
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Shelf Life Of M. Longissimus Lumborum From Beef Fed Antioxidants And Wet Distillers Grains, Lasika S. Senaratne, Chris Calkins, Judson Vasconcelos Vasconcelos, Amilton S. De Mello, M. A. Andersen, Stephanie A. Furman, Siroj Pokharel
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Crossbred steers (n = 483) were fed dry-rolled corn based finishing dietscontaining 0 or 30% wet distillers grains with the synthetic antioxidants, ethoxyquin and tertiary butyl hydroquinone (AGRADO®PLUS). Synthetic antioxidants reduced lipid and color deterioration of strip steaks at the end of the retail display period under high or atmosphericoxygen packaging conditions.
Digestibility Of Crop Residues After Chemical Treatment And Anaerobic Storage,
2011
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Digestibility Of Crop Residues After Chemical Treatment And Anaerobic Storage, Adam L. Shreck, Crystal D. Buckner, Galen Erickson Erickson, Terry Klopfenstein, Michael J. Cecava
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Two experiments were conducted to evaluate factors affecting crop residue digestibility. Corn stover, corn cobs, and wheat straw were alkaline treated at low (35%) or high (50%) moisture and then anaerobically stored at 30 °C or 40 °C. Chemical treatment increased in vitro DM digestibility of all residues by 14 to 21 percentage units (35% to 62% improvement). Samples stored at 50% DM and 40oC were most digestible. Cobs were inherently more digestible than straw or corn stalks. Percentage of total improvement in DM digestibility by optimizing DM, ambient temperature, and chemical treatment was: stalks, 43%; wheat straw, 38%;, and …
Influencing Steer Performance Through Maternal Nutrition,
2011
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Influencing Steer Performance Through Maternal Nutrition, Adam F. Summers, Kenneth H. Ramsay, Jim Teichert Teichert, T. L. Meyer, Rick N. Funston
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Cows were fed a 28% CP cube at one of two supplement levels, high (HN) or low (LN), while grazing dormant winter range during late gestation to determine the effects of maternal supplementation level on male progeny performance and carcass characteristics. Steer initial BW did not differ between treatments; however, year 1 steers from cows fed higher supplement levels had greater final BW, HCW, marbling scores, and carcass value compared with steers from cows receiving lower supplement levels. Year 2 HN steers had greater proportions grading USDA quality grade modest or greater when compared to steers from both treatments in …
Marketing Source-Verified Beef To Restaurant Patrons,
2011
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Marketing Source-Verified Beef To Restaurant Patrons, Kimberly A. Varnold, Chris Calkins, B. Lynn Gordon Gordon, Wendy I. Umberger
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
To determine consumer ordering behaviors in high-end restaurants and to see if consumers are interested in the origin of their beef, both an online survey and in-restaurant taste testing were conducted. About two-thirds of the participants in the in-restaurant taste testing ordered the steak with either the state or farm-of-origin description. Compared to a non-source verified steak, taste participants were willing to pay $4.74 more for the steak with the state-of-origin description, and $8.75 more for the steak with the farm-of-origin description. Almost all of the participants acknowledged the best beef comes from the Midwest, specifically naming Nebraska as a …
Replacement Of Grazed Forage With Wdgs And Poor Quality Hay Mixtures,
2011
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Replacement Of Grazed Forage With Wdgs And Poor Quality Hay Mixtures, Sandra Villasanti, L. Aaron Stalker, Terry Klopfenstein Klopfenstein, Walter H. Schacht, Jerry D. Volesky
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
A grazing study was conducted at the Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory, Whitman, Neb., to evaluate the effects of mixtures of wet distillers grains (WDGS) and straw or hay on grazed forage intake. There was no difference in ADG between the control and 70% hay/30% WDGS; however, steers supplemented with 60:40 blends of straw or hay with WDGS had higher ADG than the other two treatments. Range forage intake was decreased by 44% to 54% when steers were supplemented with the mixes. Feeding a mixture of WDGS and low-quality harvested-forage to cattle grazing rangeland may allow increasing stocking rate without decreasing animal …
Performance Of Growing Cattle Fed Corn Silage Or Grazing Corn Residue From Second Generation Insect-Protected (Mon 89034), Parental, Or Reference Corn Hybrids,
2011
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Performance Of Growing Cattle Fed Corn Silage Or Grazing Corn Residue From Second Generation Insect-Protected (Mon 89034), Parental, Or Reference Corn Hybrids, Barry M. Weber, Brandon L. Nuttelman, William A. Griffin Griffin, Joshua R. Benton, Galen Erickson, Terry Klopfenstein
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Effects of feeding second generation insect-protected transgenic corn (MON 89034) on growing steer performance was evaluated in two experiments. In Experiment 1, a corn silage-based diet was fed to growing steers in pens, and the transgenic test hybrid was compared to a non-transgenic parental hybrid and two commercially available reference hybrids. In Experiment 2, steers grazing corn residue of the transgenic test hybrid were compared to steers grazing a non-transgenic parental hybrid. In both experiments, growing performance was not affected by source of corn silage or residue.
