The influence of salt on the gains of steer calves.

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The influence of salt on the gains of steer calves.

Smith, E.F.; Parrish, D.B.

Conference paper

Publication Date: 1950

Conference: 37th Annual Livestock Feeders’ Day. Kansas State College, Manhattan, KS, May 6, 1950
Starting Page: 34, Ending Page: 36
Publisher: Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station

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Abstract:

Three lots of steer calves were wintered on silage and 1 pound of soybean pellets per head daily. In addition to this ration Lot 1 received free access to salt. Lot 2 was fed a limited salt allowance (approximately one-sixth of an ounce per head daily) and Lot 2 received no salt.

Keywords: Beef; Salt; Gain; Soybean pellets

URL for this item: http://hdl.handle.net/2097/13387

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