Influence of alfalfa harvesting and storing methods on steer performance

Influence of alfalfa harvesting and storing methods on steer performance

Bolsen, K.K.; Riley, J.G.; Berger, L.L.

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Publication Date: 1974

Conference: Cattlemen's Day, 1974, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, March 1, 1974
Starting Page: 40, Ending Page: 45
Publisher: Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station

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Abstract:

Three alfalfa treatments were evaluated in a steer performance trial: (1) direct-cut and ensiled with dry milo, (2) field-wilted and ensiled, with milo added at feeding and (3) baled, with milo added at feeding. The rations contained 45.4, 50.9 and 48.1 percent milo, respectively. During the 84-day trial, yearling steers made similar gains on the three rations. Direct-cut and ensiled alfalfa produced the most efficient gain; hay the least efficient. Potential beef gain per acre of alfalfa was lowest from baled hay.

Keywords: Beef; Alfalfa; Steer; Performance

URL for this item: http://hdl.handle.net/2097/7984

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