Whole corn rations for finishing heifers: A comparison of self-fed and mixed supplement, with and without salt.

Whole corn rations for finishing heifers: A comparison of self-fed and mixed supplement, with and without salt.

Harbers, L.H.; Harrison, K.F.; Richardson, D.; Smith, E.F.

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Publication Date: 1972

Conference: Cattlemen's Day, 1972, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, May 5, 1972
Starting Page: 46, Ending Page: 47
Publisher: Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station

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Abstract:

Twenty-four Hereford x Angus heifers averaging 714 lbs. were allotted by weight to four groups of six animals each to study effects on gain, feed intake, and feed efficiency of: 1. Free-choice whole corn without roughage. 2. Protein supplement either mixed with whole corn or supplied seperately (free-choice). 3. Omitting salt

Keywords: Beef; Corn; Finishing heifers; Salt

URL for this item: http://hdl.handle.net/2097/8006

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