The physical balance or ratio of roughage to concentrates is an
important factor to consider in the ration of fattening cattle. Beef
cattle serve as one of the principal means of marketing roughage.
Since a large amount of roughage is produced in Kansas and throughout
the Midwest, it is desirable to have information concerning the
maximum amount of roughage that can be used in fattening rations,
consistent with maximum and economical production. This experiment
was planned to secure information on the effects of different
levels of roughage on average daily gain, teed requirement per unit
of gain, quality of finish, carcass quality and selling price.
