During the first 2 yr of a 4-yr experiment, increasing the level of grain sorghum
supplementation (from 2 to 4 Ibid) for steers managed within an intensive-early stocking
program tended to increase average daily gain in direct proportion to supplement level (2.3 (no
supplement) to 2.5 and 2.7 lb/d, respectively). During both years, the amount of grass
remaining in the pastures after the cattle were removed (July 15) and at the end of the growing
season (October 1) was greater when cattle were supplemented with 4 lb of grain sorghum.
Level of supplementation for grazing steers did not influence subsequent feedlot performance.
