Growth and feed efficiency of growing dairy replacement heifers supplemented with rimensin or bovatec

Date

2011-05-04

Authors

Scheffel, Michael V.
Park, A.
Smith, John F., 1962-
Titgemeyer, Evan C.
Shirley, John E.

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Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service.

Abstract

Ninety Holstein heifers were used to examine the effects of Rumensin® or Bovatec®. Average daily gain and feed efficiency was greater for heifers fed Rumensin® than for heifers fed Bovatec®. Heifers fed Rumensin® consumed more total dry matter per day but slightly less dry matter as a percent of body weight than heifers fed Bovatec®. No differences were observed in body condition score and hip height between dietary treatments. The primary goal of a heifer-feeding program is to obtain a desired rate of gain without fattening at the least possible cost. Results of this study support the use of Rumensin® in diets for growing dairy replacement heifers.

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Replacement heifers, Rumensin, Bovatec

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