Cane molasses in rations of growing beef calves. The value of winter shelter for feedlot calves

Abstract

Choice grade Hereford steer calves in this test came from near Alden, Kansas, and were assigned to treatments on a random-weight basis. All lots received the same experimental diet except 10 percent molasses was substituted for grain in the self-fed mixture for two lots. Small adjustments were made to equalize protein and energy intake between molasses and no-molasses lots. The composition of the roughage-concentrate mixture is listed in Table 52; it consisted primarily of ground rice hulls, ground sorghum grain, additives and other nutrients, including additional protein.