Sodium bicarbonate and feed flavor supplements for calves fed forage sorghum silage
Date
2010-12-14
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Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service
Abstract
High-moisture forage sorghum silage was fed to 108 steer calves to measure the effect of sodium bicarbonate and feed flavor (Omniflavor®) on calf performance. Overall performance was similar for all three rations by the end of the 94-day trial, but at days 29 to 56, when weather conditions were extremely cold, bicarbonate and Omniflavor each gave improved rate and efficiency of gains.
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Beef, Sodium bicarbonate, Sorghum silage, Rate of gain, Performance
