Effects of Supplementation with Corn or Dried Distillers Grains on Gains of Heifer Calves Grazing Smooth Bromegrass Pastures

L. W. Lomas; J. L. Moyer

doi:10.4148/2378-5977.1188

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Effects of Supplementation with Corn or Dried Distillers Grains on Gains of Heifer Calves Grazing Smooth Bromegrass Pastures

Authors

- L. W. Lomas
- Kansas State University
- J. L. Moyer
- Kansas State University

Abstract

A total of 60 heifer calves grazing smooth bromegrass pastures were used to compare supplementation of 0.5% of body weight per head daily of corn or dried distillers grains (DDG) in 2014 and 2015. Daily gains of heifers supplemented with corn or DDG were similar (P>0.05).

Keywords: Beef cattle

How to Cite: Lomas, L. W. & Moyer, J. L. (2016) “Effects of Supplementation with Corn or Dried Distillers Grains on Gains of Heifer Calves Grazing Smooth Bromegrass Pastures”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports. 2(3). doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.1188