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Effects of protein levels and withdrawing supplemental protein on performance of growing and finishing steers

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Abstract

one growing trial and two finishing trials we used 264 steers. Rations containing 13.2% crude protein during the 105-day growing trial significantly (P<.05) improved rate of gain gain compared with 11.3% crude protein rations. Withdrawing supplemental protein at approximately 750, 850, or 950 pounds live weight did not significantly affect rate of gain; however, gain was slowest by steers without supplemental protein.

Keywords: Cattlemen's Day, 1975, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station), 230, Beef, Protein, Steers, Gain

How to Cite: Harrison, K. , Fink, G. & Riley, J. G. (1975) “Effects of protein levels and withdrawing supplemental protein on performance of growing and finishing steers”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports. 1(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2754