Effect of Safeguard® on Fecal Egg Count and Steer Performance in Newly Received Calves

Authors

• Antonio J. Neto, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• Curtis J. Bittner, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
• Brandon L. Nuttelman Nuttelman, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
• Galen E. Erickson, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2016

Citation

2016 Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Comments

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Abstract

The effects of Safeguard® on fecal egg count (FEC) and performance of newly received calves in the feedlot were evaluated. Treatments were Safeguard® and Dectomax® injectable or only Dectomax® injectable. Th e basal diet consisted of 30% dry- rolled corn, 36% Sweet Bran® Cargill, 30% alfalfa hay, and 4% supplement. Th ere were no diff erences in DMI, ADG, F:G, and initial FEC between treatments. However, FEC on d 19 was lower for animals receiving Safeguard® and Dectomax® compared to Dectomax®. Th e combination of Safeguard® and Dectomax ® reduced FEC to very low amounts of newly received calves in the feedlot.