Impact of Syngenta Enogen Feed Corn on Finishing Cattle Performance and Carcass Characteristics

Authors

Melissa L. Jolly-Breithaupt, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Curtis J. Bittner, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
F. Henry Hilscher Hilscher, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Galen E. Erickson, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
James C. MacDonald, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Matt K. Luebbe, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2018

Citation

2018 Nebraska Beef Cattle Report. University of Nebraska Extension MP105. Lincoln, NE.

Comments

© 2017 The Board Regents of the University of Nebraska.

Abstract

Two finishing experiments were conducted to evaluate Syngenta Enogen Feed Corn containing an alpha amylase enzyme trait compared to the near negative isoline control corn at two locations on cattle performance and carcass characteristics. No statistical differences were observed for final BW, DMI, ADG, or F:G for steers fed Syngenta Enogen Feed Corn versus the near negative isoline control corn. Fat depth and calculated yield grade were greater for steers fed Syngenta Enogen Feed Corn; however, HCW and marbling scores were not different. Previous research has observed a 2.6% to 16.4% decrease in F:G when Syngenta Enogen Feed Corn was fed; however, under this study a 1.6% reduction in F:G was observed.