Effect of Glucogenic Feed Additive on Reproductive Performance in Young Postpartum Range Cows

Authors

Tasha M. King, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
J. A. Musgrave, University of Nebraska–LincolnFollow
Nicole M. Woita, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Shelby L. Boerman, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
J. C. MacDonald, University of Nebraska–LincolnFollow
J. Travis Mulliniks, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Date of this Version

2024

Citation

2024 Nebraska Beef Cattle Report

UNL Beef, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Abstract

Performance of young March-Calving range cows receiving a protein supplement with the addition of either monensin or propionate salt were compared to evaluate the effect of feed additive on overall production in the postpartum stage. cow body weight and body condition were not impacted by postpartum supplementation throughout the study. Calf body weights were not impacted by type of feed additive at birth, weaning, or 205-d. Twenty-four-hour milk production was not impacted by the type of feed additive. Conception rates for cows receiving postpartum supplementation containing propionate salt were greater than cows receiving monsensin. This implies that the addition of propionate salt when supplementing young range cows in the postpartum period can increase pregnancy rate resulting in an increase in marginal revenue compared to cows fed monensin.