Effects of Heat Exposure on Adapting Feedlot Cattle to Finishing Diets

Authors

Terry L. Mader, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
John Gaughan, University of Queensland-GattonFollow
Bruce Young, University of Queensland-Gatton, Gatton, Queensland, Australia

Date of this Version

1-1-1997

Comments

Published in 1997 Nebraska Beef Report. Published by The Agricultural Research Division, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Abstract

Body temperatures increased in individually fed cattle being stepped-up on finishing diets under both thermoneutral and hot conditions.