A Low Roughage Diet Alternative for Finishing Cattle

Authors

Ivan G. Rush, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Burt Weichenthal, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Brad Van Pelt, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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

A low roughage diet containing Impact supplement can reduce feed to gain ratio while maintaining daily gain. A relatively high energy level in this diet results in lower ad libitum intake.