Use of Complete-feed Diets RAMP™ and Test Starter for Receiving Cattle

Authors

Cody J. Schneider, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Brandon J. Nuttelman, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Kelsey M. Rolfe Rolfe, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
William A. Griffin, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
David R. Smith, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Terry J. Klopfenstein, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Galen E. Erickson, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2012

Comments

Published in 2012 Beef Cattle Report (2012) p. 87-88. Copyright © 2012 The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska.

Abstract

Performance of newly arrived 576 lb steer calves, fed two complete feeds or a control ration was evaluated. Treatment diets were fed for 30 or 31 days and includeda control receiving diet consisting of alfalfa hay, Sweet Bran^® , dry-rolled corn, and supplement or one of two complete feeds: RAMP and Test Starter which contained a high level of Sweet Bran and a minimal amount of forage. RAMP increased ADG when compared with the control diet. Cattle fed Test Starter had similar performance to the control receiving diet.