Grazing Supplementation and Subsequent Feedlot Sorting of Yearling Cattle

Authors

Kelsey M. Rolfe, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
William A. Griffin, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Terry J. Klopfenstein Klopfenstein, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Darrell R. Mark, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Galen E. Erickson, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Dennis E. Bauer, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2012

Comments

Published in 2012 Beef Cattle Report (2012) p. 112-114. Copyright © 2012 The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska.

Abstract

Steers fed (0.6% BW) modified distillers grains plus solubles on the ground had increased ADG and BW at the end of summer grazing and were more profitable. Supplemented steers were fed 24 fewer days to reach feedlot harvest goal, had greater LM area, and lower marbling. Steers sorted on feedlot entry BW had increased HCW, marbling, and YG, but percentage overweight carcasses and profitability were similar. Steers supplemented during summer grazing had $11.80/ animal greater overall profit.