Influence of Pre-Collection Diet and Preparation Technique on Nutrient Composition of Masticate Samples

Authors

Jacqueline Musgrave, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Kari L. Gillespie, University of Nebraska–LincolnFollow
Stephanie K. Moore Moore, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Leslie Aaron Stalker, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Terry Klopfenstein, Universitiy of Nebraska--LincolnFollow
Cody J. Schneider, Universitiy of Nebraska--Lincoln
Jana L. Harding, Universitiy of Nebraska--LincolnFollow
Brandon L. Nuttelman, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2013

Citation

Published in 2013 Nebraska Beef Cattle Report.

Comments

Copyright © 2013 The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Abstract

Squeezing masticate samples to remove excess saliva skews forage nutrient composition of high quality, vegetative grass. Lower quality grass or harvested hay is less affected. Mastica­tion increases ash content. Pre-collection diet of fistulated animals has no effect on nutrient content of the masticate.