Finishing Yearling Heifers Using Self- Fed Dried Distillers Grains on Pasture

Authors

Jared M. Mracek, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Jason M. Warner, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Bradley R. Wetovick Wetovick, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Dennis E. Bauer, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Twig T. Marston, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Jim C. MacDonald, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Jerry D. Volesky, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Richard J. Rasby, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2016

Citation

2016 Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Comments

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Abstract

A 2- yr study compared a traditional system of grazing yearlings followed by a grain- based drylot finishing program to a system using a self- fed dried distillers grain supplement during a spring/summer/fall pasture grazing season. Th e self- fed (SF) heifers had greater ADG and ending BW on pasture but the traditionally managed heifers had greater final BW and HCW. At harvest, SF heifers had greater 12th rib back fat. When data were adjusted to a common empty body fat, carcass weight and marbling score were greater for traditionally managed heifers.