Document Type

Report

Report Number

A.S. Series 71-20

Publication Date

1971

Summary

Urea is a common ingredient in cattle diets. While this nonprotein nitrogren compound is a satisfactory source of supplemental protein in many cattle diets, there are limitations as to levels in the diet and conditions of use. The primary basis for the use of urea as a substitute for conventional high-protein ingredients is the lower cost for protein supplementation.

Number of Pages

6

Type

text

Format

application/pdf

Language

en

Publisher

Department of Animal Science and the Agricultural Experiment Station, South Dakota State University

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