Document Type
Report
Report Number
A.S. Series 76-14
Publication Date
1976
Summary
Hay fed to appetite along with 5 to 6 lb. of grain is a common ration for growing calves for herd replacements or later feedlot finishing. Feeding could be simplified and costs reduced by feeding grain in the whole form. Studies with corn have often shown some improvement in weight gain and feed efficiency from processing the grain for cattle where the roughage level exceeds about 20% of the dry ration. Sorghum grain, wheat and barley appear to benefit more from processing than does corn grain.
Number of Pages
4
Type
text
Format
application/pdf
Language
en
Publisher
Department of Animal Science, Agricultural Experiment Station, South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Embry, L. B. and Overbay, D. E., "Processing of Oats in Limited Grain Rations for Wintering Calves" (1976). South Dakota Cattle Feeders Field Day Proceedings and Research Reports, 1976. 4.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/sd_cattlefeed_1976/4