Document Type
Report
Report Number
A.S. Series 78-19
Publication Date
1978
Summary
The entire aspen tree (except roots) fiber was used successfully as a major component of wintering rations for pregnant stock cows. It was necessary to correct aspen for deficiencies in protein, phosphorus and vitamin A. The stock cows were only in fair to good condition going into the winter feeding period, and their condition remained fairly constant for all feeding groups with normal or below normal animal death losses. Normal, healthy calves were produced in all feeding groups as indicated by birth and weaning weights. Conception was not affected by feed type, although more open cows were present in the hay-fed group.
Number of Pages
6
Type
text
Format
application/pdf
Language
en
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
Copyright © 1978 South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Kamstra, L. D.; Singh, M.; Minyard, J. A.; and Moore, D. E., "Winter Feeding of Pregnant Stock Cows Utilizing Aspen Tree Fiber" (1978). South Dakota Cow-Calf Field Day Proceedings, 1978. 5.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/sd_cow-calf_1978/5