Abstract
Native bluestem pastures were grazed from May 8 to July 18, 1984 by steers with an average beginning weight of 553 lb, at stocking rates of 1.7, 1.5, and 1.25 acres per steer. Gains per acre were higher (P<.01) with increased stocking rate (97, 111, 132 lb/acre). Daily gains were similar for the three stocking rates (2.34, 2.35, 2.36 lb/day). Daily supplementation with about 1.5 lb sorghum grain plus Rumensin® per head significantly increased gains.
Keywords: Cattlemen's Day, 1985, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 85-319-S, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 470, Beef, Stocking rate, Steers, Bluestem
How to Cite:
Smith, E., Riley, J. G., Owensby, C. E., Schalles, R. & Graber, R. W., (1985) “Stocking rate and supplementation of steers grazing bluestem pasture in early summer”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(1), 5-7. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2444
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