Abstract

Two trials were conducted to determine the optimum conditions for processing whole soybeans for young calves. In the first trial, laboratory procedures and a nitrogen balance study were used. This information was used to design the second trial in which raw and processed soybeans were evaluated in an 8-wk growth trial using 96 Holstein day-old calves. Starters contained soybean meal (SBM), SBM with added fat, raw soybeans, or soybeans processed at 280, 340, or 375°F in a California Pellet Mill Jet-Sploder. Calves fed the starters containing soybeans processed at 340 consumed more feed, gained faster, had lower fecal scores (less scours), and less mortality.; Dairy Day, 1984, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1984;

Keywords: Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 85-116-S, Report of progress (Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station), 460, Dairy, Temperature, Soybeans, Growth rate, Feed consumption

How to Cite:

Abdelgadir, I., Morrill, J., Stutts, J. & Morrill, B., (1984) “Effect of processing temperature on utilization of whole soybeans by young calves”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(2), 19-21. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.3083