Abstract

Long-hauled calves averaging 293 lb were allotted to groups fed with or without protected lysine-methionine (Smartamine ML®). Protected lysine-methionin e did not improve ADG in the first 28 days but did improve ADG from 29 to 56 days. It also reduced morbidity (16.1 vs 34.2%) from day 29 to 56. Based on this research, the response of long-hauled calves to protected lysine-methionine in the diet appears to occur after they have recovered from the stress of shipment.

Keywords: Cattlemen's Day, 1994, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 94-373-S, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 704, Beef, Lysine, Methionine, Protected amino acids, Stocker calves

How to Cite:

Brazle, F. & Stokka, G. L., (1994) “The effect of protected lysine-methionine on gain and health of newly arrived calves”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(1), 49-50. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2056