Abstract
Four lots of growing-finishing cattle were sprinkled when dry bulb temperature exceeded 80 F the summer of 1976 and compared with lots not sprinkled. Sprinkled lots gained significantly (P<.01) more (1.20 kg per day compared with 1.04) (2.64 vs. 2.29 lbs.) than controls. Sprinkling also improved feed efficiency (F/G).
Keywords: Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station), 291, Cattlemen's Day, 1977, Beef, Sprinkling cattle, Feed efficiency, Gain
How to Cite:
Ames, D. & Willms, C., (1977) “Value of sprinkling feedlot cattle during heat”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(1), 76-77. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2705
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