Abstract
Ninety heifer calves were used to compare six rations containing various combinations of milo stover, forage sorghum and alfalfa silages. In the 96-day trial, heifers fed 100% forage sorghum silage outperformed heifers fed 100% milo stover silage. Adding forage sorghum or alfalfa silage to the 100% milo stover silage ration improved rate and efficiency of gain. Observed gains and efficiencies for the 67% milo stover + 33% forage sorghum and for the 33% milo stover + 67% forage sorghum silage rations exceeded predicted gains and efficiencies an average of 10.7% and 11.5%, respectively.
Keywords: Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station), 291, Cattlemen's Day, 1977, Beef, Milo stover, Forage sorghum, Alfalfa silages, Heifers
How to Cite:
Bolsen, K., Riley, J. G. & Grimes, C., (1977) “Milo stover, forage sorghum and alfalfa silages for growing heifers”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(1), 56-59. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2696
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