Abstract

Seventy-two yearling crossbred steers were used in an individual feeding trial to evaluate the effects of adding a molasses-fat blend (Synergy® 19/14; Cargill Molasses Liquid Products) to diets at 6 or 12% (dry basis) on growth performance, carcass traits, and feed intake behavior. Dry-rolled corn was processed to a mean geometric particle size of either 2,000 or 3,800 microns. Adding the liquid supplement at 6% to the coarse-rolled finishing ration improved gain (P<.1) and feed efficiency (P<.1). Incorporation of Synergy 19/14 into feedlot rations may help reduce fluctuations in feed intake.

Keywords: Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 97-309-S, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 804, Cattlemen's Day, 1998, Beef, Molasses, Fat, Steers, Finishing, Carcasses

How to Cite:

Flake, A., Kuhl, G. L. & Drouillard, J. S., (1998) “Molasses-fat blend as an energy source and conditioning agent in feedlot diets”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(1), 79-82. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.1914