Rumensin benefits new feedlot calves

Addis, D; Adams, C

Rumensin benefits new feedlot calves

Authors

Donald G. Addis
Carol L. Adams

Authors Affiliations

Donald G. Addis is Area Farm Advisor, Cooperative Extension, Riverside; Carol L. Adams is Senior Statistician, Cooperative Extenston, Riverside.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 32(7):14-15. DOI:10.3733/ca.v032n07p14. July 1978.

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Abstract

A method is discussed for adding Rumensin t o a 72-percent-concentrate receiving ration for newly arrived feedlot replacement calves, without adversely affecting feed consumption, body weight gain, or animal health.

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