Relative feeding value of three forage-based diets for Holstein heifers

Feeding value of dried lime pulp in broiler diets

Ensiling characteristics of wet distillers grains mixed with soybean hulls and evaluation of the feeding value for growing Holstein heifers.

Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the fermentation characteristics of ensiled wet corn distillers grains with solubles (WDG) alone or mixed with soybean hulls (SH) and the ability of the mixture to maintain growth performance in dairy heifers. The first experiment was an ensiling study using laboratory silos. Ensiled blends were 100% WDG, 85% WDG with 15% SH, and 70% WDG with 30% SH on...

Feeding value of field pea as a protein source in forage-based diets fed to beef cattle.

Three studies were conducted to evaluate the feasibility of field peas as a protein source in diets for beef cattle. In the first study, 4 cultivars of field pea were incubated in situ to determine rate and extent of CP disappearance. Results indicate that field pea cultivars vary in CP content (22.6, 26.1, 22.6, and 19.4%, DM basis for Profi, Arvika, Carneval, and Trapper, respectively). Solub...

Fodder value of three browse forage species for growing goats

Abbreviations: ADF, acid detergent fibre; ADG, average daily gain; CP, crude protein; CT, condensed tannins; DCP, digestible crude prot digestible energy; DM, dry matter; DOM, digestible organic matter; FCR, feed conversion ratio; LW, live weight; ME, metabolizable energ microbial protein synthesis; NDF, neutral detergent fibre; OM, organic matter; OMDR, organic matter digested in the rumen; VF...

Effect of physical form of forage on performance, feeding behavior, and digestibility of Holstein calves.

The physical form of forage may influence rumen development and, consequently, the body weight gain, dry matter (DM) consumption, digestibility, and welfare of dairy calves. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of 2 different physical forms of forage on performance, apparent digestibility, and feeding behavior of young calves. Twenty Holstein male calves (46.8 ± 1.2 kg) were ...