Effects of Feeding Citrus Pulp Supplements on the Performance of Calves in a Preconditioning Program
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Dehydrated citrus pulp and citrus pulp-protein supplements were evaluated as potential supplements for a preconditioning program. The supplements compared were no supplement, citrus pulp alone, citrus pulp with urea, and citrus pulp with added UIP. Supplemented cattle produced greater gains than unsupplemented cattle. Citrus pulp with added UIP produced the greatest ADG (0.95 lb/hd/d) whereas citrus pulp with added urea produced the lowest ADG (0.53 lb/hd/d). An economic evaluation of the costs associated with preconditioning using citrus pulp based supplements was conducted. Citrus pulp with added UIP was the most economical and citrus pulp with added urea was the least economical, of the supplements fed. Although BW gains were low to moderate and profit was minimal, citrus pulp shows potential as a supplement for preconditioning calves in Florida.
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