Comparison of Growth and Feed Efficiency of Steers Fed Barley and Triticale Diets

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Canadian Journal of Animal Science

Volume

74

Issue

1

Publisher

Agricultural Institute of Canada (AIC)

Publication Date

3-1994

First Page

159

Last Page

161

Abstract

Steers fed triticale adapted to the diet more slowly than those fed barley, resulting in reduced overall feed intake (9.4 vs. 10.5 kg d−1, P = 0.08) and average daily gain (ADG) (1.3 vs. 1.5 kg d−1, P = 0.08). No difference was detected in feed:gain ratio (7.1 vs. 6.8, P = 0.65). The reduced ADG in the triticale-fed steers may be due to reduced feed intake and the longer time required to adapt.

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Can. J. Anim. Sci. 74:159-161

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