Feedlot Research
Growing and finishing studies evaluate the usefulness of the many feeds available in North Dakota. Management practices for feeding “natural” calves are being evaluated. Feedlot performance, carcass traits, and taste panel studies are compared. Feedlot research includes management and husbandry of calves, mitigation of winter weather stress, facilities development for working animals, stabilizing pen surfaces and water fountain styles. Feeder cattle for feedlot studies are raised on the Research Center, procured from area ranches, purchased from area sale barns, or secured from other Research Centers. Many research studies are conducted in collaboration with scientists on campus, and at other Research Centers.
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2005 Offal Disposal Methods in North Dakota Meat Processing Plants: Results From a Survey of Meat Processors in North Dakota
- The results from a 2005 survey about offal disposal methods in North Dakota meat processing plants given to meat processors in North Dakota.
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2005 Identifying Preferred Locations for Livestock Feeding Facilities with Geospatial Technology
- A report from 2005 from the Carrington Research Extension Center to identify preferred locations for livestock feeding facilities with geospatial technology.
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2005 Effects of Roasting on Ammonia-N Release of Field Peas
- The results from a 2005 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to test the effects of roasting on ammonia-N release of field peas.
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2005 Effects of Processing Field Peas on Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Feedlot Heifers
- The results from a 2005 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to test the effects of processing field peas on performance and carcass characteristics of feedlot heifers.
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2005 Effects of Immature High-moisture Corn vs. Dry-rolled Corn in Feedlot Diets
- The results from a 2005 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to test the effects of immature high-moisture corn vs. dry-rolled corn in feedlot diets.
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2005 Effects of Bedding Type on Animal Performance, Manure Nitrogen Retention, and Composting Efficiency
- The results from a 2005 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to test the effects of bedding type on animal performance, manure nitrogen retention, and composting efficiency.
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2005 Effects of Bedding Material on Performance and Carcass Traits of Steers Fed During the Winter in North Dakota
- The results from a 2005 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to test the effects of bedding material on performance and carcass traits of steers fed during the winter in North Dakota.
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2005 Effects of Barley Processing for Backgrounding Diets on Performance in Beef Steers
- The results from a 2005 experiment about the effects of barley processing for backgrounding diets on performance in beef steers.
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2005 Effect of Rumen-degradable and Undegradable Protein Sources in Barley-based Growing and Finishing Feedlot Diets
- The results from a 2005 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to test the effect of rumen-degradable and undegradable protein sources in barley-based growing and finishing feedlot diets.
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2005 Discovering Value in North Dakota Calves; The Dakota Feeder Calf Show Feedout Project IV
- Producers are looking to identify superior genetics in their cattle.
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2004 Evaluation of Performance and Carcass Quality of Finishing Beef with Natural Feeding Practices in North Dakota
- A study comparing performance, carcass quality, and economics of steers fed conventional vs. natural diet regimens with three different grain levels in the natural treatments.
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2004 Effects of Bedding on Winter Performance of Feedlot Cattle and Nutrient Conservation in Composted Manure
- How bedding can affect your cattle and nutrients in the compost.
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2004 Effect of Processing Flax in Feedlot Diets on Beef Heifer Performance, Carcass Composition, and Trained Sensory Panel Evaluations
- The results from a 2004 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to test the effect of processing flax in feedlot diets on beef heifer performance, carcass composition, and trained sensory panel evaluations.
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2004 Discovering Value in North Dakota Calves: The Dakota Feeder Calf Show Feedout Project
- A project to provide cattle producers with an understanding of cattle genetics and cattle feeding in North Dakota.
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2003 Field Peas and/or Barley in Receiving Diets for Beef Calves
- The results from a 2003 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to test field peas and/or barley in receiving diets for beef calves.
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2003 Effects of Fly Ash Stabilized Soils in Livestock Pens on Animal Performance
- A trial to see how soils stabilized with fly ash affect animal performance.
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2003 Effects of Bedding on Feedlot Performance, Carcass Quality, and Net Return of Steers Fed During the Winter in North Dakota
- A trial to look at how bedding effects steers.
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2003 Discovering Value in North Dakota Calves - The Dakota Feeder Calf Show Feedout Project
- A project to discover the value of spring-born beef steer calves.
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2002 Field Peas and/or Barley in Receiving Diets for Beef Calves
- The results from a 2002 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to test field peas and/or barley in receiving diets for beef calves.
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2002 Effects of Bedding During the Winter on Performance of Growing Heifers and Finishing Steers and Impact of Straw on Nutrients in Manure
- A trial looking at how bedding during the winter affects cattle production.
