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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1999 A Comparison of Soybean, Canola, Solvent and Expeller Crambe Meal as Protein Sources for Growing and Finishing Feedlot Steers
- The results from a 1999 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to compare soybean, canola, solvent, and expeller crambe meal as protein sources for growing and finishing feedlot steers.
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1998 On-farm Bison Feeding Trials Yield Practical Information
- Evaluating palatability of alternative feeds, compare effects of energy level and grain processing and feed delivery methods for bison bulls fed for meat.
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1998 Improving Livestock Waste Management Practices in North Dakota
- A general update on waste management.
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1998 Field Peas in Diets for Growing Heifers and Backgrounding and Finishing Steer - Progress Report
- A series of trials were conducted to evaluate intake and performance of beef cattle fed peas.
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1998 Field Peas in Creep Feeds for Beef Calves
- This trial looks at using field peas in creep feed as a high protein and high energy feed source.
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1998 Feeding and Finishing Fall Born Calves in North Dakota
- The performance results of fall born calves post weaning.
