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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2011 Effect of Hull-less Barley in Finishing Diets on Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Feedlot Cattle
- A study to look at hull-less barley as an effective feed source.
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2011 Effect of Field Pea and Pea Components on Feelot Performance, Carcass Traits, and Consumer Response to Multiple Muscles in Beef
- A study to evaluate the differences in animal performance based on the different components of field pea.
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2011 Eastern Dakota Cattle Feedout Project VI: Discovering Value in North Dakota Calves
- A project to discover the actual value of spring-born beef steers calves, provide comparisons between herds, and benchmark feeding and carcass performance.
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2011 Discovering Value in North Dakota Calves; The Dakota Feeder Calf Show Feedout Project X
- A study to explore the value of calves by measuring feedlot performance and carcass characteristics.
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2011 Comparison of Beef Cattle Management Systems: Pasture versus Drylot Year 2
- A study to compare the efficiency and economics of each production system.
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2010 Targeting the North Dakota Natural Beef Market: Impacts on Early Calf Growth and Performance
- The results from a 2010 experiment by North Dakota State University to test the impacts on early calf growth and performance. This trial was held at Carrington and Hettinger.
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2010 North Dakota Verified Livestock; a Marketing Tool for Beef Exports
- A report from 2010 about North Dakota Verified Livestock; a marketing tool for beef exports.
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2010 Interaction of Corn Processing and Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles on Health and Performance of Steers
- The results from a 2010 experiment to test the interaction of corn processing and distillers dried grains with solubles on health and performance of steers.
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2010 Evaluation of Low-input Growing and Finishing Options for Cattle Producers - Year 1
- The results from a 2010 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to evaluate low input growing and finishing options for cattle producers.
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2010 Effects of Increasing Levels of Distillers Grains in Barley-based Diets on Growing and Finishing Feedlot Performance, Carcass Traits, and Nutrients in Manure
- The results from a 2010 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to test the effects of increasing levels of distillers grains in barley-based diets on growing and finishing feedlot performance, carcass traits, and nutrients in manure.
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2010 Effects of Glycerol Supplementation on Dry Matter Intake, Rate and Site of Digestion, and Ruminal Fermentation in Cannulated Steers Fed Finishing Diets
- The results from a 2010 experiment to test the effects of glycerol supplementation on dry matter intake, rate and site of digestion, and ruminal fermentation in cannulated steers fed finishing diets.
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2010 Eastern Dakota Cattle Feedout Project VI: Discovering Value in North Dakota Calves
- A project to discover the actual value of spring-born beef steer calves, provide comparisons between herds, and benchmark feeding and carcass performance.
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2010 Discovering Value in North Dakota Calves: The Dakota Feeder Calf Show Feedout Project IX
- A study to measure feedlot performance and carcass characteristics.
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2009 Observations on the Palatability of an Inorganic Salt Product for Mitigation of High Sulfur Levels in Feedlot Diets
- The results from a 2009 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to test the palatability of an inorganic salt product for mitigation of high sulfur levels in feedlot diets.
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2009 Influence of Thiamin Supplementation on Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Concentrations in Ruminants Fed High-Sulfur Diets
- The results from a 2009 experiment at the Hettinger Research Extension Center to test the influence of thiamin supplementation on hydrogen sulfide gas concentrations in ruminants fed high-sulfur diets.
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2009 Growth and Feedlot Performance of Steer Calves Born From Beef Cows Supplemented with Linseed Meal During Late Gestation
- The results from a 2009 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to test growth and feedlot performance of steer calves born from beef cows supplemented with linseed meal during late gestation.
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2009 Feedlot Schools Are Educational Opportunity for New or Experienced North Dakota Cattle Feeders
- A report on how feedlot schools are educational opportunity for new or experienced cattle feeders.
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2009 Effect of Glycerol Level in Feedlot Diets on Animal Performance and Carcass Traits
- These trials were designed to study the effects of glycerol in receiving and finishing rations on animal performance.
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2009 Effect of Distillers Grains on Natural vs. Conventional Supplements and Production Methods on Feedlot Performance, and Carcass Characteristics
- The results from a 2009 experiment by North Dakota State University to test the effects of distillers grains on natural vs. conventional supplements and production methods on feedlot perforamance and carcass characteristics. The trial was held at Carrington and Hettinger.
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2009 Eastern Dakota Cattle Feedout Project V: Discovering Value in North Dakota Calves
- The project was developed to discover the actual value of spring-born beef steer calves, provide comparisons between herds, and benchmark feeding and carcass performance.
