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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2007 Factors Influencing Sale Price of North Dakota Calves
- The results from a 2007 experiment about the factors influencing sale price of North Dakota calves.
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2007 Effects of Field Pea Inclusion on Ruminal Fermentation and Digestion in Steers Fed High-concentrate Finishing Diets
- The results from a 2007 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to test the effects of field pea inclusion on ruminal fermentation and digestion in steers fed high-concentrate finishing diets.
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2007 Effects of Feeding Peas at Different Times During Feedlot
- The results from a 2007 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to test the effects of feeding peas at different times during feedlot finishing on steer performance and carcass merit.
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2007 Diverse Diets for Field Peas in Feedlots
- The results from a 2007 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to test diverse diets for field peas in feedlots.
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2007 Dietary Field Pea Effects on Feedlot Performance, Carcass Characteristics and Beef Tenderness in Finishing Beef Steers
- The results from a 2007 experiment about the dietary field pea effects on feedlot performance, carcass characteristics, and beef tenderness in finishing beef steers.
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2007 Combining Barley Malt Sprouts with Dried Distillers Grains Using Steam Pelleting
- The results from a 2007 experiment about combining barley malt sprouts with dried distillers grains using steam pelleting.
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2007 Adding Value and Marketability to North Dakota Feeds and Co-products
- The results from a 2007 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to test adding value and marketability to North Dakota feeds and co-products.
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2006 The Feeding Value of Field Peas
- The results from a 2006 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to test the feeding value of field peas.
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2006 Survey of Cattle Backgrounding and Finishing Feedlots in North Dakota
- The results from a 2006 survey about cattle backgrounding and finishing feedlots.
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2006 Profitable Calf Backgrounding Integrating Annual Forage Crops
- The results from a 2006 experiment about profitable calf backgrounding integrating annual forage crops.
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2006 Performance and Carcass Quality of Finishing Beef with Natural Feeding Practices
- The results from a 2006 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to test the performance and carcass quality of finishing beef with natural feeding practices.
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2006 Feedlot Performance and Carcass Traits of Steers Fed "Rawson" Two-Rowed Barley versus Six-Rowed Barley and Corn
- The results from a 2006 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to test feedlot performance and carcass traits of steers fed "Rawson" two-rowed barley vs. six-rowed barley and corn.
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2006 Effects of Bedding Feedlot Cattle During the Winter on Performance, Carcass Quality, and Nutrients in Manure
- The results from a 2006 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to test the effects of bedding feedlot cattle during the winter on performance, carcass quality, and nutrients in manure.
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2006 Effect of Field Peas, Chickpeas, and Lentils on Rumen Fermentation, Digestion, and Microbial Protein Synthesis in Receiving Diets for Beef Cattle
- The results from a 2006 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to test the effect of field peas, chickpeas, and lentils on rumen fermentation, digestion, and microbial protein synthesis in receiving diets for beef cattle.
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2006 Effect of Field Pea Level in Feedlot Finishing Diets on Animal Performance, Carcass Traits, Tenderness, and Taste Panel Response
- The results from a 2006 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to test the effect of field pea level in feedlot finishing diets on animal performance, carcass traits, tenderness, and taste panel response.
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2006 Effect of Corn Density on Growing Steer Intake and Performance
- The results from a 2006 experiment about the effect of corn density on growing steer intake and performance.
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2006 Effect of Corn Density on Finishing-steer Intake, Performance, and Carcass Characteristics
- The results from a 2006 experiment about the effects of corn density on finishing-steer intake, performance, and carcass characteristics.
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2006 Economics and Production Factors Associated with Backgrounding Beef Calves in East-Central North Dakota
- A report from 2006 from the Carrington Area Farm Business Management Program about the economics and production factors associated with backgrounding beef calves in east-central North Dakota.
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2006 Beef Feedlot Manure Composting Demonstration Project
- The results from a 2006 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to demonstrate beef feedlot manure composting.
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2005 Soybean Hulls in Receiving Diets: The Value of Digestible Fiber
- The results from a 2005 experiment at the Carrington Research Extension Center to test soybean hulls in receiving diets: the value of digestible fiber.
