Abstract
Three alfalfa treatments were evaluated in a steer performance trial: (1) direct-cut and ensiled with dry milo, (2) field-wilted and ensiled, with milo added at feeding and (3) baled, with milo added at feeding. The rations contained 45.4, 50.9 and 48.1 percent milo, respectively. During the 84-day trial, yearling steers made similar gains on the three rations. Direct-cut and ensiled alfalfa produced the most efficient gain; hay the least efficient. Potential beef gain per acre of alfalfa was lowest from baled hay.
Highlights
Three alfalfa treatments were evaluated in a steer performance trial: (1) direct-cut and ensiled with dry milo, (2) field-wilted and ensiled, with milo added at feeding and (3) baled, with milo added at feeding
Potential beef gain per acre of alfalfa was lowest from baled hay
This research report is available in Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: https://newprairiepress.org/kaesrr/vol0/iss1/1367 direct-cut and field-wilted silages produced 16 and 20 percent more gain, respectively, than baled hay
Summary
This research report is available in Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: https://newprairiepress.org/kaesrr/vol0/iss1/1367 direct-cut and field-wilted silages produced 16 and 20 percent more gain, respectively, than baled hay. Volume 0 Issue 1 Cattleman's Day (1993-2014) Influence of alfalfa harvesting and storing methods on steer performance
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