Bedding Application to Feedlot Steers: Influence on Growth Performance, Estimated Maintenance Coefficient, Carcass Characteristics, and Circulating Metabolites in Beef Steers
Two randomized complete block design experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of bedding use in confined beef steers. Experiment 1 used Simmental × Angus steers (<i>n</i> = 240; initial body weight (BW) = 365 ± 22.5 kg). Experiment 2 used newly weaned Charolais × Red Angus steer...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-09-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/10/1766 |