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Weaning Rations for Beef Steers for Two Rates of Gain

These rations are based on calves receiving an average grass/legume hay that is .28 mcal/lb NEg and 10% crude protein.
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January 14, 2023
Cattle on Feed

Cattle on Feed

The mineral should contain at least 1/3 limestone or calcium equivalent value and can be offered free choice (with intake monitored.) Unless indicated hay is offered free-choice except for the soyhull ration. Calves should be gradually acclimated to the ration over a period of 2 weeks. Values are in pounds per head per day.

Rate of gain/day based on ration

Ration 1
Feed 2.0 lb. gain/day 2.5 lb. gain/day
Soyhulls 100%
Ration 2
Feed 2.0 lb. gain/day 2.5 lb. gain/day
Corn 6.0 7.0
Roasted soybeans 1.0 1.0
Minerals 0.25 0.25
Ration 3
Feed 2.0 lb. gain/day 2.5 lb. gain/day
Corn 3.0 6.0
Soybean meal 0.3 0.3
Roasted soybeans 0.3 1.0
Corn Gluten Feed 0.3 0.3
Minerals 0.25 0.25
Ration 4
Feed 2.0 lb. gain/day 2.5 lb. gain/day
Corn 4.0 4.0
Roasted soybeans 1.0
Corn Gluten Feed 0.3 1.0
Minerals 0.25 0.25
Ration 5
Feed 2.0 lb. gain/day 2.5 lb. gain/day
Corn 4.0 5.0
Soybean meal 0.25 0.25
Roasted soybeans 1.0
Minerals 0.25 0.25

Prepared by Dr. John Comerford, Penn State

Daniel M. Kniffen
Former Assistant Professor of Animal Science
Pennsylvania State University
John W. Comerford
Professor Emeritus of Animal Science
Pennsylvania State University
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