Monensin supplementation increases weight gain in stocker steers, but higher doses reduce essential mineral intake
Monensin is known to improve feed efficiency in cattle. At higher doses, however, monensin reduces the palatability of mineral supplements, which may reduce consumption of essential minerals such as selenium. The main objective of this study was to compare weight gain, while evaluating the impact on...
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Main Authors: | Gabriele Maier, Tanapon Sukkankah, Josh Davy, Larry Forero, Berit Bangoura, Matthew Torcal, Sharif Aly |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
2024-08-01
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Series: | California Agriculture |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3733/001c.122394 |
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