{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Influence of long-term supplementation of a formulated botanical blend on growth performance and carcass traits in feedlot steers.
{Author}: Ribeiro TLM;Francis BBG;DeHaan ER;Ross CR;Delver JJ;Francis FL;Heldt JS;Wall EH;Rusche WC;Smith ZK;
{Journal}: Anim Biosci
{Volume}: 0
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 Jun 25
暂无{DOI}: 10.5713/ab.24.0125
{Abstract}: <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>The objective of this study was to determine if a formulated blend of capsicum oleoresin, clove essential oil, and garlic essential oil (Fytera® Advance - Selko® USA, Indianapolis IN; CCG) influences measures of cattle growth, efficiency, or carcass traits, during the finishing phase in steers fed a concentrate-based diet.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Charolais × Angus steers (n = 96; initial shrunk BW = 391± 34.0 kg) were used in a 144-d (16 February 2023 to 9 July 2023) finishing feedlot experiment in Brookings, SD. Steers were individually weighed and allotted to one of 14 pens (6 to 7 steers; 7 pens/treatment) in a randomized complete block design and randomly assigned to 1 of 2 treatments: control diet without the test product (CON) or a diet including CCG at 500 mg/steer daily (CCG). Steers were fed twice daily, and bunks were managed according to a slick bunk system.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>There were no differences (P ≥ 0.10) in any growth performance outcomes from d 1 to 35, 36 to 70, or 71 to 98. From d 99 to 144 steers from CCG tended to have 5% greater ADG (P = 0.09) and 8% improved G:F (P = 0.01). No differences (P ≥ 0.15) were noted for cumulative growth performance measures. No differences were noted for any carcass measurements or categorical carcass outcomes, nor lung or liver health outcomes (P ≥ 0.15).<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>The use of CCG had no influence on cumulative growth performance responses. However, the use of CCG improved G:F during the late feeding period.