Browsing OSU Dissertations by Subject "feedlot"
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Comparisons of technologies in beef production systems
(2014-05)Beef steers (n = 180; initial BW = 250 � 19 kg) were randomized to one of two treatments in the pasture phase. Steers were implanted with 40 mg of TBA, 8 mg estradiol, and 29 mg tylosin tartrate (Conventional; CONV-Z) or ... -
Economic thresholds of Wheat streak mosaic, feedlot cost of gain prediction, and joint adoption of cow-calf production practices
(2019-05)Wheat streak mosaic (WSM), caused by Wheat streak mosaic virus, which is transmitted by the wheat curl mite (Aceria tosichella Keifer), is the most widespread and economically important virus disease affecting winter wheat ... -
Management of newly received feedlot cattle and the effects of bovine respiratory disease on feedlot performance and carcass attributes
(2009-07)The effects of serum haptoglobin (Hp) concentration on growing phase performance and Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) morbidity and mortality was evaluated using 337 heifer calves (initial BW = 241.3). Heifers were allocated ... -
Nutritional and management strategies for high-risk beef calves during the receiving period
(2021-07)Crossbred beef steers (n = 605; initial BW = 255 +/- 8.3 kg) were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 treatments upon arrival to the feedlot. Steers were either administered metaphylactic antimicrobial treatment at arrival (MET) ...