Effects of Maternal Supplementation with an Injectable Trace Mineral Containing Copper, Manganese, Zinc, and Selenium on Subsequent Steer Finishing Phase Performance and Carcass Characteristics
The objective of this study was to investigate effects of maternal supplementation with an injectable trace mineral (Cu, Mn, Zn, and Se) on subsequent steer performance during the finishing phase. Seventy-six Angus cross steers (initial body weight 249 ± 41.5 kg) from dams administered either an inj...
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| description | The objective of this study was to investigate effects of maternal supplementation with an injectable trace mineral (Cu, Mn, Zn, and Se) on subsequent steer performance during the finishing phase. Seventy-six Angus cross steers (initial body weight 249 ± 41.5 kg) from dams administered either an injectable trace mineral (TM; Multimin 90) or sterilized physiological saline (CON) during prepartum stage were used. Individual feed intake during the finishing phase were recorded with GrowSafe feed bunks. Blood and liver biopsy samples were collected to evaluate trace mineral status. Steers were slaughtered at 413 ± 26 days of age and carcass data were obtained at a commercial abattoir. Growth performance or mineral status of the steers during the finishing phase was not affected (<i>p</i> ≥ 0.14) by maternal treatments. Carcass characteristics were not different (<i>p</i> ≥ 0.18), except steers from TM dams had greater (<i>p</i> = 0.05) percentage of carcasses graded as Choice or greater. In conclusion, maternal supplementation of an injectable trace mineral increased the percentage of carcasses graded as Choice or greater, other than that, maternal supplementation had limited influence on finishing phase growth performance, trace mineral status, or carcass characteristics of the subsequent steer progeny. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2b0616691b76484aa48a571852824e5a2023-11-20T22:36:58ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152020-11-011012222610.3390/ani10122226Effects of Maternal Supplementation with an Injectable Trace Mineral Containing Copper, Manganese, Zinc, and Selenium on Subsequent Steer Finishing Phase Performance and Carcass CharacteristicsTaoqi Shao0Rebecca S. Brattain1Daniel W. Shike2Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801, USADepartment of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801, USADepartment of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801, USAThe objective of this study was to investigate effects of maternal supplementation with an injectable trace mineral (Cu, Mn, Zn, and Se) on subsequent steer performance during the finishing phase. Seventy-six Angus cross steers (initial body weight 249 ± 41.5 kg) from dams administered either an injectable trace mineral (TM; Multimin 90) or sterilized physiological saline (CON) during prepartum stage were used. Individual feed intake during the finishing phase were recorded with GrowSafe feed bunks. Blood and liver biopsy samples were collected to evaluate trace mineral status. Steers were slaughtered at 413 ± 26 days of age and carcass data were obtained at a commercial abattoir. Growth performance or mineral status of the steers during the finishing phase was not affected (<i>p</i> ≥ 0.14) by maternal treatments. Carcass characteristics were not different (<i>p</i> ≥ 0.18), except steers from TM dams had greater (<i>p</i> = 0.05) percentage of carcasses graded as Choice or greater. In conclusion, maternal supplementation of an injectable trace mineral increased the percentage of carcasses graded as Choice or greater, other than that, maternal supplementation had limited influence on finishing phase growth performance, trace mineral status, or carcass characteristics of the subsequent steer progeny.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/12/2226beef cattlefinishing performancematernal supplementationtrace minerals |
| spellingShingle | Taoqi Shao Rebecca S. Brattain Daniel W. Shike Effects of Maternal Supplementation with an Injectable Trace Mineral Containing Copper, Manganese, Zinc, and Selenium on Subsequent Steer Finishing Phase Performance and Carcass Characteristics Animals beef cattle finishing performance maternal supplementation trace minerals |
| title | Effects of Maternal Supplementation with an Injectable Trace Mineral Containing Copper, Manganese, Zinc, and Selenium on Subsequent Steer Finishing Phase Performance and Carcass Characteristics |
| title_full | Effects of Maternal Supplementation with an Injectable Trace Mineral Containing Copper, Manganese, Zinc, and Selenium on Subsequent Steer Finishing Phase Performance and Carcass Characteristics |
| title_fullStr | Effects of Maternal Supplementation with an Injectable Trace Mineral Containing Copper, Manganese, Zinc, and Selenium on Subsequent Steer Finishing Phase Performance and Carcass Characteristics |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of Maternal Supplementation with an Injectable Trace Mineral Containing Copper, Manganese, Zinc, and Selenium on Subsequent Steer Finishing Phase Performance and Carcass Characteristics |
| title_short | Effects of Maternal Supplementation with an Injectable Trace Mineral Containing Copper, Manganese, Zinc, and Selenium on Subsequent Steer Finishing Phase Performance and Carcass Characteristics |
| title_sort | effects of maternal supplementation with an injectable trace mineral containing copper manganese zinc and selenium on subsequent steer finishing phase performance and carcass characteristics |
| topic | beef cattle finishing performance maternal supplementation trace minerals |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/12/2226 |
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