Application of Ionophores in Cattle Diets

Beef cattle producers should consider using ionophores to increase calf gain and gain efficiency in a cost-effective manner. Ionophores are feed additives used in cattle diets to increase feed efficiency and body weight gain. They are compounds that alter rumen fermentation patterns. Ionophores can...

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Main Authors: Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2012-12-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/120347