Effect of crude protein levels and metaphylaxis on health, growth, and performance of newly received stocker calves and subsequent feedlot and carcass performance

<p>The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effects of: (1) metaphylactic antibiotic administration (none or Excede on arrival); and (2) receiving diet crude protein levels (17.1 % or 11.9 % CP) on respiratory disease incidence, mortality, and growth performance of beef calves receive...

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Main Author: Braud, Tyler John
Other Authors: Brandi B. Karisch
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: MSSTATE 2015
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Online Access:http://sun.library.msstate.edu/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-04012015-122812/