Comparison of Amaferm (Aspergillus oryzae culture) and Monensin Using a Starter Ration on Weanling Calves
| Lead Author | Thome |
|---|---|
| Reference | Thome, D.D., J.M. Roberts, F.W. Fox, J.W. Algeo. 1987. "Comparison of Amaferm (Aspergillus oryzae culture) and Monensin Using a Starter Ration on Weanling Calves". J. Anim. Sci. (Suppl 1.) 516. |
| Literature Type | Abstract |
| Product | AMAFERM |
| Location | California |
Trial A
| Year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Summary | Amaferm resulted in a slight trend toward improved average daily gain and feed efficiency in starter rations to feedlot calves, however, the differences were not significant. |
| Dose | 1.9 g/h/d |
| Species | Beef |
| Focus(es) | ADG, Feed Efficiency |
| Forage | 50% |
| Concentrate | 50% |
| Performance Measures | |
ADG
1.51kg
Control
1.53kg
Amaferm
F:G
5.39
Control
5.28
Amaferm
Supplemental Documents
20.1
Thome
Abstract
| Lead Author | Thome |
|---|---|
| Reference | Thome, D.D., J.M. Roberts, F.W. Fox, J.W. Algeo. 1987. "Comparison of Amaferm (Aspergillus oryzae culture) and Monensin Using a Starter Ration on Weanling Calves". J. Anim. Sci. (Suppl 1.) 516. |
| Literature Type | Abstract |
| Year | 1987 |
| Summary |
20.2
Behrens
Final Report
| Lead Author | Behrens |
|---|---|
| Reference | Behrens, W.C. Starter Ration for Weaner Calves Comparing Amaferm and Monensin. 1986. Cal Poly State University. |
| Literature Type | Final Report |
| Year | 1986 |
| Summary |