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View Lesson 13 (PDF file). Individual sections can be accessed below.
Intended Outcomes
The participants will
- Develop a general understanding of nitrogen (N)(protein) and phosphorus (P) metabolism in feedlot cattle.
- Learn the recommended N and P requirements for feedlot cattle to minimize overfeeding of these nutrients.
- Develop an understanding of potential dietary strategies that will maintain or maximize animal performance and minimize total nutrient excretion.
Contents
- Introduction
- Nitrogen and P Excretion in Feedlot Cattle and its Fate
- Nitrogen and P Use by Feedlot Cattle
- Dietary Management Strategies that Reduce N and P Excretion in Feedlot Cattle
- APPENDIX A
Activities
Participants will:
- Calculate late the amount of N and P excreted by feedlot cattle.
- Evaluate the effects of ration formulation changes on N and P excretion..
Authors: Galen Erickson and Todd Milton
