Commercial Study Summary Orego-Stim® Supports Improved Growth Performance of Beef Cattle
SUMMARY
- Profitable beef production relies on achieving good growth rates and efficient feed conversion.
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This study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of Orego-Stim® Powder (OSP) on the growth performance of Aberdeen Angus cross beef cattle fed a forage-based ration.
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The addition of OSP to feed improved growth rates, resulting in a return on investment of 2.5:1.
COMMERCIAL STUDY DESIGN
A commercial study was undertaken in the UK during winter 2021/2022, to evaluate the effect of Orego-Stim® Powder (OSP) on the performance of growing Aberdeen Angus cross beef cattle fed a forage-based (grass silage and maize silage) ration. A total of 140 housed cattle aged 260 to 280 days were split into two groups, with two pens per treatment. The control group were fed a basal total mixed ration (TMR) and the OSP group were fed a TMR with OSP included to provide 3g/head/day. Cattle were weighed every 4 to 6 weeks throughout the 4.5 month study period.
RESULTS
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A 5% improvement in daily liveweight gain (p<0.05) (Fig. 1).
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An additional 4.5kg of total liveweight gain throughout the study period (Fig. 2).
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No notable health issues.
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More profitable beef production, with a return on investment of 2.5:1.
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Potential for higher throughput of cattle, and an extra £55,000 in revenue.
This study demonstrated that Orego-Stim® may be included in forage-based beef rations to support improved growth performance and overall farm profitability.
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Disclaimer: No guarantee of performance is given. All economic benefits claimed in this document were correct at the time of publication.
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