Effect of Timed Interval Frequent Feeding of Predominantly Corn Silage Rations to Beef Steers

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Abstract
Eighty Hereford steer calves were used in 2 feeding trials (40 steers in each trial) and 4 steers in a reversal design metabolism trial to compare the effect of automatic frequent feeding (6 times per day) with hand feeding, twice daily, of predominantly corn silage diets to beef cattle. Although feeding trial 1 and first phase of trial 1 were similar (growing ration), trial II also had a 2nd phase in which calves received a finishing type ration. In both feeding trials and on the 2 ratios of concentrate to roughage tested, no significant differences in the rate of grain were obtained between the 2 treatments. Although daily feed intake was not restricted, both treatments consumed practically the same amounts. Results indicate no significant difference between the 2 treatments when comparing the digestibility of the various ration components.

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