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PhilipSeeMore

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on: Jul 21, 2018

Why is it important for younger cattle to have more protein in the ration than older cattle when being
  fattened?


 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Why is wheat in grain mixtures kept to a maximum of 50 percent?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The younger cattle are still developing muscle tissue, which requires more protein.

Answer to Question 2

Wheat at higher amounts tends to decrease feed intake and increase digestive problems and liver
abscesses.



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Reply 2 on: Jul 21, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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