Beef Fest Names Winners In Feedlot, Carcass Contests

Mar 08, 2024

Steers entered by Willow Creek Angus from Americus and heifers owned by Spring Creek Ranch of Cassoday won the overall gain contest as part of the 2023 Flint Hills Beef Fest feedlot and carcass awards. The steers from Willow Creek Angus gained 5.14 lbs. per day from the time they went on grass in April 2023 until harvest from the feedlot on January 10, 2024, while the Spring Creek Ranch heifers gained 4.60 lbs. per day.

Steers owned by Coltin and Becca Arndt of Emporia placed first in the feedlot contest, with an average daily gain of 5.28 lbs. In second place were steers from Spring Creek Ranch. The steer carcass contest was won by entries from Miller Ranch of Olpe, with second place awarded to cattle owned by Bill Burton and Roger Potter from Emporia.

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In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit a conversation with Dr. Marco de Mik, Senior Consultant at Schothorst Feed Research, who explores how to enhance gastrointestinal health in piglets for optimal growth. He shares his expertise on how feed formulation, stomach function, and gastrointestinal health directly impact the pig’s growth and development. Learn how to balance nutrient absorption, reduce diarrhea risks, and optimize feed performance. Tune in on all major platforms!

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