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Effects of Grain Preparation on Preferences Shown by Beef Cattle¹

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Abstract

Fifteen Aberdeen-Angus calves weighing 298 to 353 lb. were fed for 105 days to determine preferences for five different preparations each of corn, milo and oats. The preparations were whole, coarsely ground, finely ground, pellets and ground pellets.

Calves offered more than one grain preparation were selective in their choice. Over 50% of the time the calves remained on their first choice preparation 2 minutes or less before sampling another.

First choice preferences indicated differences between preparations but not between grains. Highly significant differences were observed in consumption due to preparation. Finely ground grains were consumed in smaller quantity (P<.01) than whole or coarsely ground preparations. Pellets were more preferable (P<.01) than ground pellets.

Ground pellets and finely ground grains were seldom given a first choice rating by the calves and were generally consumed in smaller amounts.

¹ Published with the approval of the director of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station.

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