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Consumption of Sodium Bicarbonate in Water by Steers Fed Varied All-Concentrate Diets¹

University of Georgia^,3 Athens

Abstract

Three experiments were conducted with rumen-fistulated Hereford steers fed all-concentrate diets in drylot with no bedding. Water containing NaHCO₃ offered free choice together with untreated water was consumed in quantities equivalent to 10-day intakes of from 38 to 1852 gm. of NaHCO₃ per steer among the different diets. After correction for temperature effects, significant (P<.05) differences in NaHCO₃ intake occurred among the diets. In experiment 1, the lowest intake occurred on a diet which contained added NaHCO₃; in experiment 2, the lowest intake occurred on a diet in which urea was the sole source of supplemental nitrogen; and in experiment 3, the lowest intake occurred on a diet which contained 5% molasses.

¹ Journal Paper No. 39 of the University of Georgia College of Agriculture Experiment Stations,College Station,Athens.

² The authors are grateful to Charles Pfizer and Company, Inc., New York and the NOPCO Chemical Company, Harrison, New Jersey for supplying some of the ingredients. Acknowledgement is also due D. M. Blackmon and T. P. Kistner for veterinary assistance, and David Gunter for assistance with the animals.

³ Department of Animal Science.