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MSE vs. Rumensin Experiment 3:
University of Idaho, 1995
The following trial
consisted of 96 head of 750 lb. beef steers randomly allotted
into pens of 6 head. The
cattle were fed for 125
days. One group received the basal diet plus either 1 lb./ton MSE
concentrate or 29 g/ton of
Rumensin plus 10 g/ton Tylan. The basal ration consisted of 76.6% barley,
15.7% corn silage, 4.4% alfalfa hay and 3.4% supplement.
THE RESULTS:
 Control (Rumensin
and Tylan)  MSE
ADG Increased 8.4%
Lowered
Feed:Gain 3.4%
Increased Final Wt.
31 lb.
Increased
Carcass Weight
Increased % Choice
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Control |
MSE |
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Carcass return |
$789/ hd |
$822 /hd |
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Cost of gain |
$217/ hd |
$208 /hd |
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($.494/ cwt) |
($.515/ cwt) |
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Purchase cost |
$495 |
$493 |
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Net Profit per head |
$86.00 |
$112.00 |
Based on $0.25/d yardage
Based on retail cost of
$4.78/lb. for MSE concentrate.
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