What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the effects of dietary fiber on the growth performance of feedlot cattle.

November 11, 2025AnimalsOpen Access

Relationships Between Fiber in Feedlot Diets and Growth Performance of Beef Cattle

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

To evaluate the effects of dietary fiber on the growth performance of feedlot cattle.
Derived a dataset from 23 studies on dietary fiber's effects on growth
Utilized mixed-model regression to analyze growth performance variables
Adjusted for random slope and intercept effects from different studies
Total dietary NDF concentration explains 63.3% of dry matter intake variation
Average daily gain and hot carcass weight show weak correlation with fiber measures
Overall, NDF concentration helps maintain growth performance in cattle diets with fibrous byproducts.

No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.

Mixed-model regression shows dietary fiber impacts dry matter intake in feedlot cattle, indicating optimal NDF is crucial.

Michael L. Galyean (2025) studied this question.

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark