Effects of corn silage particle size on feeding behavior, growth performance, and carcass traits of finishing beef heifers

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The study aims to evaluate how different sizes of corn silage particles impact the feeding behavior and growth in beef heifers.
Ninety-six beef heifers were observed and divided based on corn silage particle size.
Corn silage was harvested with a specific length of cut (13-mm vs. 24-mm).
Feeding behavior and growth performance were monitored along with blood and fecal characteristics.
Heifers fed the conventional particle size showed better growth performance than those fed the long particle size.
Feeding behavior differed significantly based on the particle size of corn silage.
Blood parameters and fecal characteristics were also affected by the corn silage particle size.

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Assesses how corn silage particle size affects growth and feeding in beef heifers, suggesting key dietary implications.

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Costa et al. (2026) studied this question.

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