Effects of Original XPC on Newly Weaned Beef Steer Growth Performance and Antioxidant Defense
Abstract
The objective of this study was to determine the effects of increasing inclusions of Diamond V Original XPC, a yeast fermentation product, on newly weaned beef steer performance and antioxidant defense. There was no effect of Original XPC on growth performance in the current study; however, blood measures indicated greater antioxidant capacity and lesser oxidative stress for steers fed XPC at 14 g/d. Further research is needed to better understand how oxidative stress impacts animal performance and health as well as the optimum supplementation dose of XPC for newly received beef cattle.
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Deters, E., Stokes, R., Genther-Schroeder, O. N. & Hansen, S. L., (2018) “Effects of Original XPC on Newly Weaned Beef Steer Growth Performance and Antioxidant Defense”, Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 15(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/ans_air-180814-544
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