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Effects of Original XPC on Newly Weaned Beef Steer Growth Performance and Antioxidant Defense

Authors: Erin Deters (Iowa State University) , Rebecca Stokes (Iowa State University) , Olivia N. Genther-Schroeder (Iowa State Universtiy) , Stephanie L. Hansen (Iowa State Universtiy)

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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How to Cite: 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