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Post Mortem Copper Concentrations in the Liver of Feedlot Steers Fed Condensed Corn Distillers Solubles

Authors: Steve M. Ensley (Iowa State University) , Gary Osweiler (Iowa State University) , Garland R. Dahlke (Iowa State University) , M. Peter Hoffman (Iowa State University) , Wayne B. Roush (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Condensed corn distillers solubles fed over an extended period may have some impact on liver tissue copper concentration due to the high sulfur content of this feedstuff. However, if the total ration concentration of sulfur is maintained below 0.30 percent of the diet as dry matter intake there does not seem to be any adverse effect in steers in terms of causing brain lesions.

Keywords: ASL R2507

How to Cite: Ensley, S. M. , Osweiler, G. , Dahlke, G. R. , Hoffman, M. P. & Roush, W. B. (2010) “Post Mortem Copper Concentrations in the Liver of Feedlot Steers Fed Condensed Corn Distillers Solubles”, Iowa State University Animal Industry Report. 7(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/ans_air-180814-583