Two levels of protein and mineral supplements (290 and 400 g.an.-1.day-1) were evaluated and compared with the mineral supplement in 90 Nelore steers on star grass pasture (Cynodon plectostachyus Pilger) during the winter. The supplement intake was ajusted by the concentration of sodium clore into the mixture. Considering the first 28 days (adaptation period) in the statistical analysis, there was no difference in average daily gain (ADG). Taking out this period of adaptation, the ADG was better for the protein […]

This work was carried out to study the effect of protein and mineral salt supplements in comparison to mineral salt on performance of growing and finishing steers, and to evaluate the availability, chemical composition and in vitro digestibility of forage during the winter. Seventy four steers were used, 37 with 266 kg of initial body weight and 37 with 377 kg of initial body weight. At the onset of the fall grass production period in May both animal groups (growing […]