Table 1.
Details of filling of pen with source of calves received at the feedlot.
| Pen | Source | Date received | No. of calves placed | Mean ±SD arrival BW (kg) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | AD | ||||
| 100 PC | WA Ranches | November 13, 2020 | 100 | 288 ± 27a | |
| 50 PC | WA ranches/auction market | November 13, 2020 | 50 | 50 | 268 ± 25b |
| 0 PC | Auction market | November 13, 2020 | 100 | 277 ± 16b | |
| 75 PC | WA ranches/auction market | November 14, 2020 | 75 | 25 | 281 ± 29ab |
| 25 PC | WA ranches/auction market | November 14, 2020 | 25 | 75 | 282 ± 24ab |
a, bWithin a column, means without a common superscript differed (P < 0.05). PC, preconditioned calves; AD, auction-derived calves.