Table 2.
Average, minimum, and maximum values for the total gain and feed intake for 16 steers (n = 4/group) over 84 days on study.
| Groupa | Gain (kg)b | SD | Feed intake (kg)c | SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High gain-high intake | 187 | 18.2 | 1210 | 202.5 |
| High gain-low intake | 166 | 6.8 | 763 | 93.4 |
| Low gain-low intake | 135 | 23.8 | 743 | 33.8 |
| Low gain-high intake | 124 | 28.5 | 1135 | 126.4 |
| High gain | 176 | 16.8 | ||
| Low gain | 130 | 25.0 | ||
| High intake | 1172 | 161.3 | ||
| Low intake | 753 | 65.9 |
a
Animal groups (n = 4 animals) in each group of high gain-high intake, high gain-low intake, low gain-low intake, and low gain-high intake. High gain and low gain groups, as well as high intake and low intake groups are composed of 8 animals.
b
Gain is expressed in total kg in body weight gained over the trial.
c
Feed intake is expressed in total kg of dry matter intake consumed during the feeding trial.