Table 1.
Impact of supplements on beef cattle performance.
| Pasture | Supplement | Outcome | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urochloa decumbens | Corn, Corn gluten, Soybean, Urea, | ADG up to 0.75 kg | [51] |
| Urochloa decumbens hay | Pure casein, urea and ammonia | Increase NDF digestion | [52] |
| Urochloa decumbens hay | Urea, ammonium sulphate and albumin | Increased DMI and | [53] |
| NDF digestion | |||
| Urochloa brizantha | Cottonseed meal, corn and urea | ADG of up to 0.3 kg | [54] |
| Urochloa brizantha | Soybean meal, urea and grain sorghum | ADG of up to 0.5 kg | [55] |
ADG: average daily gain, NDF: neutral detergent fibre, DMI: dry matter intake.