Table 4.
Descriptive statistics of production parameters of feedlot cattle with DD or FR relative to healthy cattle (mean ± SD)
| Health status1 | N | AW2 (kg) | ADG3 (kg/d) | DOF4 | HCW5 (kg) | TW6 (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy | 2,452 | 329 ± 92 | 1.56 ± 0.27a | 222 ± 57 | 401 ± 43a | 672 ± 71a |
| DD | 71 | 315 ± 93 | 1.29 ± 0.29b | 232 ± 62 | 367 ± 45b | 614 ± 75b |
| FR | 331 | 331 ± 82 | 1.69 ± 0.25c | 221 ± 49 | 421 ± 24c | 705 ± 40c |
a-cWithin a column, values without a common superscript differed (P < 0.051). No superscript means no significant difference.1 kg = 2.2 pounds.
1DD, digital dermatitis; FR, foot rot.
2AW, arrival weight.
3ADG, average daily gain.
4DOF, days on feed.
5HCW, hot carcass weight.
6TW, terminal weight.