Influence of Seaweed Extract-treated Tall Fescue on Bovine Antioxidant Activity, Immune Response, and Carcass Characteristics

Authors

  • K. E. Saker VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
  • V. G. Allen Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
  • K. R. Pond Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
  • M. F. Miller Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
  • C. P. Bagley Mississippi State University
  • J. P. Fontenot Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20005399

Keywords:

Neotyphodium coenophialumb, endophyte fungus, animal health, production, Tasco™ Forage, tall fescue

Abstract

It has been well documented that tall fescue (Festuca arundinaceaa) infected with the endophyte fungus Neotyphodium coenophialumb is associated with production and health problems in beef cattle. Various approaches to overcome the negative, animal-related effects of the endophyte have been investigated without consistent and/or economically feasible outcome. This multi-location study investigated effects of applying Tasco™ Forage, a proprietary seaweed-based product, to endophyte-infected fescue to improve animal health and production.

Cover image of the 33rd Conference Proceedings: Cattle and calves standing in a field of wildflowers, gazing curiously at the photographer. Yellow background.

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Published

2000-09-21

Issue

2000

Section

Research Summaries 3

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