Ionophores, Buffers and Protein for Feedlot Cattle

Abstract

In the past decade, a number of new and different feed additives which will improve performance or efficiency of feedlot cattle have been discovered and are widely fed. New information on ionophores, buffers and protein supplementation have modified diets of feedlot cattle. This manuscript will review recent developments in dietary management to avoid metabolic problems and improve performance of feedlot cattle covering the use of ionophores and buffers in diets and bypass protein. Drug clearances and levels are listed in the Feed Additive Compendium (2) and will not be restated in this paper.