Feed intake and performance
Dry matter intake and performance data are presented in Table 2. Initial and final BW averaged 214 and 270 kg, respectively, and did not differ among the experimental treatments and consequently, ADG was not affected by treatments. The mean DM intake of treatments ranged from 7.8 to 8.1 kg/d and was similar for calves fed CON and those consuming diets supplemented with additives. Similarly, feed efficiency, expressed as gain: feed ratio (ADG to DMI ratio), was similar between treatment groups.