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Smartamine M Supplementation Reduces Inflammation but Does Not Affect Performance in Receiving Beef Heifers

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the ability of supplemental methio­nine to improve health, inflammation status, and performance of receiving cattle.

Study Description: A group of 384 crossbred heifers (initial weight 489 lb) of Tennessee origin were used in a 45-day receiving trial with limit-feeding to evalu­ate the effects of supplemental methionine (Smartamine M; Adisseo, Alpharetta, GA) on health, inflammation, and performance. Continue reading “Smartamine M Supplementation Reduces Inflammation but Does Not Affect Performance in Receiving Beef Heifers”