Does dietary guanidinoacetic acid and rumen protected methionine supplementation improve performance, carcass yield, and meat quality traits of beef finishing steers?

Lead Applicant: Marcio Duarte

Research Priority: Competitive Production Systems

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2024/2025

Research Centre: Ontario Beef Research Centre - Elora

Research Summary: The primary objective of this study is to substantiate the concept of a synergistic interaction between guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) and rumen-protected methionine (Met) concerning their impact on the performance, carcass yield, and meat quality characteristics of finishing beef steers. This research project aligns directly with the rationale for research and benefits as it focuses on the development and adoption of nutritional strategies that optimize performance in finishing beef cattle, as well as carcass yield, and quality attributes of the beef derived from these animals.