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In cattle, energy is essential for bodily functions and production processes like growth, lactation, and reproduction.Energy supplements can decrease forage intake, and mature or dormant forages may not meet the maintenance energy requirements for all classes of cattle, requiring supplementation.Carbohydrates and fats are the primary sources of energy, while protein contributes to a lesser extent.Fibrous carbohydrates found in forages and by-product feedstuffs vary in digestibility, while grains are easily digested and provide more energy.Forage digestibility affects total digestible nutrients (TDN), and producers can control forage maturity to increase digestibility.High-starch grains, fibrous byproducts, and fat sources are common energy feeds.Energy deficiency can lead to weight loss, decreased growth, reproductive failure, and impaired immune systems.

In cattle, energy is essential for bodily functions and production processes like growth, lactation, and reproduction. Energy deficiency can lead to weight loss, decreased growth, reproductive failure, and impaired immune systems. Carbohydrates and fats are the primary sources of energy, while protein contributes to a lesser extent. Fibrous carbohydrates found in forages and by-product feedstuffs vary in digestibility, while grains are easily digested and provide more energy. However, grain-based rations have a higher risk of digestive upset than roughage-based rations. Protein, carbohydrates, and fats provide energy in beef cattle diets. Adequate digestible energy is crucial for optimal animal performance. Forage digestibility affects total digestible nutrients (TDN), and producers can control forage maturity to increase digestibility. Highly lignified forages are slower to digest, reducing animal performance. Legumes are generally higher in digestibility than grasses. Energy feeds can replace forage but are often expensive. High-starch grains, fibrous byproducts, and fat sources are common energy feeds. Cereal grains and molasses are high-energy feeds. Energy supplements can decrease forage intake, and mature or dormant forages may not meet the maintenance energy requirements for all classes of cattle, requiring supplementation.