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Influence of Monensin and Lasalocid on Mineral Metabolism and Ruminal Urease Activity in Steers¹

Animal-Forage Metabolism Complex, Department of Animal Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27650

Growing steers were used in a replicated 3 x 3 Latin square to study the influence of ionophores on mineral metabolism and ruminal urease activity. Treatments consisted of: 1) basal high energy diet; 2) basal plus 33 ppm lasalocid and 3) basal plus 33 ppm monensin. Each period was 33 days and apparent absorption and retention of macrominerals were measured during the last 5 days of each period. Mineral intake during the collection period was not affected by treatment. Both ionophores increased apparent absorption of sodium, magnesium and phosphorus. Retention of magnesium and phosphorus were higher for steers receiving either lasalocid or monensin. Potassium and calcium absorption were not significantly affected by treatment. Serum concentrations of macrominerals were similar for all treatments. Zinc and copper concentrations in serum were higher in animals fed monensin or lasalocid. Steers fed either ionophore had lower concentrations of soluble potassium and calcium in rumen fluid. Both ionophores also decreased ruminal osmolality. Bacterial urease, a nickel-dependent enzyme, was decreased by 28 and 66% in animals that received lasalocid and monensin, respectively. These findings indicate that lasalocid and monensin affect metabolism of certain minerals in ruminants.

KEY WORDS: • monensin • lasalocid • mineral metabolism • ruminal urease activity

¹ Paper No. 8890 of the Journal Series of the North Carolina Agricultural Research Service, Raleigh, 27650.

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Manuscript received 23 May 1983.

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