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Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the leptin gene and segregation by ultrasound backfat at weaning on carcass performance in steers

Breiner, Ryan Michael (Kansas State University, 2009)

One hundred ninety-three crossbred steers from two herds were used to determine the association of leptin gene polymorphisms and effects of feedlot management of lean and fat steers on carcass performance. Steers were ...
An efficiency analysis of cattle backgrounding operations in Kansas

Gow, L.; Langemeier, M. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1999)

As the structure of the beef industry changes, understanding its efficiency, cost, and profitability relationships is important. This study evaluates the relative efficiency of a sample of Kansas farm backgrounding ...
Value of rice mill feed as a feedstuff for backgrounding heifers

Brazle, F.K.; Coffey, K.P. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1990)

Stocker heifers were fed diets of either 67% rice mill feed + 33 % dehydrated alfalfa pellets (RA) or a 67% grain sorghum + 33% dehydrated alfalfa pellets (GA). The RA heifers consumed more feed daily but gained slower ...

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