Feedlot performance of Angus and Brahman x Angus steers during cold weather

Feedlot performance of Angus and Brahman x Angus steers during cold weather

Boyles, S.; Riley, J.; Pope, R.

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Publication Date: 1984

Conference: Cattlemen's Day, 1984, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, March 2, 1984
Starting Page: 131, Ending Page: 132
Publisher: Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

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Abstract:

Straightbred Angus steers gained .21 lb/day faster than Brahman x Angus steers during a 184-day winter feeding trial. Angus steers had a higher yield grade. more fat thickness at 12th rib, and graded 90% Choice. Brahman x Angus steers were 40 days younger at slaughter, had more carcass weight/day of age and larger loin eyes, but only graded 10% choice. There was no difference in feed efficiency.

Keywords: Beef; Feedlot performance; Carcass weight; Yield grade

URL for this item: http://hdl.handle.net/2097/6934

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