This report is on two lots of heifer calves now on test in the study
of the characteristics of feeder calves which are associated with differences
in:
1. Rate of gain
2. Kind and amount of feeds required to produce gains.
3. Value of the carcass.
The two lots were selected from 100 heifer calves purchased in November
1948 for feeding tests. These calves graded good to choice as
feeders. There was more difference in the condition of the calves when
received than there was in those used in the similar trial of 1947-48.
This fact may account in part for the differences in results to date as
compared with last year's results.
The two lots in this trial were sorted by the same method used last
year, on the basis of differences in body capacity, chest room, fleshing,
form and general appearance. The ten calves in lot 1 are those which
were somewhat deficient in one or more of the above characteristics
as compared to those in lot 2. All calves were graded individually by
using a standard feeder cattle chart.
