With increasing feed costs, producers may be able to utilize forage resources to help
cattle gain weight before entering a high-concentrate finishing phase. In theory, heavy
stocker cattle need less time on feed before slaughter compared to lighter weight cattle;
however, research determining the impact of a short feeding system on product quality
is limited. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to investigate the impact of a
shortened, high-concentrate feeding period on carcass characteristics and meat quality
traits of heavy yearling stocker cattle.
