Abstract
Fast-growth genotype steers placed on a high energy ration a month after weaning were compared to a slow-growth genotype on a growing ration for 155 days, followed by a finishing ration for 62 days. The fast-growth genotype produced heavier, higher quality carcasses in less time than the slow-growth genotype, with similar energy conversion. Using contemporary prices. the fast-growth genotype cattle broke even, and the slow-growth genotype lost $124 per head.
Keywords: Cattlemen's Day, 1989, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 89-567-S, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 567, Beef, Genotypes, Quality grades, Yield grades
How to Cite:
Schalles, R., Zoellner, K. & Dikeman, M. E., (1989) “Managing fast- vs. slow-growth genotypes to optimize quality and yield grades”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(1), 105-107. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2309
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