Feedlot performance of Angus and Brahman x Angus steers during cold weather (1984)

Authors

S. Boyles
Jack G. Riley
Ronald V. Pope

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1984; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 84-300-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 448; Beef; Feedlot performance; Carcass weight; Yield grade

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.

Recommended Citation

Boyles, S.; Riley, Jack G.; and Pope, Ronald V. (1984) "Feedlot performance of Angus and Brahman x Angus steers during cold weather (1984)," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2487