Selecting for feed conversion (1977)

Authors

R.R. Schalles
J.K. Blum
W.H. Smith

Keywords

Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station); 291; Cattlemen's Day, 1977; Beef; Feed; Gain; Growth

Abstract

Selecting animals for decreased feed per unit of gain has made small changes in feed conversion over a four-year period. Adjusting for maintenance requirements by using mid weight to 0.75 power was not entirely satisfactory as that ignores differences in growth patterns. Favorable genetic relationships were found between feed conversion and most other economically important traits, especially yearling growth traits.

Recommended Citation

Schalles, R.R.; Blum, J.K.; and Smith, W.H. (1977) "Selecting for feed conversion (1977)," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2679