Managing fast- vs. slow-growth genotypes to optimize quality and yield grades

Authors

R.R. Schalles
K.O. Zoellner
Michael E. Dikeman

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

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.

Recommended Citation

Schalles, R.R.; Zoellner, K.O.; and Dikeman, Michael E. (1989) "Managing fast- vs. slow-growth genotypes to optimize quality and yield grades," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2309