Non-carcass component yield of lambs finished in distinct production systems

Carcass Characteristics of Forage-Finished Cattle Produced in Hawai‘i

It is extremely difficult for the Hawai‘i beef industry to compete against the concentrate-finished beef that dominates the U.S. beef industry because of our state’s lack of grain production, lack of economy of scale, and an inefficient processing segment. Nevertheless, produc­ ers continue to keep their faith in the local and emerg­ ing niche markets, looking for opportunities for mar­ keting ...

Determination of carcass characteristics of finished bison heifers

Feedlot Performance, Carcass and Offal Yield of Kenana X Friesian Bulls Finished on Rations Containing Different Levels of Molasses

The average daily gain, over a 100-day feeding period, of Kenana X Friesian bulls on a ration containing 25% cane molasses (A), 50% cane molasses (B) or 45% sorghum grain (C) was 0.991, 0.698 and 1.351 kg respectively. Feed conversion ratio and the cost of a kilo gram of body gain were higher on group B followed by group A and C in descending order. The molasses fed groups lost some animals dur...

the effects of high non fibrous carbohydrates diet on milk production, inflammation and molecular mechanism of innate immunity in lactating dairy cows

پژوهش حاضر با هدف بررسی اثر جیره حاوی کربوهیدراتهای غیرالیافی زیاد و بروز التهاب در گاوهای شیرده در دو آزمایش جداگانه انجام شد. در آزمایش اول 20 رأس گاو مبتلا به ورم پستان از دو گروه کم تولید و پرتولید (هر کدام 10 رأس) و 20 رأس گاو سالم از دو گروه کم تولید و پرتولید (هر کدام 10 رأس) انتخاب شدند. همه گاوها در دوره دوم و یا سوم شیردهی و در روزهای 80-120 پس از زایش بودند. میانگین تولید شیر در گروه...

Strategies for Genetic Improvement of Carcass Value in Lambs

Improving carcass composition is one factor that can have an impact on lamb consumption and demand (Ward, 1995; Purcell, 1998). Increased size of cuts and decreased fatness are two factors that affect consumer acceptability of lamb (Jeremiah et al., 1993). The lamb producer that markets superior carcasses, with greater consumer appeal, expects to realize financial rewards from doing so. The exp...