Comparison of a Long Yearling System and Calf-fed Performance and Economics
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A study was conducted to determine differences in performance, carcass characteristics , and profitability of a calf-feeding and a yearling production system. Year-lings had higher daily gains compared to calf-feds; however, calf-feds were more efficient than yearlings. Yearlings produced more weight than calf-feds leading to an improvement in profitability for yearlings compared to calf-feds. There were no differences in yield grade or percentage grading Choice for yearlings compared to calf-feds, even though calf-feds had higher fat thickness compared to yearlings.
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