Growth and carcass characteristics of three-way Africander x Simmental x Hereford crossbreds in south-western Queensland [beef cattle]
1992
Cavaye, J.M. | Kelly, A.M. (Queensland Dept. of Primary Industries, Toowoomba (Australia).) | Knight, J.L. (Unaffil.) | Tierney, T.J. (Queensland Dept. of Primary Industries, Yeerongpilly (Australia). Animal Research Inst.)
Africander (A) x Simmental (S) x Hereford (H) crossbreds and purebred Herefords were monitored predominately on native pastures at Dirranbandi, Queensland, for 2 calf crops over 6 years. The relative breed compositions of the crossbreds were A4S2H2, A4S1H3 and A4H4. The A4S2H2 and A4S1H3 steers had the highest post-weaning average daily gains. The A4S2H2 steers had the highest mean final liveweight (433 kg) and mean carcass weight (232 kg). There was no difference in carcass weight between the other crossbreds and Herefords. The data show that beef producers in south-western Queensland can increase carcass weights with A4S2H2 crossbreds and produce carcasses that primarily meet the Korean-EC market and the requirements of domestic supermarket outlets.
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