Abstract
Three trials were conducted to determine the effects of the changed USDA quality grade guidelines and finishing environment on the performance and carcass merit of Angus-sired and Wagyu-sired single-calving heifers. In trial 1, nine Angus and 15 Wagyu single-calving heifers were finished to a compositional subcutaneous fat cover of 1.0 cm on a corn/corn silage-based diet. Feedlot performance was not affected by sire breed. Wagyu (59.4 ± 0.49%) heifers had a higher (P0.10) lower as a result. Carcass merit was not significantly affected by finishing environment. The single-calving heifer system was a viable option for beef production despite the changes in USDA quality grade guidelines.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 178-185 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Professional Animal Scientist |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Pasture
- Single-Calving Heifer
- Wagyu
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Animal Science and Zoology
- Food Science
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Effects of Wagyu Breeding and Finishing Environment on the Performance and Carcass Merit of Single-Calving Heifers1 . / Wertz, A. E.; Berger, L. L.; Walker, P. M.; Wertz, S. A.; Faulkner, Dan B; McKeith, F. K.; Martz, F. A.; Coffey, K.
In: Professional Animal Scientist, Vol. 14, No. 3, 01.09.1998, p. 178-185.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Berger, L. L.
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AU - Wertz, S. A.
AU - Faulkner, Dan B
AU - McKeith, F. K.
AU - Martz, F. A.
AU - Coffey, K.
PY - 1998/9/1
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KW - Pasture
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JO - Applied Animal Science
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