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A comparison of semi-intensively reared Charolais × Ayrshire and Shorthorn × Ayrshire cattle

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 September 2010

P. J. Broadbent ,
T. L. Dodsworth ,
C. Ball  and
M. R. Sampford
P. J. Broadbent
Affiliation:
North of Scotland College of Agriculture, Aberdeen
T. L. Dodsworth
Affiliation:
North of Scotland College of Agriculture, Aberdeen
C. Ball
Affiliation:
North of Scotland College of Agriculture, Aberdeen
M. R. Sampford
Affiliation:
A.R.C. Unit of Statistics, Aberdeen
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The growth and carcass characteristics of semi-intensively reared Charolais × Ayrshire and Beef Shorthorn × Ayrshire cattle were studied. Charolais × Ayrshires grew faster while grazing, achieved slaughter condition at a higher live-weight and age and had leaner carcasses than Beef Shorthorn × Ayrshires. The practical significance of these results is discussed.

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Research Article
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Animal Production , Volume 9 , Issue 1 , February 1967 , pp. 61 - 66
Copyright
Copyright © British Society of Animal Science 1967

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