Effects of feeding system and slaughter age on the growth and carcass characteristics of tropical-breed steers

This study aimed to compare the growth performances and carcass characteristics of tropical-breed steers reared in 2 contrasted feeding systems (indoor vs. pasture) and slaughtered at different ages (early vs. late). A total of 309 Creole steers (growing at an initial BW of 173 ± 3 kg and an initial...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of animal science 2013-08, Vol.91 (8), p.3997-4006
Hauptverfasser:	Agastin, A, Naves, M, Farant, A, Godard, X, Bocage, B, Alexandre, G, Boval, M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aging Animal Husbandry Animals Body Composition - physiology Body Weight Cattle - growth & development Cattle - physiology Life Sciences Male Tropical Climate
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