PROGENY TEST OF FINNISH AND CANADIAN AYRSHIRE BULLS FOR VEAL AND BEEF PRODUCTION

1978 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-122
Author(s):  
B. W. KENNEDY ◽  
G. M. JONES ◽  
R. L. CHICOINE ◽  
C. G. HICKMAN ◽  
E. B. BURNSIDE
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Progeny Test ◽  
Dry Matter Intake ◽  
Beef Production ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Veal Calf ◽  
Unbiased Estimates ◽  
Best Linear Unbiased ◽  
Daily Gain

An experiment was conducted to obtain progeny test comparisons of Finnish and Canadian Ayrshire bulls for veal and beef production. A total of 83 male calves from four Canadian and four Finnish sires was tested. Best linear unbiased estimates of differences between veal calf progeny of Finnish and Canadian bulls for time on test, average daily gain and feed conversion were 4.00 ± 5.63 days, −.044 ±.038 kg/day and.062 ±.067 kg dry matter intake/kg gain, respectively. For veal carcass traits, progeny differences between Finnish and Canadian bulls for dressing percent and carcass grade, quality, finish and color scores (scores ranged from 1 to 3, except for color score which ranged from 1 to 2, with high score desirable) were.25 ± 1.13%, −.085 ±.232,.146 ±.303,.122 ±.302 and.104 ±.192, respectively. When raised for beef, differences between Finnish and Canadian sired steers were.015 ±.019 kg/day for feedlot average daily gain and.21 ±.66% for dressing percent. None of these differences were significant (P >.05). Based on these results, the importation of Finnish semen would not be expected to materially change the veal and beef performance of Ayrshires in Canada.

scholarly journals Effect of including canola meal in diets of slaughter ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus)

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 537-551
Author(s):  
T.S. Brand ◽  
J. Van der Merwe ◽  
L.C. Hoffman
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Conversion Ratio ◽  
Feed Conversion Ratio ◽  
Dry Matter Intake ◽  
Canola Meal ◽  
Production Traits ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Daily Gain

Canola meal (CM) is a locally produced protein source that may be less expensive than soybean meal (SBM). This study evaluated the effects of replacing 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% SBM with CM in diets for slaughter ostriches. The CM was added at the expense of SBM and other concentrates, with minor changes in other ingredients. Birds (n = 15 per treatment) were reared from 77 to 337 days old on the trial diets, which were supplied ad libitum for starter, grower, and finisher phases. Bodyweights and feed intake were measured during these phases. No differences (P >0.05) were found between treatments for live weight at the end of each phase, dry matter intake (DMI), average daily gain (ADG) and feed conversion ratio (FCR) over all the growth phases. Although no differences were observed in live weight at the end of each phase, the birds reared on the diet with 50% CM were heaviest at slaughter, and birds reared with 100% CM were lightest (P <0.05). Differences (P <0.05) between diets were observed for the weight at slaughter, weights of the liver and thyroid glands and the pH of the cold carcass. However, no differences (P >0.05) were observed between diets for fat pad weight, dressing percentage, and weights of thighs and Muscularis gastrocnemius. The results indicate that CM could replace SBM in the diets of slaughter ostriches without affecting production traits and slaughter yields.Keywords: alternative protein, average daily gain, canola, dry matter intake, feed conversion ratio, growth, ostrich nutrition, production

scholarly journals The Effect of Live Yeast Supplementation on Beef Cattle Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Everton Dezordi Sartori ◽  
Maria Eugênia Andrighetto Canozzi ◽  
Daniele Zago ◽  
Ênio Rosa Prates ◽  
João Pedro Velho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Randomized Trials ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Dry Matter Intake ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Daily Gain

This meta-analysis evaluates the effects of yeast supplementation (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on dry matter intake (DMI) and average daily gain (ADG) in beef cattle. The inclusion criteria were complete and randomized trials and supplementation with yeast S. cerevisiae versus no supplementation to measure DMI or ADG. Data were extracted from relevant papers via pre-defined protocols. A meta-analysis of random effects was conducted for each indicator separately including the mean of the control and treated groups. The results were presented with the pooled mean difference (MD), 95% of confidence interval, and I² (percentage of total variation between studies that is due to heterogeneity rather than chance). A total of 12 publications reporting 22 trials conducted in 1,161 cattle were analysed. The heterogeneity between studies was high and ranged from 92 to 99%. No effects were observed in ADG with the inclusion of yeast in the diet (MD = -2.849 g/day, p = 0.492). However, there was a reduction in the DMI (MD = -0.885 kg/day; p = 0.023) despite the high heterogeneity among studies (I2 = 92.4%; p < 0.001). The ADG increased when the forage level in the diet was between 30 and 50% (MD = 641.08 g/day; p = 0.001) and decreased when the level range from 51 to 75% (MD = -2.90 g/day; p < 0.001). In over 60% of the Neutral Detergent Fibre, the use of yeast in the diet decreased the ADG by 406.94 g/day (p = 0.034). Feedlot animals showed a reduction in the DMI (MD = -0.97 kg/day; p = 0.019) if supplemented with yeast. Supplementation with S. cerevisiae in the diet of beef cattle had no effect on ADG; however, it does improve the feed conversion due to the reduction in DMI.

scholarly journals Flight Zone as an Alternative Temperament Assessment to Predict Animal Efficiency

Proceedings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 207
Author(s):  
Mariano Parra ◽  
Tia Breed ◽  
Alana Connolly ◽  
Emily Janz ◽  
Sarah Kennedy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Conversion Ratio ◽  
Feed Conversion Ratio ◽  
Dry Matter Intake ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
Brahman Steers ◽  
Daily Gain

Animal temperament evaluation can be included in the cattle selection program also because of an existing correlation with performance. However, there are different assessment methods such as flight speed (time and speed that an animal takes to leave the crush) and exit score (indicating in which pace it does). Flight zone (FZ) refers to the distance that an animal allows human proximity without signs of fear (e.g., moving away and/or aggression) and it was used in this study as an alternative approach to measure temperament without putting cattle through the crush. Apparently, there is no study correlating FZ with performance. Therefore, a pilot trial was conducted to evaluate the correlation between average daily gain (ADG), dry matter intake (DMI) and feed conversion ratio (FCR) of ten Brahman steers. Steers were classified into temperament groups (Docile <2 m; Moderate between 2 to 2.9 m; and Lively ≥3 m). Even though no significant differences were found for ADG (P = 0.65), DMI (P = 0.36), and FCR (P = 0.46), the docile group gained 133 grams/day more than lively counterparts, most likely because of the extra 50 grams consumed. Furthermore, lively steers required an extra 1 kg of feed per kg of gain in comparison to docile animals, 8.24 vs. 7.28 kg FCR, respectively. These results are promising and indicate that FZ could be an efficient way to measure temperament in cattle. Thus, in order to confirm these findings, a new experiment with a more representative number of steers (n = 30) will be conducted.

Effect of ionophores monensin and lasalocid on performance and carcass characteristics of fattening Arabi lambs

2007 ◽  
Vol 2007 ◽  
pp. 139-139
Author(s):  
Najafgholi Dabiri ◽  
Khadigheh Heydari ◽  
Jamal Fayazi
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Selective Inhibition ◽  
Dry Matter Intake ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Ruminal Bacteria ◽  
Daily Gain ◽  
Stimulation Of

In some part of world for intensive production of fattening of lambs, they are fed with high amount of concentrate. However this pattern of feeding often affect negatively of rumen fermentation (Mould et al., 1983). Ionophores act by interrupting transmembrane movement and intracellular equilibrium of ions in certain classes of bacteria and protozoa that inhibit the gastrointestinal tract (McGuffey et al., 2001). In Ruminants, monensin has shown selective inhibition of ruminal bacteria, lactic and methane producers and stimulation of propionate production by 25% (Matabudul et al., 2001). In lambs, monensin improves weight gain and feed conversion ratio (FCR) and depressed the dry matter intake (DMI) (Martini et al., 1996), but lasalocid improve average daily gain (ADG) without depressed the DMI (Swanson et al., 2000). There is limited information about the effect of ionophores on performance of Iranian fattening lambs and particularly no works was done with Arabi lambs. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigate the effects of feeding monensin and lasalocid on performance and carcass characteristics of fattening Arabi lambs.

scholarly journals The effect of temulawak (Curcuma xanthorrhiza) flour addition in ration to male local lamb performance

2008 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-35
Author(s):  
AWWALUL MUQORROBIN ◽  
Y.B.P. SUBAGYO ◽  
SUDIYONO SUDIYONO
Keyword(s):  
Protein Intake ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Variance Analysis ◽  
Dry Matter Intake ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Feed Cost ◽  
Curcuma Xanthorrhiza ◽  
Daily Gain

Muqorrobin A, Subagyo YBP, Sudiyono. 2008. The effect of temulawak (Curcuma xanthorrhiza) flour addition in ration to male local lamb performance. Biofarmasi 6: 31-35. The aim of this research was to find out the effect of temulawak flour in ration to male local lamb performance. This research was conducted in Minifarm of Animal Husbandry Program of Agriculture Faculty of Sebelas Maret University located in Jatikuwung, Gondangrejo, Karanganyar on September 13th, 2007 until November 23rd, 2007. This research used 16 lambs with 12.07±1.11 kg of body weight. The design used was a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with oneway classification divided into four treatments and each treatment (P0, P1, P2, P3) consisted of four replications and each replication used one male local lamb. The treatments were P0 = 60% grass field + 40% concentrate + 0% temulawak flour (as a control); P1 = control + 0.5% temulawak flour; P2 = control + 1% temulawak flour; and P3 = control + 1.5% temulawak flour. The parameters observed were dry matter intake (in BK), average daily gain (ADG), feed conversion, and feed cost per gain. The data were analyzed by variance analysis to feed consumption, crude protein intake, and feed conversion and covariance analysis for average daily gain. The results of variance analysis showed that the addition of temulawak flour until level of 1.5% in ration gave non-significant effect (P≥0.05) to feed intake, crude protein intake, and feed conversion. The covariance analysis for average daily gain (ADG) also showed the same result, nonsignificant effect. The average of the treatments of P0, P1, P2 and P3 were: (i) the dry matter intake were 649.98, 589.99, 596.75, and 594.33 grams/head/day; (ii) crude protein intake were 99.02, 95.61, 96.67, and 96.40 grams/head/day, (iii) average daily gain (ADG) were 82.59, 73.22, 81.70, and 86.61 grams/head/day, (iv) feed conversion were 8.11, 8.19, 7.39, and 7.40; and (v) feed cost per gain were Rp9,499.87, Rp10,072.35, Rp9,523.28, and Rp9,976.14, respectively. The conclusion of this research was the addition of temulawak flour until level of 1.5% from total ration did not need to be used in male local lamb livestock rations, because there was not an effect on the performance of male local lamb.

scholarly journals Effect of dietary salt levels on the performance of West African Dwarf (WAD) goats

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
A. B. J. Aina
Keyword(s):  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
West African ◽  
Dry Matter Intake ◽  
Common Salt ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Salt Level ◽  
Cassava Peels ◽  
Daily Gain

A 70-day feeding trial was conducted to estimate the effect of levels (0, 5, 10, and 15g/kg cassava peels, respectively) of common salt and cassava peels (dry and fresh using Gmelina arborea leaves as a basal diet on the average daily gain, dry matter intake, seed conversion efficiency and water consumption in West African Dwarf goats. Total dry matter intake and the average Gmelina arborea leaf intake increased with applied common salt, irrespective of cassava peel form. Increasing common salt level also increased average daily gain and feed conversion efficiency in both dry and fresh cassava peels, but this was not accompanied by a remarkable gain beyond 5g common salt. Moreover, the average cassava peel intake increased but not significantly (P>0.05) with salt level up to 10g beyond which there was a sharp decline and an insignificant gain with dry and fresh cassava peels, respectively. Goats fed dry cassava peels  significantly (P<0.05) consumed more water as the salt level increased in the diet. It was concluded that application of 5g common salt per kg dry cassava peels promoted highest daily gain, optimum dry matter intake and feed conversion efficiency in West African Dwarf goal production. However, the response with fresh cassava peels revealed no statistically significant difference in average daily gain, total dry matter intake and feed conversion efficiency. 

scholarly journals Influence of dietary magnesium and selenium levels in finishing diets on growth performance and carcass meat quality of feedlot Pelibuey lambs

2013 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 303-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. M. Hernandez-Calva ◽  
J. E. Ramirez-Bribiesca ◽  
I. Guerrero-Legarreta ◽  
L. Hernandez-Cruz ◽  
L. Avendaño-Reyes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Dry Matter Intake ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Muscle Weight ◽  
Finishing Diets ◽  
Dietary Magnesium ◽  
Feedlot Lambs ◽  
Daily Gain

Abstract. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of supplemental dietary selenium (Se) and magnesium (Mg) on feedlot lambs. Sixty-four male lambs were randomly distributed to the following treatments: 1) low level of Mg and Se: diet with 0.18% of Mg and 0.1 μg Se/g, 2) with supplementation of magnesium oxide (MgO): diet with 0.32% of Mg and 0.1 μg Se/g, 3) with supplementation of Sodium selenite (Na2SeO3): diet with 0.3 μg Se/g and 0.18 % of Mg, 4) With supplementation of MgO and Na2SeO3: diet with 0.32% of Mg and 0.3 μg Se/g. There were no differences (P>0.05) in the average daily gain and feed conversion but Se supplement with Na2SeO3 (0.3 μg Se/g) enhanced dry matter intake, dressing percentage (P<0.05) and leg muscle weight (P<0.02). The average values of the water retained potential, coordinate L, a, and sensory analysis were different with Se (P<0.05). Magnesium suplemented as inorganic source (0.32% of Mg) enhanced (P<0.05) some characteristics in sensorial meat analysis.

Daily methane emissions and emission intensity of grazing beef cattle genetically divergent for residual feed intake

2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 627 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. I. Velazco ◽  
R. M. Herd ◽  
D. J. Cottle ◽  
R. S. Hegarty
Keyword(s):  
Feed Intake ◽  
Emission Intensity ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Residual Feed Intake ◽  
Conversion Ratio ◽  
Feed Conversion Ratio ◽  
Breeding Value ◽  
Dry Matter Intake ◽  
Feed Conversion

As daily methane production (DMP; g CH4/day) is strongly correlated with dry matter intake (DMI), the breeding of cattle that require less feed to achieve a desired rate of average daily gain (ADG) by selection for a low residual feed intake (RFI) can be expected to reduce DMP and also emission intensity (EI; g CH4/kg ADG). An experiment was conducted to compare DMP and EI of Angus cattle genetically divergent for RFI and 400-day weight (400dWT). In a 6-week grazing study, 64 yearling-age cattle (30 steers, 34 heifers) were grazed on temperate pastures, with heifers and steers grazing separate paddocks. Liveweight (LW) was monitored weekly and DMP of individual cattle was measured by a GreenFeed emission monitoring unit in each paddock. Thirty-nine of the possible 64 animals had emission data recorded for 15 or more days, and only data for these animals were analysed. For these cattle, regression against their mid-parent estimated breeding value (EBV) for post-weaning RFI (RFI-EBV) showed that a lower RFI-EBV was associated with higher LW at the start of experiment. Predicted dry matter intake (pDMI), predicted DMP (pDMP) and measured DMP (mDMP) were all negatively correlated with RFI-EBV (P < 0.05), whereas ADG, EI, predicted CH4 yield (pMY; g CH4/kg DMI) were not correlated with RFI-EBV (P > 0.1). Daily CH4 production was positively correlated with animal LW and ADG (P < 0.05). The associations between ADG and its dependent traits EI and pMY and predicted feed conversion ratio (kg pDMI/kg ADG) were strongly negative (r = –0.82, –0.57 and –0.85, P < 0.001) implying that faster daily growth by cattle was accompanied by lower EI, MY and feed conversion ratio. These results show that cattle genetically divergent for RFI do not necessarily differ in ADG, EI or pMY on pasture and that, if heavier, cattle with lower RFI-EBV can actually have higher DMP while grazing moderate quality pastures.

scholarly journals Evaluasi Pertambahan Bobot Badan Sapi Aceh Jantan yang Diberi Imbangan Antara Hijauan dan Konsentrat di Balai Pembibitan Ternak Unggul Indrapuri

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunasri Usman ◽  
Eka Meutia Sari ◽  
Nuzul Fadilla
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
The Body ◽  
Dry Matter Intake ◽  
Anova Analysis ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Daily Gain ◽  
Research Analysis

The evaluation of the Aceh cattle bulls weight which compensated between forage and concentrate at Superior Livestock Place in IndrapuriABSTRACT. This research was conducted at Superior Livestock Place in Indrapuri District, Aceh Besar  which lasted for 42 days. It was started on November 28th 2012 until January 9th 2013. This research was aims to know about the average daily gain for Aceh cattle bulls which compensated between forage and concentrate by using 12 bulls aged 2-2,5 years old. The design was used a Randomized Design Groups with 4 feed treatments and 3 repetitions. The feed percentages between forage and concentrate are ration A (100% forages), B (80%)forages and 20% concentrates), C (60% forages and 40% concentrates), and D (40% forages and 60% concentrates). The research analysis data were obtained by using ANOVA (Analysis of Variance). The parameters which observed in this study was the average daily gain, consumption, conversion, and efficiency rations. The result showed that the ration dry matter intake highly significantly (P0,01) between treatment A (4,45 Kg), and B (3,61 Kg), C (2,72 Kg), and D (3,38 Kg), but the treatment B and D highly significantly than treatment C (P0,01), the best ration consumption were derived from treatment C. The body weight Kg/bull/day significantly (P0,05) between treatment A (0,47 Kg) and B (0,65 Kg), C (0,60 Kg), and D (0,61 Kg), the best average daily gain were derived from treatment B. The conversion ration showed that highly significantly (P0,01) between treatment A (9,55 Kg), and B (5,55 Kg), C (4,60 Kg), and D (5,59 Kg), the best ration conversion were derived treatment C. Similarly, the efficiency ration showed that highly significantly (P0,01) between treatment A (0,11%), and B (0,18%), C (0,22%), and D (0,18%), C is the best ration efficiency on the treatment.

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