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Comparison of the performance of ¾ Hereford–¼ Brahman calves with Hereford calves in a variable climate

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

W. C. Rollins ,
F. D. Carroll  and
N. R. Ittner
W. C. Rollins
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Husbandry, University of California, Davis
F. D. Carroll
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Husbandry, University of California, Davis
N. R. Ittner
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Husbandry, University of California, Davis
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This study compared ¾ Hereford–¼ Brahman calves with Hereford calves under Imperial Valley conditions. The calves produced in four successive crops were all paternal half sibs.

The cross-bred calves outgained the Hereford calves in the summer both on pasture and in the feedlot; the reverse was true for feedlot gains during the fall and winter, the period of non-stressful weather in the Imperial Valley for British type cattle. Possible causes for the breed by season interaction are discussed.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 62 , Issue 1 , February 1964 , pp. 83 - 88
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1964

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