A comparison of Friesian, Aberdeen Angus × Friesian and Belgian Blue × Friesian steers finished at pasture or indoors

Livestock Science

Volumn 115, Issue 2-3, 2008, Pages 268-278

  Keane, M G ^a   Drennan, M J ^a  

^a GRANGE RESEARCH CENTRE   (Ireland)

Author keywords

Beef breeds; Finishing strategies; Pasture; Steers

Indexed keywords

BOS; FRIESIA;

EID: 41949134654     PISSN: 18711413     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2007.08.002     Document Type: Article

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