Effects of supplementary concentrate level in winter, and subsequent finishing on pasture or indoors, on performance and carcass traits of Holstein-Friesian, Aberdeen Angus × Holstein-Friesian and Belgian Blue × Holstein-Friesian steers

Livestock Science

Volumn 121, Issue 2-3, 2009, Pages 250-258

  Keane, M G ^a   Drennan, M J ^a  

^a GRANGE RESEARCH CENTRE   (Ireland)

Author keywords

Beef cattle; Crossbreeds; Finishing systems; Pasture

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; BOS; FRIESIA;

EID: 61549118518     PISSN: 18711413     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2008.06.017     Document Type: Article

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