Simulating Beef Cattle Herd Productivity with Varying Cow Liveweight and Fixed Feed Supply

The liveweight of New Zealand beef cows has increased in recent decades due to selection for higher growth rates. Published data suggest that the efficiency of beef cow production decreases with increasing cow liveweight. Changes in beef herd size, feed demand, production, and cash operating surplus...

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Main Authors: Lydia J. Farrell, Stephen T. Morris, Paul R. Kenyon, Peter R. Tozer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Agriculture
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/1/35