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