Effects of Type and Breed of British, Zebu, and Dairy Cattle on Production, Carcass Composition, and Palatability,

Cole, J. W.; Ramsey, C. B.; Hobbs, C. S.; Temple, R. S.

doi:10.3168/jds.s0022-0302(64)88863-9

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“…Other factors such as diet and season within year did not differ between series and so presumably were without major effect in the present study. The importance of individual vs group housing of cattle for the result ofa breed comparison has also been reported earlier (COLE et al, 1964;MIR et al, 1999). Among the breeds reaching the target IMF content, LI required the most extended fattening period and had lower growth rates than SI and particularly AN and CH steers.…”

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Characteristics of steers of six beef breeds fattened from eight months of age and slaughtered at a target level of intramuscular fat – I. Growth Performance and carcass quality

Chambaz

Morel

Scheeder³

et al. 2001

Arch. Anim. Breed.

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SummaryGrowth Performance and carcass quality of 132 steers originating from six beef breeds, Angus (AN), Simmental (SI), Charolais (CH), Limousin (LI), Blonde d'Aquitaine (BL), and Piedmontese (PI), fattened under the same conditions on the same diet, were compared at a target level of 3.5 % intramuscular fat (IMF) in the M. longissimus dorsi. This target level was set on basis ofthe results ofa preliminary study investigating, with 784 persons, the Visual preference of marbling using photographs. The total mix ration, provided at ad libitum access, consisted of maize silage, grass silage and concentrate (52 %, 26 % and 22 % of DM, resp.). Series 1 was performed in a tie-stall bam while a loose-housing system with straw bedding was used in series 2. The animals were assigned to slaughter either when the target IMF content was reached aecording to the estimation with a real-time ultrasound system applied in the live animals or when 15 months of fattening had passed. AN, SI, CH and LI reached 3.5 % IMF on average at final weights of 501 ± 43, 628 ± 60, 693 ± 117 and 668 ± 65 kg, respectively. BL and PI did not reach this target, although the average fattening period was about three times longer for BL and PI than for AN and the final weights were 758 ± 93 and 647 ± 64 kg, respectively. Under the conditions of this experimental approach, daily gains were highest in AN, followed by CH, SI, LI and BL and lowest in PI. The daily feed intake was significantly lower for PI than for CH, SI and AN. The AN expressed the best feed conversion efficiency in terms of DM expenditure per kg gain over the complete fattening period while this efficiency was lowest in the PI group followed by BL. Among the four breeds, which reached the target IMF content, LI steers showed the greatest proportion of premium cuts and the highest lean to fat and lean to bone ratio in the sirloin, followed, in descending order, by CH, SI and AN. However all four groups were graded around 4 in fatness score (high to very high). The present results revealed for all breeds the difficulty to reach the desired extent of marbling and at the same time favourable carcass conformation, carcass size (except AN) and fat cover which meet market demands.

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Characteristics of steers of six beef breeds fattened from eight months of age and slaughtered at a target level of intramuscular fat – I. Growth Performance and carcass quality

Chambaz

Morel

Scheeder³

et al. 2001

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“…Irrespective of condition, all studies reveal the ability of the Holstein-Friesians to reach an acceptable slaughter weight at a young age which fits trends in demand for more efficient meat production and preference for lean meat among consumers. At about 454 kg Holstein-Friesian males would likely have less fat and more lean in carcass than most standard beef breeds, (Cole et al, 1964;Callow, 1961). Because of their relative leanness Holstein-Friesian males would be expected to be relatively efficient feed converters.…”

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Parameters of Growth of Holstein-Friesian Bulls1

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Growth records of 504 pedigree selected Holstein-Friesian bulls by 120 sires collected for progeny testing at the American Breeders Service, Inc., DeForest, Wisconsin from 1964 to 1971, were studied to determine the shape of the growth curve, relationships among body weights and growth rates at various ages and to estimate heritability of growth. Body weight and average/daily gain were consistently higher than the previous growth standards for Holstein-Friesian bulls. Bulls weighed about 480 kg at 15 months, which was 46% of average mature weight. Average daily gain ranged from 1.3 to 0.8 kg between 6 and 18 months of age. A sustained high rate of gain was observed even beyond recommended slaughter age which clearly shows that Holstein-Friesian bulls with potentially high milk production levels also have a good capacity to produce beef. Body weights, expressed as deviations from contemporary group averages, at successive ages were positively correlated but the relationships declined as intervals between ages increased, indicating that using earlier weights to predict later weights would be effective only at shorter age intervals. There were no definite relationships between growth rates at subsequent ages, implying that growth rates obtained for a certain age range should be applied only for that particular age range. Correlations between body weight and growth rates were largely negative, suggesting that heavier animals at certain ages tended to gain less in subsequent periods. Within group heritabilities for body weight increased with age from 6 to 30 months of age but gradually declined thereafter. The trends for average daily gain (ADG) and daily gain per 100 kg body weight (DG/100) were almost the opposite for body weight. The overall average heritability estimates for body weight, ADG and DG/100 were 0.83, 0.44 and 0.46, respectively. Since the majority of the Holstein-Friesians being born are progeny of AI sires, the values for growth rate will serve as a standard for Holstein-Friesian males. Body weight and average~daily gain were consistently higher than the previous growth standards for Holstein-Friesian bulls. Bulls weighed about 480 kg at 15 months, which was 46% of average mature weight. Average daily gain ranged from 1.3 to 0.8 kg between 6 and 18 months of age. A sustained high rate of gain was observed even beyond recommended slaughter age which clearly shows that Holstein-Friesian bulls with p3tentially high milk production levels also have a good capacity to produce beef.Body weights, expressed as deviations from contemporary group averages, at successive ages were positively correlated but the relationships declined as intervals between ages increased, indicating that using earlier weights to predict later weights would be effective only at shorter age intervals. There were no definite relationships between growth rates at subsequent ages, implying that growth rates obtained for a certain age range should be applied only for that particular age range. Correlations between body weight...

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“…This attribute is becoming appealing due to the discovery that compared to SFAs, MUFAs lowered blood low density lipoprotein cholesterol levels (Nydahl, Gustafsson, & Vessby, 1994;Williams et al, 1999). In addition, Jersey beef possessed eating quality equivalent or even superior to Hereford and Angus beef (Cole et al, 1964). Therefore, Jersey beef has its own marketing value and research aiming to improve production efficiency without sacrificing its valuable merits is necessary.…”

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“…Beef cattle feeders are unwilling to purchase and raise these animals due to their slow growth rates and small carcass and retail product weights (Cole, Ramsey, & Hobbs, 1964;Marshall, 1994). However, Jersey cattle are known for their propensity to marble or deposit fat within muscles (Cole et al, 1964;Marshall, 1994). According to Siebert, Pitchford, Malau-Aduli, Deland, and Bottema (1999), early maturing breed (Jersey, Angus and Wagyu; 4.7-4.8%) sired cattle produced greater intramuscular fat than the later maturing crosses (Hereford, South Devon, Limousin and Belgian Blue; 3.2-4.2%).…”

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Effects of Type and Breed of British, Zebu, and Dairy Cattle on Production, Carcass Composition, and Palatability,

Cited by 39 publications

References 4 publications

Characteristics of steers of six beef breeds fattened from eight months of age and slaughtered at a target level of intramuscular fat – I. Growth Performance and carcass quality

Characteristics of steers of six beef breeds fattened from eight months of age and slaughtered at a target level of intramuscular fat – I. Growth Performance and carcass quality

Parameters of Growth of Holstein-Friesian Bulls1

Fatty acid composition of adipose tissue and muscle from Jersey steers was affected by finishing diet and tissue location

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