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The effect of slaughter weight on boning out characteristics of Holstein-Friesian male cattle

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 November 2017

R.M. Kirkland ,
T.W.J. Keady ,
D.C. Patterson  and
R.W.J. Steen
R.M. Kirkland*
Affiliation:
The Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland, Hillsborough, Co. Down BT26 6DR, U.K.
T.W.J. Keady
Affiliation:
The Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland, Hillsborough, Co. Down BT26 6DR, U.K.
D.C. Patterson
Affiliation:
The Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland, Hillsborough, Co. Down BT26 6DR, U.K.
R.W.J. Steen
Affiliation:
The Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland, Hillsborough, Co. Down BT26 6DR, U.K.
*
Email: richard.kirkland@dardni.gov.uk
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The continuing trend for increased use of Holstein genetics in dairy herds has resulted in a large number of Holstein-Friesian bull calves becoming available, at low cost, as a potential resource for the beef industry. However, whilst these calves have been bred for dairy traits, which are negatively correlated to many important beef traits (e.g. carcass conformation), it is important to determine the potential yield of boned out joints from these animals, in order to facilitate an assessment of commercial carcass value. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of slaughter weight on yield of boned out joints from Holstein-Friesian bulls and steers offered a cereal-based diet.

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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science , Volume 2005 , 2005 , pp. 3
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 2005

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