Title | Growth patterns of range beef calves over discrete preweaning intervals |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 1989 |
Authors | Havstad K, McInerney M.J., Church S.B. |
Journal | Canadian Journal of Animal Science |
Volume | 69 |
Pagination | 865-869 |
Date Published | 1989 |
Keywords | Calf production, live weight gain, rangelands |
Abstract | Suckling range beef calf production demonstrates periodicity despite consistency of management. Performance of calves within 33- to 50-d intervals from birth to weaning over nine seasons demonstrated maximum interval growth of approximately 1 kg d-1, but average seasonal growth rates varied from 0.79 to 0.99 kg d-1.Maximizing available forages for the final 33 d preweaning could minimize seasonal variations in calf production. |
URL | /files/bibliography/701.pdf |
DOI | 10.4141/cjas89-099 |