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Producing 20-Month Old Beef Steers Off Annual Pasture, K D. Greathead, D. J. Barker, W. J. Ryan
Producing 20-Month Old Beef Steers Off Annual Pasture, K D. Greathead, D. J. Barker, W. J. Ryan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A recent Mt Barker experiment compared two systems of fodder conservation with continuous grazing, using two types of steers, at three stocking rates. Year-round performance, carcass composition, and resulting costs and returns per hectare were assessed.
Production per hectare was greatest from crossbred steers at the intermediate stocking rate with either type of fodder conservation.
Pigs May Need More Protein, N W. Godfrey
Pigs May Need More Protein, N W. Godfrey
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Results of trials indicate that meatmeal based rations of 18 to 20 per cent protein may improve carcase quality and give better returns.
Profitability Of Finishing Cattle On Grain : Recent Research Results, W J. Ryan
Profitability Of Finishing Cattle On Grain : Recent Research Results, W J. Ryan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Some thoughts on how to finish beef cattle in time for the autumn-winter period.