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Showing 1 to 20 of 54 for “"beef production"”.
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Weaning Management Systems for Beef Production
Three studies were conducted to determine the effects of weaning management system on steer growth and carcass traits. In year one of Study 1, cow-calf pairs were randomly assigned to one of three treatments, where the steer calves were: (1) weaned at 168 d of age and placed on a finishing diet …
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Genomic selection for high quality beef production
This thesis focuses on the implementation of genomic selection within Wagyu, a breed of cattle that is highly desired due to its propensity to accumulate marbling. Initial focus of the thesis was to investigate using genomics to breed purebred Wagyu, producing crossbreds with improved marbling …
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The Value of Several Rations for Baby Beef Production
University of Minnesota Masters thesis. May 1922. Major: Agricultural Economics. 1 computer file (PDF); 53 pages.
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Big data technology adoption in dairy and beef production
… a fundamental role in the worldwide supply of beef and dairy products, and it will continue to play an important role to meet the increasing global demand. The cattle industry has integrated sophisticated technological solutions into the production process, known as Precision Livestock Farming …
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Effect of Yeast Supplementation During Various Stages of Beef Production
<p>Supplemental dietary yeast products are beneficial during times of stress. Calves experience increased levels of stress during birth, weaning, and the post-weaning receiving period. Therefore, 3 experiments were conducted to determine how yeast supplementation affects growth performance and …
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An Economic Model for Appraisal of Beef Production in the Midwest
Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-10T22:03:17Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 7511530.pdf: 8866179 bytes, checksum: 03c54f057134f1fe4df17ae64a5b52cb (MD5) Previous issue date: 1974
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Beef production in Virginia: organized subject matter, factual data, and related information on the important jobs in the beef production enterprise in Virginia for use of teachers and students of vocational agriculture
Beef cattle production in Virginia has increased steadily during the last few years. This increase has been brought about in a large part by the increase in the price of beef by a definite trend toward more livestock to provide profitable utilization of non-productive lands and to serve as a good …
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The use of Information technology at BUAN Library by beef production farmers in Lobatse-Botswana
… examines the use of information technology by beef production farmers in Lobatse, Botswana. This study aimed to explore the role of library-based IT services in enabling access to information on best practices for beef production, market prices and trends, disease management, and other relevant …
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Enteric methane emissions mitigation in U.S. beef production: industry adoption, public perception, and potential market impacts
… of their natural digestive process. The U.S. beef cattle industry is receiving pressure to reduce greenhouse gases emissions, including methane. The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef has set a target for the U.S. feedlot sector to reduce emissions by 10% per pound of beef by 2030. Feed …
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The Economic Effects on Beef Production of Feeding Young Bulls, Administering Growth Stimulants, and Crossing British Breeds
Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-13T19:23:17Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 7624064.pdf: 6685756 bytes, checksum: 8add6baa43df155ea4adc67e0ef575a8 (MD5) Previous issue date: 1976
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Characteristics of pre-rigor processed beef
"During the last 25 years, the total production of beef and beef products in the U.S. has markedly increased. Most of this increase has been in the form of ground beef and ground beef products (Sink, 1980). In 1970, 20 percent of the beef consumption was in the ground form, while in 1979 this …
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Economic Pasture-Based Cow-Calf Systems for Appalachia
Pasture-based beef production is well-suited for the Appalachian region of the United States. This research investigated pasture, beef cattle, and economics components within the cow-calf sector of pasture beef production, and presents implications of their interplay for the vitality of the whole …
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Use of Nutrition and Precision Technology to Improve Health, Performance, and Alleviate Stress of Beef Cattle
Concerns about beef production are growing among consumers, questioning the use of antibiotics, hormones, and metaphylactic treatments, as well as its environmental footprint. Therefore, beef production systems need to be more efficient to increase productivity while using less resources to become …
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Effects of Annual and Perennial Forage Systems on Forage Biomass and Quality, Grazing Animal Performance and Enteric Emissions, and System Economics
… performance, rumen fermentation, enteric methane production, and system economics. Forage systems included (1) CDC Austenson barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) + 4010 pea (Pisum sativum L.) + Winfred forage brassica (Brassica oleracea L.× Brassica rapa L.) + Gorilla forage brassica (Brassica napus L.) …
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Beef producers' attitudes toward the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service and their assessment of extension methods of disseminating information
… the attitudes of part-time and full-time beef producers in southwest Virginia toward the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service and their assessment of the methods used by the agency in disseminating information to its clientele. Descriptive research design was utilized for this study. The …
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Comparison of buffered grazing systems for beef cattle
… rotational versus continuous grazing system for beef production within a buffer grazing system, thirty crossbred beef cows and their calves were randomly assigned to one of two grazing systems replicated twice over three years of the experiment. Each replication of the rotational system was …
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Farm productivity in the Southern Tablelands - Monaro Region, 1931-85
… farmers have more options — fat lamb and young beef production mainly for the domestic market — than they had in the era of exclusive reliance on native pastures but this region is still best suited to wool production. Wool has been subject to severe world price fluctuations in recent decades. …
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Farm productivity in the Southern Tablelands - Monaro Region, 1931-85
… farmers have more options — fat lamb and young beef production mainly for the domestic market — than they had in the era of exclusive reliance on native pastures but this region is still best suited to wool production. Wool has been subject to severe world price fluctuations in recent decades. …
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