Evaluation and comparison of weight gain of steers Zebu-Nelore commercial type and crossbred brown Swiss x Zebu-Guzera cattle, in dry lot

Authors

  • Walter Marques Pereira Instituto de Zootecnia, Estação Experimental de Zootecnia de Andradina, SP
  • João Carlos Aguiar de Mattos Instituto de Zootecnia, Divisão de Zootecnia de Bovinos de Corte, Seção de Avaliação e Classificação do Gado de Corte, Nova Odessa, SP
  • Celso Barbosa Instituto de Zootecnia, Estação Experimental de Zootecnia de Andradina, SP
  • Ana Cristina de Franco Siqueira Instituto de Zootecnia, Divisão Técnica Básica e Auxiliar, Seção de Estatística e Técnica Experimental, Nova Odessa, SP

Abstract

The experiment was conducted at the Estação Experimental de Zootecnia de Andradina in the North-Western section of São Paulo State. Average daily weight gain was evaluated under dry lot condition envolving Zebu €” Nelore (commercial type) and crossbred Brown Swiss x Guzera cattle. The ration consisted of 15% cotton seed meal; 80% com meal (dried whole plant); 5% ground siratro hay. The trial began on August, 26 th and ended on December 16 th, 1971. The average daily gain and dry matter conversion were respectively Zebu €” Nelore 0.739 kg and 1:11.3; Brown Swiss x Zebu Guzera cattle 1.021 kg and 1:8.7.

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2014-01-29

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ANIMAL NUTRITION

How to Cite

Evaluation and comparison of weight gain of steers Zebu-Nelore commercial type and crossbred brown Swiss x Zebu-Guzera cattle, in dry lot. (2014). Bulletin of Animal Husbandry, 31(1), 67-73. http://bia.iz.sp.gov.br/index.php/bia/article/view/273

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