One
hundred fourteen (114) head of steers representing 11 breeders in three states
went into the Gonzales feed yard in December and were started on an
intermediate grow ration. On March 26, the steers were re-implanted and weighed.
Steers were then split into two groups based on their weights, and were started
on a finishing ration.
One
group, weighing 750 pounds and above, is expected to finish and be harvested in
roughly 120 days. The other lighter-weight group, weighing 749 pounds and
under, should finish and be harvested in 170 days. Carcass data will be
collected on these cattle at harvest. The data will be added to the genetic
evaluation, and used to calculate carcass EPD’s for six traits.
Blood
samples were also collected March 26, and will be used to further validate DNA
markers for carcass traits.
Statistics:
114
head • 11 breeders • 3 states
Averages-
Frame
Score: Medium
Muscle
Score: 2 (Scores range
from 1-4; 1 being the heaviest muscled, 4 being the lightest)
In
Weight: 504 lbs
Re-Implant
Weight: 789 lbs
Days
on Feed: 110 days
Average
Daily Gain: 2.5 lbs
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