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<blockquote data-quote="MikeC" data-source="post: 363737" data-attributes="member: 1604"><p>No it would not. It would actually enhance the accuracy giving a more overall view of different management practices. The calves are compared against the others in same the contemporary group, which are all treated alike.</p><p></p><p>This takes the environment (feeding regimen) out of the </p><p>equation.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Do you realize the ramifications of collecting data on feed efficiency?</p><p></p><p>The daily/total feed intake of each calf has to be measured, along with frequent weights of the calf. </p><p></p><p>It is labor and management intensive. That's why not many facilities can/will do it.</p><p></p><p>The Auburn Univ bull test is one of the few that calculate FE.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MikeC, post: 363737, member: 1604"] No it would not. It would actually enhance the accuracy giving a more overall view of different management practices. The calves are compared against the others in same the contemporary group, which are all treated alike. This takes the environment (feeding regimen) out of the equation. Do you realize the ramifications of collecting data on feed efficiency? The daily/total feed intake of each calf has to be measured, along with frequent weights of the calf. It is labor and management intensive. That's why not many facilities can/will do it. The Auburn Univ bull test is one of the few that calculate FE. [/QUOTE]
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