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<blockquote data-quote="Frankie" data-source="post: 345705" data-attributes="member: 13"><p>I've seen some info similar to this. Thank you. As you can see, none of those crossbreds gained very well, 3.44 down to 3.03. It is older data and as they said, subject to conditions, individuals, etc.</p><p></p><p>I know there are differences in feeding bulls and steers. But I pay attention to bull tests and I see bulls of several breeds, not just Angus, gain better than the reports I've seen on crossbred steers.</p><p></p><p>One large ranch here in OK used to test a Continental breed at OBI. They didn't compare to Angus for ADG. When the ranch added Angus to their program, they tested some crossbred bulls. They might have improved their ADG some and had a few higher gainers, but still weren't especially competitive with the purebred Angus. </p><p></p><p>I'm simply looking for research that backs up the perception that crossbreds gain better in the feedlot. As corn prices go up, I think feed efficiency cattle will be more valuable and we should be identifying those cattle today.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Frankie, post: 345705, member: 13"] I've seen some info similar to this. Thank you. As you can see, none of those crossbreds gained very well, 3.44 down to 3.03. It is older data and as they said, subject to conditions, individuals, etc. I know there are differences in feeding bulls and steers. But I pay attention to bull tests and I see bulls of several breeds, not just Angus, gain better than the reports I've seen on crossbred steers. One large ranch here in OK used to test a Continental breed at OBI. They didn't compare to Angus for ADG. When the ranch added Angus to their program, they tested some crossbred bulls. They might have improved their ADG some and had a few higher gainers, but still weren't especially competitive with the purebred Angus. I'm simply looking for research that backs up the perception that crossbreds gain better in the feedlot. As corn prices go up, I think feed efficiency cattle will be more valuable and we should be identifying those cattle today. [/QUOTE]
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