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The "GOLDEN EGG" - Feed Efficiency??
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<blockquote data-quote="Sage" data-source="post: 545555" data-attributes="member: 5352"><p>I agree with this as a general statement. Higher marbling cattle are generally less effecient putting pounds on. If you study feed reports that show RFI (realtive feed index) I think you will agree also. The leaner, less marbling animals are more effecient gainers. </p><p></p><p>I think going to extremes on effeciency will show a negative influence on carcass traits. Keep looking for the perfect effecient animal that grades well and market it good you will definatly be on the right track.</p><p></p><p>Frankie - the RFI compares feed intake to lbs gained so animals can be accuratly compared within a group that is fed on a consistant ration not just high number gains.</p><p></p><p>take for instance two equal weight calves(say about 500lb), one that gains 3lb/day and consumes 12lb feed/day and one that gains 4lb/day and consumes 18lb of feed/day.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sage, post: 545555, member: 5352"] I agree with this as a general statement. Higher marbling cattle are generally less effecient putting pounds on. If you study feed reports that show RFI (realtive feed index) I think you will agree also. The leaner, less marbling animals are more effecient gainers. I think going to extremes on effeciency will show a negative influence on carcass traits. Keep looking for the perfect effecient animal that grades well and market it good you will definatly be on the right track. Frankie - the RFI compares feed intake to lbs gained so animals can be accuratly compared within a group that is fed on a consistant ration not just high number gains. take for instance two equal weight calves(say about 500lb), one that gains 3lb/day and consumes 12lb feed/day and one that gains 4lb/day and consumes 18lb of feed/day. [/QUOTE]
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