Animals | Age, d | Weight, kg | Status | Breed composition |
---|---|---|---|---|
Beef heifer A | 487 | 496 | Non-pregnant | 50Â % Piedmontese, 35Â % Angus 15Â % Simmental, |
Beef heifer B | 453 | 492 | Non-pregnant | 50Â % Piedmontese, 50Â % Simmental |
128 Calves | 194 ± 21 | 260 ± 40.2 | Weaned | 45 % Angus, 40 % Simmental, 15 % Piedmontese; |
3 Beef cows | 5079 ± 440 | 689 ± 63.7 | Post-partum, nursing | 33 % Angus, 33 % Piedmontese, 17 % Simmental, 17 % other breeds |
Dairy heifer | 738 | 560 | Pre-calving | 100Â % Holstein |