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Abstract
Objective
The objective of this study was to compare feedlot performance, carcass traits, and value of beef × Holstein (B × HO) and Holstein (HO) feedlot steers.
Materials and Methods
After a 21-d acclimation to the feedlot, steers (B × HO, n = 60 and HO, n = 60) were blocked by BW into 10 pens per breed type. Steer BW gain, DMI, and G:F were measured on a 28-d basis. Steers were slaughtered at a commercial abattoir on d 245 for B × HO and 266 for HO, after reaching an average carcass empty body fat of 30.0%. Following a 48-h chill, carcass data were collected.
Results and Discussion
The B × HO steers tended to have 5% greater ADG (1.75 vs. 1.70 kg/d) compared with the HO steers but similar DMI (10.40 vs. 10.35 kg/d). The B × HO steers had 4% greater G:F compared with HO steers (0.172 vs. 0.165). Cost of gain was 14% less for B × HO compared with HO steers ($2.68 vs. $2.83/ kg). Although final live BW tended to be less for B × HO compared with HO steers (622 vs. 635 kg), carcass weights were similar between breed types (365 vs. 367 kg). The B × HO steers had 20% greater LM area (87.8 vs. 73.1 cm2), greater backfat thickness (1.18 vs. 0.79 cm), and a lesser average calculated USDA YG (2.9 vs. 3.2) than HO steers. The B × HO and HO steers had similar average marbling scores (426 vs. 437) and USDA QG. Based on abattoir prices, carcass revenue was greater for B × HO steers ($1,836/carcass) when compared with HO steers ($1,800/carcass). Based on a mean receiving BW of 171.9 kg, calculated breakeven feeder calf value was greater for B × HO steers compared with HO steers ($367 vs. $284/100 kg).
Implications and Applications
Overall, B × HO steers were more feed efficient and produced carcasses with more desirable carcass yield, resulting in greater feeder calf value when compared with HO steers.
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