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    Effects of different weaning dates on the development of young cattle and on the space requirements of mother cows and calves

    Häusler Johann

    Johann Häusler

    Cattle fattening and product quality

    Research results from Raumberg-Gumpenstein show that neither the daily weight gain nor the feed or energy expenditure nor the slaughter and carcass assessment change if the young animals are suckled for different lengths of time. However, concentrated feed can be saved due to the longer suckling period. If the fodder area requirement is similar, the ratio of arable or grassland area required for fodder production changes.

    Source: Häusler, J., S. Enzenhofer, B. Fürst-Waltl and A. Steinwidder (2015): Effects of different weaning dates on extensively fed Simmental cows and their calves 2. Communication: Development of young cattle in the suckling period and in the intensive fattening period. Breeding Science 6, 391–412.

    The detailed research results of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein can be found here:

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    • Link to the final report
    • Link to the diploma thesis

     

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    Suckler cow husbandry

    Suckler cow husbandry

     HBLFA RAumberg-Gumpenstein/Haeusler

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