Output/input ratios in single and multipurpose cattle

This discussion which is based on output/input ratios includes many factors which are likely to be extremely important in relation to the overall utilization of feed by multipurpose cattle. It compares different output/input ratios (biological efficiencies) for draught work, beef production, milk pr...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Zerbini, E., Gebre-Wold, A.
Format: Conference Paper
Language:Inglés
Published: Ethiopian Society of Animal Production 1995
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/50909
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Summary:This discussion which is based on output/input ratios includes many factors which are likely to be extremely important in relation to the overall utilization of feed by multipurpose cattle. It compares different output/input ratios (biological efficiencies) for draught work, beef production, milk production and milk + draught work functions. Some of the calculations have been done using data from experiments Reporting measured ME intakes, while in others ME intake has been estimated from live weight.