Seasonal weight changes and prepartum weight: Height ratio in Angus and Brahman cows grazing common bermudagrass or endophyte-infected tall fescue

From: Professional Animal Scientist | Date: October 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

Abstract

Cow weights, hip heights, and reproductive data on 82 Angus and 78 Brahman cows grazing common bermudagrass or endophyte-infected tall fescue forage systems were used to evaluate relationships of breed, forage system, and reproductive status to seasonal weight changes and preparturn body condition. Cow BW gains were computed for winter, spring, and summer for each of these seasons before the calving season the next year.

Weight:height ratios (kg/cm) were computed from BW and hip height data taken in February of each year of the study to estimate body condition before calving and ...

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