![]() ![]() A Jersey × Angus ribeye from The Ohio State University study. Instrumental tenderness indicated all of the cattle in the study produced ribeye steaks that were extremely tender by USDA AMS standards. Purebred Jersey steers had the greatest amount of kidney fat, with 8%. Total red meat yield was greater for crossbred cattle compared with purebred Jersey steers. Crossbred cattle had a greater dressing percentage, backfat thickness, and marbling score compared with purebred Jersey steers. Crossbred cattle had greater carcass weights compared with purebred Jersey steers, with 20% of Jersey steer carcasses weighing under 600 pounds in this study. Feedlot performance was assessed, cattle were harvested, and carcass characteristics, retail yield, and meat quality were measured.Ĭrossbred cattle had a greater ADG and dry matter feed intake, with a more desirable G:F ratio, and fewer days required on feed to produce a greater final weight compared with purebred Jersey steers. Crossbred Jersey calves were sired by Angus, SimAngus, and Red Wagyu bulls selected for marbling ability. The research study conducted at The Ohio State University was conducted for two consecutive years with purebred Jersey steers and Jersey beef crosses intended for natural markets without the use of implants or beta-agonists. The crossbred offspring would be preferred by cattle feeders due to their improved average daily gain (ADG), feed efficiency (G:F), and carcass quality compared with purebred dairy steers. This strategy would facilitate the addition of elite dairy genetics into the milking herd at a shorter generation interval. The remainder of the herd with less genetic potential, could be bred with conventional beef semen to produce crossbred offspring that would be raised for beef production. The ideology behind the Ohio State University study was for dairy producers to breed their genetically superior cows with sexed semen to obtain their replacement females. ![]() An Ohio State University study investigated the use of crossbreeding dairy cows to increase the value of male dairy calves for the production of a high-quality beef product. For more information on this visit the MSU Extension dairy and beef pages.ĭairy bull calves are commonly sold at livestock auctions, and in some cases, for a loss or very little financial return to the dairy farmer. ![]() These bull calves are a by-product of the dairy enterprise, as very few are left intact to reach sexual maturity and breed cows. The use of conventional, unsexed semen will result in approximately 50% of the calves being heifers, some of which can be raised for replacements in the milking herd, and approximately 50% of the calves will be bulls. Next Special Monthly Dairy Heifer Auctionįeeder cattle to sell after dairy cattle.Dairy cows need to give birth to begin producing milk. Top Quality Springing Heifers - 1500-1950 Over 400 dairy heifers sold, very strong trade, most sold over $120-175# per# Top Quality Holstein Springing Heifers - 1500-2175 Lower Quality Holstein Dairy Cows - 1475 and Down Good Quality Holstein Dairy Cows - 1500-1975 Top Quality Holstein Dairy Cows - 2000-3000 We appreciate all of our livestock truckers, consignors, bidders, and buyers! Thank you for choosing Premier Livestock to sell and buy your cattle! Many top end parlor freestall cows, loads averaging 2100-2200. Wednesday we sold 280 head of dairy cattle. We appreciate all of our consignors, bidders, buyers and livestock truckers! N ext special sale Tuesday June 20, 2023 Odd, Singles, Plain, Barny, Thin and Novelty Breeds may bring less than quoted! Please Note ~ This market report covers 85% of what we sell. Thank you for choosing Premier Livestock and Auctions. 785 head of feeders sold, on a strong market! Market was on fire, super strong! ![]()
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