HAPPY COWS
July 1st, 2003
BY MATTHEW BRACESELECTIVELY breeding beef herds from good-tempered cattle produces better tasting beef and saves money, according to Australian research. Project Leader, Dr Heather Burrow said the Cooperative Research Centre for Cattle and Beef Quality has found a positive relationship between 'cool-headed' cattle, improved productivity levels and meat quality.Grumpier animals had comparatively lower average daily weight gains and reduced carcass weights. "Poor temperament lowers cattle profitability through increased production costs - for example, mustering, ...
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