The effect of Charolais and Hereford sires and straightbred and crossbred dams on pre-weaning growth of calves

Dadi, Hailu; Jordaan, G.F.; Schoeman, S.J.; Westhuizen, Japie Van der

doi:10.4314/sajas.v32i1.3789

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“…Calves of Beef Simmental, Charolais, AA and Blonde d'Aquitaine showed a great potential for growth intensity traits. These findings were in agreement with results reported by Dymnicki et al (1996) and Dadi et al (2002). Similarly, Jakubec et al (2003) reported high weights and average daily gains for Blonde d'Aquitaine, Charolais and BS calves that were higher in comparison with calves raised in Slovakia (except for birth weights).…”

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confidence: 92%

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Factors affecting growth traits of beef cattle breeds raised inSlovakia

Krupa¹,

Oravcová²,

Polák³

et al. 2005

CZECH J ANIM SCI

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Growth traits of purebred calves of six beef breeds (Aberdeen Angus – AA, Blonde d’Aquitaine – BA, Charolais – CH,Hereford – HE, Limousine – LI and Beef Simmental – BS) born from 1998 to 2002 were analysed. Traits under study were birth weight (BW), weight at 120 days (W120), weight at 210 days – weaning weight (WW), weight at 365 days – yearling weight (YW) and average daily gains from birth to 120 days (ADG1), from birth to 210 days (ADG2), from birth to 365 days (ADG3), from 120 to 210 days (ADG4). General linear model with class effects of breed, dam’s age at calving, sex, herd-year-season (HYS) and covariation of age at weighing was used for analyses. All effects significantly affected both weight and gain traits except for dam’s age that was significant for BW, W120, YW and ADG3, and age at weighing that was significant for W120, WW, YW, ADG2, ADG3, ADG4. Estimated least squares means of growth traits were compared using Scheffe’s multiple-range tests. Highest BW (40.57 kg) and W120 (172.43 kg) were found for BA calves. BS calves had highest WW (260.30 kg), YW (424.07 kg), ADG1 (1 154 g), ADG2 (1 053 g), ADG3 (1 054 g) and ADG4 (1 098 g). Highest BW, YW, ADG3 and ADG4 were found for males-singles. Males-twins had highest W120, WW, ADG1 and ADG2. Calves descending from 5–7 years old dams had highest BW, W120, WW, ADG1, ADG2 and ADG4. The proportion of variability of growth traits explained by HYS effect (42.96–71.69%) was high, whereas proportions of variability explained by SEX effect (2.03–5.77%), age of dam (1.02–2.24%) and breed (1.05–2.21%) were low. Residuals accounted for 23.71 up to 53.79% of total variance.  

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“…The results are in accordance with findings of Dadi et al (2002) and Goyache et al (2003), who analysed growth traits of beef calves raised in South Africa and Spain, respectively.…”

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Factors affecting growth traits of beef cattle breeds raised inSlovakia

Krupa¹,

Oravcová²,

Polák³

et al. 2005

CZECH J ANIM SCI

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“…Van Zyl (1990) and Meaker (1993) reported differences (P < 0.05) in weaning weight between Simmentaler, Bonsmara and AF calves. The results obtained by Dadi et al (2002a) that larger-framed Charolais-sired calves were heavier (P < 0.001) at birth (38.4 vs. 33.4) and weaning (197.1 vs. 177.5) than the smaller-framed Hereford-sired calves, supported the results observed in the present study. These authors also indicated that Bonsmara cows gave birth to and weaned heavier calves (P < 0.05) than Hereford and Angus cows.…”

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confidence: 91%

Influence of reproduction traits and pre-weaning growth rate on herd efficiency of different beef breed types in an arid sub-tropical environment

Plessis¹,

Hoffman²,

Calitz³

2006

SA J. An. Sci.

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The efficiency of Simmentaler cross (SX), Bonsmara cross (BX), Afrikaner (AF) and Nguni (NG) cowherds to produce weaner calves under natural sweetveld conditions was investigated. The respective cowherds were selected to differ with regard to frame size (SX > BX > AF > NG). The AF cows, young (13 to 15 months old) heifers and herd had significantly lower pregnancy rates than the SX, BX and NG cows, young heifers and herds. The weaning rate for NG was significantly higher (15%) than SX, and although not significant, it was still 5 and 8% respectively higher than BX and AF. Weaning weight and pre-weaning growth parameters differed significantly between breed types (SX > BX > AF > NG). Cow efficiency was significantly lower for the AF cows than for the SX, BX and NG cows. The NG herd was more efficient than the other three herds, while the AF herd was the least efficient. Differences in herd efficiency were mainly due to differences in the reproduction rates of the respective herds. The reproduction and calf survival rates were the most important production traits that affected herd efficiency. Management practices should be adapted to maximize the reproduction rate of the females, including the young heifers, to maximise herd efficiency.

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“…Dillard et al (1980) concluded that the lower weight at weaning reached by crossbreds from HE dams was probably due to the fact that HE dams did not have enough milk and maternal ability to maximise the growth of calves, crossed with Charolais. Dadi et al (2002) found that most crossbred calves from HE dams were characterised by lower body weight at weaning compared to those from dams of other breeds. The negative effect of Hereford cows was also demonstrated by Skrypzeck et al (2000).…”

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“…Compared to the CH bulls, the CH × SI bulls reached more than 5% higher weight at weaning and daily gains from birth to weaning, while these traits were lower in the CH × HE crossbreds by 9% and 11%, respectively. Nearly all comparable studies reported a negative direct maternal effect of the HE dam on the body weight at weaning of the progeny (Alenda et al, 1980;Franke et al, 2001, Dadi et al, 2002. Dillard et al (1980) concluded that the lower weight at weaning reached by crossbreds from HE dams was probably due to the fact that HE dams did not have enough milk and maternal ability to maximise the growth of calves, crossed with Charolais.…”

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Growth and carcass performance of bull calves born from Hereford, Simmental and Charolais cows sired by Charolais bulls

Kamieniecki¹,

Wójcik²,

Pilarczyk³

et al. 2009

Czech J. Anim. Sci.

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The analysis comprised purebred Charolais bull calves (CH) and crossbred bull calves born from Hereford (CH × HE) and Simmental (CH × SI) cows. Body weights and daily gains were measured in subsequent periods of the experiment and the post-slaughter evaluation was carried out. Carcass lean weight and dressing percentage were evaluated, as well as the lean content of five prime cuts. Total weight of the five prime cuts was measured and its share in the half-carcass weight was determined. The rib-eye area was also measured. The CH × SI crossbreds reached significantly higher body weights at weaning, 210-day body weights and weights at finishing, as well as significantly higher daily gains in all the periods (P < 0.05, P < 0.01) and were characterized by the heaviest carcasses and most cuts, particularly the round. The crossbreds had the highest total weight of five prime cuts and total lean weight, highest weight of the round and lean weight in the round. Other relationships were found analyzing the share of each cut in the carcass. The share of tenderloin and rump in the carcass of CH × SI was significantly lower compared to the purebred bulls (P < 0.01) and CH × HE (P < 0.05). They also had a significantly lower share of the shoulder, shank and shin, as compared to the other groups, as well as a significantly higher (P < 0.05) share of the neck, as compared to the purebred bulls. The purebred bulls also achieved good results and had the highest share of the prime cuts and the largest mean rib-eye area.

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The effect of Charolais and Hereford sires and straightbred and crossbred dams on pre-weaning growth of calves

Cited by 22 publications

References 19 publications

Factors affecting growth traits of beef cattle breeds raised inSlovakia

Factors affecting growth traits of beef cattle breeds raised inSlovakia

Influence of reproduction traits and pre-weaning growth rate on herd efficiency of different beef breed types in an arid sub-tropical environment

Growth and carcass performance of bull calves born from Hereford, Simmental and Charolais cows sired by Charolais bulls

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