Document Type
Report
Report Number
87-15
Publication Date
1987
Keywords
beef cows, breed types, performance
Summary
Cow size, reproductive performance and calf performance to weaning were evaluated for Simmental-Hereford cows (25 to 38% Hereford) mated to Hereford bulls, Simmental-Hereford cows (50% Hereford) mated to Hereford bulls, Simmental-Hereford cows (62-7!5% Hereford) mated to Simmental bulls, Angus-Hereford cows (25.38% Hereford) mated to Hereford bulls, Angus-Hereford cows (50% Hereford) mated to Hereford bulls and Angus-Hereford cows (62-75% Hereford) mated to Angus bulls. Simmental cross cows were heavier and taller and produced heavier calves at b i r t h and weaning than Angus cross cows. Pregnancy rate, calf preweaning survival rate and calf birth date did not vary significantly among breed groups. Preweaning growth was greater for calves from cows of high percentage Simmental cows mated to Hereford bulls than for calves from low percentage Simmental cows mated to Simmental bulls, indicating a strong maternal effect for Simmental on calf growth.
Number of Pages
4
Type
text
Format
application/pdf
Language
en
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
Copyright © 1987 South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Marshall, D.M. and Dinkel, C.A., "Evaluation of Varying Levels of Hereford, Simmental and Angus Breeding Cows" (1987). South Dakota Beef Report, 1987. 16.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/sd_beefreport_1987/16