Beef Flashcards
1
Q
Target weights?
A
Weaning - 220kg
1st housing - 250-280kg
2nd housing - 490 kg
Slaughter - 620 kg live weight
Carcass:
Heifer - 280kg
Bullocks- 300 kg
2
Q
Feed protein compositions?
A
Calves - 18% CP
Finishers - 16% CP
3
Q
Profits per kg
A
roughly €5 per kg
4
Q
What is the bonus for having hereford or angus?
A
20 c & 20c more for bord bia quality assurance
5
Q
A
