Breeding Better Beef. 3. Influence of Mating System on Preweaning Performance of Calves

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Title:	Breeding Better Beef. 3. Influence of Mating System on Preweaning Performance of Calves
Author:	Reimer, D; Nolan, J C Jr; Campbell, C M
Date:	1987-07
Publisher:	University of Hawaii
Citation:	Reimer D, Nolan JC, Campbell CM. 1987. Breeding better beef. 3. influence of mating system on preweaning performance of calves. Honolulu (HI): University of Hawaii. 15 p. (Research Extension Series; RES-077).
Abstract:	The primary objective of this study was to compare preweaning performance of calves produced under Hawaiian range conditions by five different mating systems: straightbreeding, backcrossing, two-breed crossing, three-breed crossing, and four-breed crossing. Secondary objectives were to estimate the effects of breed of sire, breed of dam, age of dam, year of birth, and heterosis on preweaning performance of calves.
Series/Report No.:	Research Extension Series 077
Pages/Duration:	15 pages
ISSN:	0271-9916
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/10125/5892
Keywords:	animal performance, backcrossing, beef cattle, calves, cattle breeds, crossing, Hawaii, heterosis