Argentina: A study measured free-range performance and hook yield of Limousin animals, their crosses with Angus, and British breeds

Published 2023년 1월 1일

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A recent study commissioned by the Argentine Association of Limousin Breeders and conducted by a team of specialists, including Aníbal Pordomingo and Osvaldo Luna, aimed to analyze the economic and carcass performance of different animal biotypes, specifically castrated Limousin animals, young whole male Limousin and British animals. The research, conducted at the Biofarma Experimental Center for Animal Nutrition, involved 168 animals over a 250-day period, considering factors like daily live weight gain, conversion efficiency, and meat production per animal. The findings indicated that the Limousin MEJ biotype yielded the highest gross margin, the lowest cost per kilo produced, and the highest rate of return, highlighting its profitability for both producers and suppliers. The study also evaluated the marketing potential of these biotypes, suggesting that the Limousin categories were the most profitable options for suppliers who buy, slaughter, and sell the meat.

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The work determined the most profitable options for the producer and for the supplier who buys live cattle, slaughters and sells them for consumption. The Argentine Association of Limousin Breeders (AACL) commissioned a study by a team of specialists on the impact of the animal biotype on the meat business. Directed by Ing. Agr. Aníbal Pordomingo, from INTA Anguil (LP), pen performance and beef performance of castrated Limousin animals and young whole male (MEJ), Limflex (50% Limousin and 50% Angus) and pure British animals were measured. With his technical results, Ing. Agr. Osvaldo Luna, CREA adviser and professor at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of the National University of Córdoba (UNC), calculated the economic results for producers and suppliers. The objective was to measure the value of the animal biotype as a tool to improve livestock margins and contribute to decision making. How it was done The trial was carried out at the Biofarma Experimental Center for Animal ...

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