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

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 ...