Grass consumption: which eats more, the Nelore or the Angus crossbreed?

Livestock farmers, nutrition is the basis of weight gain, but grass consumption can vary between breeds, directly impacting the production cycle. Alex Bragato from Santa Rita do Pardo (MS) raised a crucial question: what is the difference in daily grass consumption between a Nelore and a half-blood Angus, both with an average weight of 300 kg? Watch the video below and check out the detailed answer. On Tuesday, August 26, zootechnician Alexandre Zadra, an expert in bovine genetics and industrial crossbreeding, answered the question in the “Giro do Boi Responde” segment. He explains that, although they consume more, the crosses respond with greater precocity. Alexandre Zadra emphasizes that, in studies conducted by Embrapa (Dr. Kepler) and researchers in Australia (Dr. Frisch), the conclusion is that young cattle, of similar quality, consume the same amount of food to gain 1 kg of live weight. The big difference, however, is the appetite. Crossbred animals, such as the half-blood ...