Trial | Breed | Number | Diet | Results |
Hillsborough
N. Ireland, 2001 | Holstein-
Fresian | 54 | Cereal
ad-lib | +2.6% in growth rate
Improved feed intake
Animals slaughtered 3 days earlier
Increased carcass weight, conformation and eye muscle area |
Vennetto Agricoltura
Italy, 2001 | Holstein-
Fresian | 119 | Maize
silage | +3.2% in growth rate
Heavier carcass weights
Improved carcass conformation |
 | Holstein-
Fresian | 121 | Maize
silage | +5.7% in growth rate, +24.3kg at slaughter
Higher feed intake with Sc47 yeast |
Champagne Elevage
France, 1999 | Charolais | 121 | Sugar
beet pulp | +2.6% in growth rate
Significant improvement in carcass quality |
Breeding Unit
France, 2001 | Charolais | 50 | Maize
silage | +7.2% in growth rate, +15.7kg at slaughter
Better feed conversion |
