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| 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 |
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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 |
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