Beef Production from Different Dairy Breeds and Dairy Beef Crosses

1. Front Matter

   Pages I-XIII

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2. Comparison of Different Strains of Holstein and Friesian and Other Dairy Breeds for Beef and Veal Production

   1. Testing of Different Strains of Friesian Cattle in Poland. Beef Performance of F1 Friesian Bulls Fattened Under Intensive Feeding Conditions to 450 kg or 550 kg of Live Weight

      • Z. Reklewski

      Pages 1-20

   2. Comparison of Beef Performance of Different Friesian Strains from Progeny Test Results in Ireland

      • J. Flanagan

      Pages 21-28

   3. Danish Breeding Strategies for Milk and Beef Traits in Dairy and Dual Purpose Cattle Breeds

      • B. Bech Andersen

      Pages 29-36

   4. A Note on the Comparison of Holsteins and Friesians for Growth, Feed Efficiency and Carcass Traits

      • J. R. Southgate

      Pages 37-44

   5. Meat Production of Holstein Friesians in Comparison to Dutch Friesians and Dutch Red and White

      • J. K. Oldenbroek

      Pages 45-52

   6. Ability of Holstein-Friesian, Dutch Black and White And Belgian White-Red Bull Calves for Veal and Beef Production

      • D. L. De Brabander, Ch. V. Boucque, M. Casteels, J. V. Aerts, F. X. Buysse

      Pages 53-67

3. Use of Beef Breeds for Crossing in Dairy Herds

   1. Relative Performance of Beef Breeds and Their Dairy Crosses in Ireland

      • T. J. Teehan

      Pages 69-81

   2. Sire Breed Influence of Various Beef Breeds on Calving Performance, Growth Rate, Feed Efficiency, Carcass and Meat Quality

      • T. Liboriussen

      Pages 82-93

   3. Comparison of Different Sire Breeds Crossed With Friesian Cows: Preliminary Results

      • F. Menissier, J. Sapa, J. L. Foulley, J. Frebling, B. Bonaiti

      Pages 94-136

   4. Beef Production in Danish Jersey: Charolais x Jersey Crossings

      • A. Neimann-Sørensen, E. O. Neilsen

      Pages 137-150

   5. Performance of Belgian White-Red Crossbreds Used for Beef Production — Preliminary Results

      • L. O. Fiems, Ch. V. Boucqué, F. X. Buysse

      Pages 151-160

   6. Crossbreeding of Beef Bulls on Friesian Cows in Italy

      • A. L. Catalano

      Pages 161-171

   7. Fattening Performance and Slaughter Traits of Purebred and Crossed Young Bulls

      • M. Bonsembiante, G. Bittante, P. Cesselli, I. Andrighetto

      Pages 172-187

   8. The Effect of Freezing on the Meat Colour of Purebred and Crossed Young Bulls

      • G. Bittante, I. Andrighetto

      Pages 188-201

   9. Early Calving of Crossbred Heifers. 1. Comparison Between Animals Slaughtered Just After and Seven Months After First Calving

      • A. Romita, S. Gigli, A. Borghese, A. Di Giacomo, M. Mormile, C. Esposito

      Pages 202-220

   10. Selection of Beef Bulls for Terminal Crossing in France

       • J. L. Foulley, F. Menissier

       Pages 221-245

4. Modelling Studies on the Balance between Milk and Beef

   1. Influence of Economic Weights and Population Structure on Selection Response of Milk and Beef Traits

      • D. Fewson

      Pages 247-257

   2. Progeny Testing of Dairy Bulls for Meat Production and Aggregation with Dairy Indices

      • J. J. Colleau

      Pages 258-267

   3. Comparison of Danish Friesian, Holstein Friesian and Red Danish for Beef Production

      • B. Bech Andersen

      Pages 268-278

This publication contains the proceedings of a Seminar "Beef production from different dairy breeds and dairy beef crosses", held in Ireland on April 13-15, 1981, under the auspices of the Commission of the European Communities (CEC) as part of the European Communities (EC) programme for beef production research. The CEC wishes to thank those representatives of Ireland who took responsibility for the organisation and conduct of this Seminar, notably Professor E.P. Cunningham, Dr. G.J. More O'Ferrall (local organiser), Dr. Patricia McGlaughlin and In particular, thanks are due to Dr. McGlaughlin Mr. R. Barlow. and Mr. Barlow for their recording of the discussions. Professor Ian Gordon of the Faculty of Agriculture, kindly made available the facilities of Lyons House, University College, for the Seminar. Thanks are also accorded to the Chairmen of the Sessions Professor D. Smidt, Dr. R.B. Thiessen, Professor A. Neimann­ Sorensen, Professor E.P. Cunningham, and to all the participants who presented papers and took part in the discussions. X OBJECTIVES The aims of the Seminar were to review recent comparisons of Holstein and Friesian strains with other dairy breeds for beef and veal production; to look at the use of beef breeds for crossing on dairy herds in various EEC countries, and to examine the economic and genetic balance between milk and beef traits in dual purpose bull testing and selection.

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