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Livestock news: Missing early growth potential undermines beef profitability

News14 Sep 2019Katie Jones

Missing out on even 10 per cent of early growth potential in black and white bulls or continental cross beef cattle could increase finishing times by 14 days and feed requirements by a minimum of 220kg.

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