Preliminary Report of the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center Germ Plasm Evaluation Program

Authors

  • D. B. Laster U.S. Meat Animal Researcher Center, A.R.S., U.S.D.A., Clay Center, Nebraska

Abstract

The cattle germ plasm evaluation program at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center is designed to characterize breeds from different biological types in the full spectrum of economic traits relating to growth, feed efficiency, reproduction, maternal ability and carcass and meat traits. The basic objective of this program is to develop an understanding relating to optimizing such biological factors as cow size, milk level, etc., in different feed environments and production situations.

Cover image of the Proceedings of the 5th Annual Convention: Dr. Francis Fox (left), president, discussing the convention with Dr. Ben Harrington (center), president-elect, and Dr. Lee Allenstein (right), local arrangements chairman.

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Published

1972-12-13

Issue

1972

Section

New Developments (Cow-Calf Section)