Crossbreeding

 

Piedmontese Crossbreeding

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  • Calves grow faster due to hybrid vigor
  • Calves have a higher hot hanging weight percentage
  • Calves have a higher percentage of premium cuts
  • No need for hormone implants
  • Better gains on grass
  • Better heat and insect tolerance
  • No increase in calving difficulties
  • Continental and British crosses grade Choice

 

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Piedmontese Increase Meat Yields in Dairy Breeds

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"Cold carcass wieght were greater for the Piedmontese-cross heifers than
for the Charolais-cross heifers, but were similar for the steers."

75% Piedmontese
25% Jersey

 

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"in conclusion, the Piedmontes crosses had slower growth rates
than the Charolais crosses, but because of their superior dressing proprotion the difference in carcass weight was proportionally less that the difference in slaughter weight."

“An evaluation of Piedmontese x Holstein
Fresian cattle for beef production” by Davis, Grundy, and Hardy

Irish Journal of Agricultural and Food Research. 38:201
208, 1999.

 

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Consumers select Piedmontese beef for it's nutritional benefits including lower fat and cholesterol while enjoying a product that is tender and flavorful.

 

 



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