Table 6 Possible relationships between the cost of feed needed to improve breeding objective traits and characteristics of the beef cattle production system under grazing
Feed cost for trait improvement | Characteristics of the commercial production system |
|---|---|
Expensive | |
Available feed fully used e.g. | High stocking rate |
Additional feed is needed over an extended period | |
Poor seasons are common | |
Poor quality feed | |
Inexpensive | |
Available feed not fully used e.g. | Low stocking rate |
Additional feed is needed over only a short period | |
Good seasons are common | |
High quality feed | |