The potential of surplus dairy calves as a source of beef in Zimbabwe. 2. The performance of Holstein-Friesian male calves from seven to seventeen months of age after being reared under three different systems
Sibanda, S.; Mazorodze, C.R.; Mutisi, C.
Zimbabwe Journal of Agricultural Research 34(2): 117-123
1996
Accession: 003592663
Thirty-nine seven-month old Holstein-Friesian male calves which had been reared under three different systems were used to investigate the effect of rearing environment on subsequent performance.
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