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Determination of a standard for physical structure requirement for Belgian Blue bulls
 
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Department of Animal Nutrition and Husbandry, Agricultural Research Centre, Scheldeweg 68, B-9090 Melle, Belgium
 
 
Publication date: 2004-08-30
 
 
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S. De Campeneere   

Department of Animal Nutrition and Husbandry, Agricultural Research Centre, Scheldeweg 68, B-9090 Melle, Belgium
 
 
J. Anim. Feed Sci. 2004;13(Suppl. 1):623-626
 
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Based on data originating from 6 experiments with 4 treatments of varying physical structure supply in each experiment, a standard for physical structure requirement was derived for Belgian Blue bulls. The data related to the growth- and finishing period (± 340-660 kg) of 306 doublemuscled bulls. As a standard for minimal physical structure requirement 0.60/kg DM can be advised for total mixed rations, with pelleted concentrates. For non-pelleted concentrates (ground or unground) this standard can also be used, but for non-mixed rations a somewhat higher structural value should be aimed at.
 
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Effect of supplementation on the performance of grazing Belgian Blue double-muscled heifers
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Double Muscling in Cattle: Genes, Husbandry, Carcasses and Meat
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Effect of cull potatoes in the diet for finishing Belgian Blue double-muscled cows
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