Feed efficiency can help both your pocket and the planet
Recent work conducted at Teagasc Grange focused on examining the underlying biology of what makes one animal more feed-efficient than the next.
Feed accounts for up to 75% of the variable cost in beef cattle production systems and consequently, provision of feed is a major determinant of profitability and economic sustainability. Identifying and breeding cattle that are feed efficient – those that require less input feed per unit of growth (kg of body weight gain) – provides a means to reduce feed costs and increase profitability, contributing to beef farming sustainability.
It's good for farmers and the environment. Feed-efficient cattle will contribute to environmental sustainability, as these animals typically produce less methane.
