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Gelbvieh show moderate mature cow size in new meat animal research

Feb 23, 2022
Feb 23, 2022

Gelbvieh cow size — Compared to other major U.S. breeds, Gelbvieh cows had a moderate mature weight, which impacts costs on an operation.
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At 145 pounds, Gelbvieh cows showed the moderate mature weight when stacked up against seven major U.S. breeds in a new study.

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