Heavy, Medium and Light Grain Rations in Fattening Lambs: Thesis (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ira Dent Allison

 
9780265842614: Heavy, Medium and Light Grain Rations in Fattening Lambs: Thesis (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0265842611 ISBN 13: 9780265842614
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How grain choices change lamb fattening and profits.

This study compares heavy, medium, and light grain rations to show how diet influences weight gain, finish, and market value. It presents real-world data and practical insights from feeding trials to help readers understand what affects profitability.

The book walks through the challenges of comparing results when market prices shift, finish varies, and animals are sold at different times. It explains how researchers measure gains, feed efficiency, and costs, then frames what these numbers mean for farm decisions and feeding strategies.

  • How different grain levels affect weight gain, finish, and time to market
  • How to read and compare feed efficiency and cost per pound of gain
  • Why market conditions and price fluctuations matter for profitability
  • Practical considerations for choosing a feeding plan based on feed costs

Ideal for readers of livestock nutrition and farm economics seeking concrete data and grounded guidance.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0265842611
ISBN 13 
9780265842614
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
73

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