tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22737552.post3629984200260981036..comments2023-10-21T03:00:46.048-04:00Comments on Shepherd's Notebook: Comparison of lamb finishing dietsSusan Schoenianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14782827562346400231noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22737552.post-21607414297641886992011-01-07T14:43:01.728-05:002011-01-07T14:43:01.728-05:00This wasn't my study. I only have access to th...This wasn't my study. I only have access to the abstract, so I can't answer specific questions. Most Dorsets don't have the genetic potential to finish much over 100 lbs. without getting too fat. The scientists were simply comparing performance and carcass traits of the four diets. Their conclusion was to finish lambs on pasture to produce a leaner product.Susan Schoenianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782827562346400231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22737552.post-56651088717645785502011-01-07T14:37:48.399-05:002011-01-07T14:37:48.399-05:00had some questions on your study. Why was the end...had some questions on your study. Why was the end weight only 103 lbs.? We feed lambs and feed to an end weight of 140 lbs. Our lambs would not have much for fat cover at 103 lbs. Also the feed cost has to enter into the equation. Free Choice rations in our country (western South Dakota) would run in the range of $220 to $230 a ton. What would be the cost of gains for the differnt rations. <brdallis baselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14755284441068297253noreply@blogger.com