How are the production traits of Nanyang cattle?
Production traits of Nanyang cattle
Nanyang cattle have good meat production traits and are easy to fatten. A 1.5-year-old bull can reach a body weight of 441.7 kg, with an average daily gain of 813 g; for strong steers aged 3 to 5 years, after fattening on a high nutritional level based mainly on concentrated feed, the live weight reaches 510.4 kg. The dressing percentage is 64.5%, the net meat percentage is 56.8%, and the ribeye area is 95.3 sq cm. For intensively fattened cattle aged 22 to 24 months, the dressing percentage is 63.74%, the net meat percentage is 54.24%, and the bone-to-meat ratio is 1 to 7.06. The meat is tender, with distinct marbling and a delicious flavor.