Performance and carcass quality of Limousine x Holstein bull and heifer calves in comparison with purebred Holstein bull calves when slaughtered at 17 months of age after two seasons of grazing

The objective of the present study was to compare growth performance, carcass quality characteristics, and production economy of 15 Danish Holstein bull (HB) calves, 15 Limousine x Danish Holstein crossbred bull (CB) calves and 15 Limousine x Danish Holstein crossbred heifer (CH) calves reared under organic conditions. Spring-born calves were purchased at private farms and at approximately 20 days of age with an average initial body weight of...