Feeding behavior of Angus and Chrolais-Angus Cows During Summer and Winter

Abstract

Two trials were conducted to determine differences in feeding behavior of Angus (A) and Charolais-Angus (C x A) crossbred cows. Observations in trial 1 were recorded on check sheets to determine percentage of time cows were grazing, resting-standing and resting-lying during daylight hours of 1 day each week for 6 weeks. Four groups, two of each breed-class and each containing 14 cows and nursing calves, were observed. The C x A cows rested less and grazed more than did A cows (P <.01).