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August 26, 2025AnimalsOpen Access

Water-Use Efficiency for Post-Weaning Growth Performance of South African Beef Cattle Under Intensive Production Systems

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Large-frame cattle had significantly higher weight (412.73 kg) and water intake (3394.09 L), but also the largest water footprint per animal.
Medium-frame cattle achieved the highest average daily gain at 1.48 kg/day while maintaining a moderate water intake efficiency of 20.15 L/kg.
Small-frame cattle exhibited the best water-use efficiency at 0.051 kg/L and the lowest water footprint per animal at 3822 L.
These findings suggest medium-frame cattle provide a balance between growth performance and resource efficiency, favoring sustainable production.

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Research shows water-use efficiency influences growth performance in beef cattle, suggesting medium-frame cattle balance productivity and resource efficiency.

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Ngxumeshe et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af6210ad7bf08b1eae33c2 https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15172505

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Research shows water-use efficiency influences growth performance in beef cattle, suggesting medium-frame cattle balance productivity and resource efficiency.

Water-Use Efficiency for Post-Weaning Growth Performance of South African Beef Cattle Under Intensive Production Systems

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Water-Use Efficiency for Post-Weaning Growth Performance of South African Beef Cattle Under Intensive Production Systems

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