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Bioeconomic evaluation of embryo transfer in beef production systems: III. Embryo lines for producing bulls.
Journal of animal science - 1 Apr 1992
Ruvuna F, Taylor J F, Walter J P, Turner J W, Thallman R M
Abstract excerpt
A model was developed for the economic evaluation of embryos for producing bull lines for use in commercial beef production. The fundamental concept underlying the model is that a cloned and sexed embryo of known genetic characteristics for beef traits is used to produce a bull. After reaching physiological maturity, the bull is used in natural matings. Equations relating feed energy requirements and growth rates...
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