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Genetic parameters for carcass cut weight in Irish beef cattle.
Journal of animal science - 1 Dec 2009
Pabiou T, Fikse W F, Näsholm A, Cromie A R, Drennan M J, Keane M G, Berry D P
Abstract excerpt
The objective of this study was to estimate genetic parameters for the weights of different wholesale cuts, using an experimental and a commercial data set. The experimental and commercial data sets included 413 and 635 crossbred Belgian Blue, Charolais, Limousin, Angus, Holstein, and Simmental animals, respectively. Univariate analyses using a mixed linear animal model with relationships were undertaken to...
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