Variation among twin beef cattle in maintenance energy requirements.

doi:10.2527/1991.693940x

Back to search

Article

Variation among twin beef cattle in maintenance energy requirements.

Journal of animal science - 1 Mar 1991

Hotovy S K, Johnson K A, Johnson D E, Carstens G E, Bourdon R M, Seidel G E

Abstract excerpt

The genetic variation in energy expenditures of cattle at fasting (FHP) and maintenance (MEm) was determined by using 12 pairs of monozygous twins at 20 mo of age. The pairs were of two breed types, eight Angus x Hereford (three steers, five heifers) and four Barzona x Hereford (three steers, one...

Topics

Animal Feed
Animals
Body Temperature Regulation
Breeding
Cattle
Energy Metabolism
Fasting
Female
Genetic Variation
Male
Sex Characteristics
Twins, Monozygotic

Community interpretation

Discuss the evidence

Ask a question, add context or challenge an interpretation. Community activity is separate from scientific evidence strength.

discussions

replies

Citations encouraged

Claims remain attributable.

No discussion yet

Be the first to add a careful, cited interpretation.