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Near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy predictions as indicator traits in breeding programs for enhanced beef quality.
Journal of animal science - 1 Sept 2011
Cecchinato A, De Marchi M, Penasa M, Albera A, Bittante G
Abstract excerpt
The aims of this study were 1) to investigate the potential application of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to predict beef quality (BQ) traits, 2) to assess genetic variations of BQ measures and their predictions obtained by NIRS, and 3) to infer the genetic relationship between measures of BQ and their predictions. Young Piedmontese bulls (n = 1,230) were raised and fattened on 124 farms and slaughtered at the...
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