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Genetic markers on BTA14 predictive for residual feed intake in beef steers and their effects on carcass and meat quality traits.
Animal genetics - 1 Oct 2012
Lindholm-Perry A K, Kuehn L A, Snelling W M, Smith T P L, Ferrell C L, Jenkins T G, King D Andy, Shackelford S D, Wheeler T L, Freetly H C
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With the high cost of feed for animal production, genetic selection for animals that metabolize feed more efficiently could result in substantial cost savings for cattle producers. The purpose of this study was to identify DNA markers predictive for differences among cattle for traits associated with feed efficiency. Crossbred steers were fed a high-corn diet for 140 days and average daily feed intake (ADFI),...
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