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Protein synthesis and degradation gene SNPs related to feed intake, feed efficiency, growth, and ultrasound carcass traits in Nellore cattle.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 12 Aug 2013
Gomes R C, Silva S L, Carvalho M E, Rezende F M, Pinto L F B, Santana M H A, Stella T R, Meirelles F V, Rossi Júnior P, Leme P R, Ferraz J B S
Abstract excerpt
We looked for possible associations of SNPs in genes related to protein turnover, with growth, feed efficiency and carcass traits in feedlot Nellore cattle. Purebred Nellore bulls and steers (N = 290; 378 ± 42 kg body weight, 23 months ± 42 days old) were evaluated for daily feed intake, body weight gain (BWG), gross feed efficiency, feed conversion ratio, partial efficiency of growth, residual feed intake (RFI),...
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