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Herd-of-origin effect on the post-weaning performance of centrally tested Nellore beef cattle.
Tropical animal health and production - 1 Oct 2014
de Rezende Neves Haroldo Henrique, Polin dos Reis Felipe, Motta Paterno Flávia, Rocha Guarini Aline, Carvalheiro Roberto, da Silva Lilian Regina, de Oliveira João Ademir, Aidar de Queiroz Sandra
Abstract excerpt
The objective of a performance test station is to evaluate the performance of potential breeding bulls earlier in order to decrease the generation interval and increase genetic gain as well. This study evaluates the herd-of-origin influence on end-of-test weight (ETW), average daily weight gain during testing (ADG), average daily weight gain during the adjustment period (ADGadj), rib eye area (REA), marbling...
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