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Genetic analysis of carcass traits in beef cattle using random regression models.
Journal of animal science - 1 Apr 2016
Englishby T M, Banos G, Moore K L, Coffey M P, Evans R D, Berry D P
Abstract excerpt
Livestock mature at different rates depending, in part, on their genetic merit; therefore, the optimal age at slaughter for progeny of certain sires may differ. The objective of the present study was to examine sire-level genetic profiles for carcass weight, carcass conformation, and carcass fat in cattle of multiple beef and dairy breeds, including crossbreeds. Slaughter records from 126,214 heifers and 124,641...
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