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Genome-wide association study of Stayability and Heifer Pregnancy in Red Angus cattle.
Journal of animal science - 3 Apr 2018
Speidel S E, Buckley B A, Boldt R J, Enns R M, Lee J, Spangler M L, Thomas M G
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Reproductive performance is the most important component of cattle production from the standpoint of economic sustainability of commercial beef enterprises. Heifer Pregnancy (HPG) and Stayability (STAY) genetic predictions are 2 selection tools published by the Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) to assist with improvements in reproductive performance. Given the importance of HPG and STAY to the profitability...
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