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Differential transcript abundance in adipose tissue of mature beef cows during feed restriction and realimentation.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2018
Crocker Cunningham Hannah, Cammack Kristi M, Hales Kristin E, Freetly Harvey C, Lindholm-Perry Amanda K
Abstract excerpt
Feed costs account for over 70% of the annual expenditures in cow/calf production. During the production year the cow uses nutrients to support conceptus growth, milk production, work (grazing and locomotion), and maintenance requirements. The majority of the nutrients are used to support maintenance. Substrate cycling has been identified as one of the major contributors toward energy expenditure associated with...
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