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Genetic parameters for performance, feed efficiency, and carcass traits in Senepol heifers.
Animal : an international journal of animal bioscience - 1 Mar 2021
Novo L C, Gondo A, Gomes R C, Fernandes Junior J A, Ribas M N, Brito L F, Laureano M M M, Araújo C V, Menezes G R O
Abstract excerpt
Improving feed efficiency is a key breeding goal in the beef cattle industry. In this study, we estimated the genetic parameters for feed efficiency and carcass traits in Senepol cattle raised in tropical regions. Various indicators of feed efficiency [gain to feed ratio (G:F), feed conversion ratio (FCR), residual weight gain (RG), residual intake and body weight gain (RIG), and residual feed intake (RFI)] as...
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