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Estimating genetic parameters of reproductive, carcass, and meat quality traits in Polled Nellore cattle.
Tropical animal health and production - 17 Mar 2023
Mamede M M S, Rosa G J M, Eifert E C, Lopes F B, Baldi F, Costa M F, Sainz R D, Carmo A S, Mascioli A S, Magnabosco C U
Abstract excerpt
Considering the economic and commercial efficiency of the beef production chain, the yield and quality of the meat produced must also be included in breeding programs. For the Nellore breed, including the polled herd, these aspects have not been much studied. The aim of this study was to estimate genetic parameters for scrotal circumference adjusted to 365 (SC365) and 450 (SC450) days of age, age at first calving...
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