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Genetic parameters for mouth size and their influence on growth traits in pasture-raised Nelore cattle.
Journal of animal science - 3 Jan 2023
Dominguez-Castaño Pablo, Marchi Maiorano Amanda, Silva Lopes Jose Eduardo, Vargas de Oliveira Matheus Henrique, Michel Castilhos Andre, Vasconcelos Silva Josineudson Augusto Ii
Abstract excerpt
Evaluating traits that allow breeders to increase production efficiency in beef production systems is important. The mouth size (MS) score is a trait easily measured and implemented by breeders. Bite size is related to MS in beef cattle and is a determinant of daily feed intake of pasture-raised animals, influencing their growth. The aim of this study was to estimate genetic parameters for MS, weaning weight (WW)...
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