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Prediction ability of an alternative multi-trait genomic evaluation for residual feed intake.
Journal of animal breeding and genetics = Zeitschrift fur Tierzuchtung und Zuchtungsbiologie - 1 Sept 2023
Pravia Maria Isabel, Navajas Elly Ana, Aguilar Ignacio, Ravagnolo Olga
Abstract excerpt
Selection for feed efficiency is the goal for many genetic breeding programs in beef cattle. Residual feed intake has been included in genetic evaluations to reduce feed intake without compromising performance traits as liveweight, body gain or carcass traits. However, measuring feed intake is expensive, and only a small percentage of selection candidates are phenotyped. Genomic selection has become a very...
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