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Phenotypic evaluation of pre-weaning growth traits of Akaushi- (Wagyu), Angus- and Brahman-sired calves in tropical conditions.
Tropical animal health and production - 19 May 2023
Yáñez-Muñoz Alejandro, Rosete-Fernández Jorge Víctor, González-Orozco Tomás Arturo, Ríos-Utrera Ángel
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The objective was to assess the effect of sire breed on birth weight, average daily gain from birth to weaning, and actual weaning weight of calves. The calves were produced by AI using semen of five Akaushi (Wagyu), six Angus, and six Brahman bulls. Dams of calves were Beefmaster (n = 60) and Brown Swiss x Zebu (n = 21). The three sire breeds were used on both dam genetic types to produce the calves (45 males...
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