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Genetic parameters for visual scores, growth and carcass traits in Nellore Cattle.
Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias - 1 Jan 2024
Soares Byanka B, Brunes Ludmilla C, Baldi Fernando Sebastian, Carmo Adriana S DO, Pereira Letícia S, Carvalho Rafael A, Narciso Marcelo G, Amorim Sabrina T, Sainz Roberto Daniel, Magnabosco Cláudio U
Abstract excerpt
Growth and carcass traits are essential selection criteria for beef cattle breeding programs. However, it is necessary to combine these measurements with body composition traits to meet the demand of the consumer market. This study aimed to estimate the genetic parameters for visual scores, growth (pre and post-weaning weights), and carcass (rib eye area (REA), back and rump fat thickness) traits in Nellore...
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