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Effects of inbreeding on production traits and genetic evaluations in Guzerá beef cattle raised under tropical conditions.
Tropical animal health and production - 20 Apr 2024
Portes Juliana Varchaki, Rodrigues Gustavo Roberto Dias, de Vasconcellos Silva Josineudson Augusto Ii, de Paula Freitas Anielly, Mercadante Maria Eugênia Zerlotti, Bonilha Sarah Figueiredo Martins, Canesin Roberta Carrilho, Valente Julia de Paula Soares, Cyrillo Joslaine Noely Dos Santos Gonçalves
Abstract excerpt
The objectives of this study were to evaluate the influence of inbreeding on growth traits and body measurements, as well as on the estimation of genetic parameters and genetic trends in Guzerá cattle. Phenotypic records of 4,212 animals selected for postweaning weight from Guzerá Breeding Program of Advanced Beef Cattle Research Center were utilized. The pedigree file contained records from 7,213 animals born...
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