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Genetics of growth resilience- and uniformity-related indicators derived from sparse body weight data in Angus-Brangus cattle under (sub)tropical conditions.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 2 Aug 2026
Santana Mário L, Brito Luiz F, Cardoso Diercles F, Piccoli Mario L, Bignardi Annaiza B
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BACKGROUND: Resilience is an important breeding objective in livestock, reflecting the capacity of animals to maintain their performance or recover quickly from short-term environmental perturbations. The derivation of resilience indicators requires longitudinal measurements of key traits. In beef cattle, the limited availability of frequently recorded variables restricts the development of resilience-related...
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