Genetic differences based on a beef terminal index are reflected in future phenotypic performance differences in commercial beef cattle
The increased demand for animal-derived protein and energy for human consumption will have to be achieved through a combination of improved animal genetic merit and better management strategies. The objective of the present study was to quantify whether differences in genetic merit among animals mat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Animal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731115002827 |